The Asphalt Jungle Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Black and White Cinematography Harold Hal Rosson |
| 1950 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Director John Huston |
| 1950 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Screenplay John Huston Ben Maddow |
| 1950 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actor Sam Jaffe |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
Best Film - Any Source John Huston |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director John Huston |
Edgar Allan Poe Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Won | Edgar Allan Poe Awards |
Best Screenplay John Huston |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Cinematography - Black and White Harold Hal Rosson |
| 1950 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Director John Huston |
| 1950 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Screenplay John Huston Ben Maddow |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Nominated | National Board of Review |
Best Picture |
| 1950 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Director John Huston |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Won | Venice International Film Festival |
International Prize for Best Actor Sam Jaffe |
