Cry Freedom (1987) Awards

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Year Result Award Category
1987 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Score
George Fenton
Jonas Gwangwa
1987 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Song
George Fenton
Jonas Gwangwa
1987 Nominated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor
Denzel Washington

Berlin International Film Festival

Year Result Award Category
1988 Won Berlin International Film Festival Guild of German Film Theaters
Richard Attenborough
1988 Won Berlin International Film Festival Peace Film Prize Commendation
Richard Attenborough

British Academy of Film and Television Arts

Year Result Award Category
1987 Nominated British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Director
Richard Attenborough
1987 Nominated British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Picture
Richard Attenborough

Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Year Result Award Category
1987 Nominated Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Picture - Drama

National Board of Review

Year Result Award Category
1987 Nominated National Board of Review Best Picture