Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Kirk Douglas | Nominated |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Arthur Kennedy | Nominated |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Harry Gerstad | Won |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | Carl Foreman | Nominated |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Drama or Comedy Score | Dimitri Tiomkin | Nominated |
| 1949 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Franz Planer | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Mark Robson | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | New Star of the Year - Female | Ruth Roman | Nominated |
| 1949 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Cinematography | Franz Planer | Won |
