The Defiant Ones (1958)
Directed by Stanley Kramer
Genres - Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Buddy Film, Chase Movie, Odd Couple Film |
Release Date - Jul 1, 1958 (USA - Unknown), Sep 24, 1958 (USA) |
Run Time - 97 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Achievement in Cinematography (Black-and-White) | Won | |
| 1958 | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Achievement in Film Editing | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Best Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen) | Won |
BAFTA Film Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 |
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Best Film and British Film | Nominated |
| 1959 | Best Foreign Actor | Nominated | |
| 1959 |
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United Nations Award | Won |
Berlin Film Festival
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Silver Bear for Best Actor | Won |
Directors Guild of America Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Nominated |
Edgar Allan Poe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Screenplay | Won |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 1959 |
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Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1959 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Promoting International Understanding | Nominated |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Director | Won | |
| 1958 | Best Screenplay | Won |
Writers Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Drama | Won |