The Nun's Story (1959)
Directed by Fred Zinnemann
Genres - Drama, War, Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Religious Drama |
Release Date - Jun 18, 1959 (USA) |
Run Time - 149 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Best Achievement in Cinematography (Color) | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Achievement in Film Editing | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Achievement in Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Achievement in Sound | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| 1959 | Best Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium) | Nominated |
BAFTA Film Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 |
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Best British Actor | Nominated |
| 1960 | Best British Actress | Nominated | |
| 1960 | Best Film and British Film | Nominated | |
| 1960 | United Nations Award | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 1960 |
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Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1960 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1960 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 1960 | Promoting International Understanding | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Best Director | Won | |
| 1959 | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Best Actress | Won | |
| 1959 | Best Director | Won |
Writers Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Drama | Nominated |