Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Telly Savalas | Nominated |
| 1962 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Burt Lancaster | Nominated |
| 1962 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Thelma Ritter | Nominated |
| 1962 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Burnett Guffey | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Foreign Actor | Burt Lancaster | Won |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | John Frankenheimer | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Burt Lancaster | Nominated |
| 1962 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Telly Savalas | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | National Board of Review | Best Picture | Nominated |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Venice International Film Festival | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Burt Lancaster | Won |
