Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Nominated | |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | John D. Dunning | Nominated |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | James Whitmore | Nominated |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Story and Screenplay | Robert Pirosh | Won |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | William Wellman | Nominated |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Paul Vogel | Won |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | James Whitmore | Won |
| 1949 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | Robert Pirosh | Won |
