Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Art Direction | Randall Duell | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | Richard Brooks | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Ferris Webster | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Art Direction | Cedric Gibbons | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Art Direction | Edwin B. Willis | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Art Direction | Henry W. Grace | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Russell Harlan | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Richard Brooks | Nominated |
