Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Nominated | Best Cinematography | 1972 |
| Nominated | Best Sound | 1972 |
| Won | Best Supporting Actress | 1972 |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Nominated | Best Original Song | 1972 |
| Nominated | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | 1972 |
| Nominated | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | 1972 |
| Nominated |
Best Picture - Musical or Comedy |
1972 |
| Won | New Star of the Year - Male | 1972 |
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