The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

Genres - Drama, Action, Adventure, War  |   Sub-Genres - Ensemble Film, POW Drama, War Drama  |   Release Date - Dec 14, 1957 (USA)  |   Run Time - 155 min.  |   Countries - United Kingdom, United States  |   MPAA Rating - PG
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Academy Awards

Year Nominee Category Won/Nominated
1957 Best Achievement in Cinematography Won
1957 Best Achievement in Directing Won
1957 Best Achievement in Film Editing Won
1957 Best Achievement in Music (Scoring) Won
1957 Best Motion Picture of the Year Won
1957 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Won
1957 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated
1957 Best Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium) Won

BAFTA Film Awards

Year Nominee Category Won/Nominated
1958 Best British Actor Won
1958 Best British Screenplay Won
1958
 
Best Film and British Film Won

Directors Guild of America Awards

Year Nominee Category Won/Nominated
1957 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Won

Golden Globe Awards

Year Nominee Category Won/Nominated
1958 Best Director - Motion Picture Won
1958
 
Best Motion Picture - Drama Won
1958 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Won
1958 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nominated

National Board of Review

Year Nominee Category Won/Nominated
1957 Best Actor Won
1957 Best Director Won
1957 Best Supporting Actor Won

New York Film Critics Circle

Year Nominee Category Won/Nominated
1957 Best Actor Won
1957 Best Director Won