25th British Academy Film Awards
Awards

25th British Academy Film Awards 1972

The 25th British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1972, honoured the best films of 1971. Sunday Bloody Sunday was the major winner of the night, taking home awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Editor, while The Go-Between won in the supporting and screenplay categories as well as Most Promising Newcomer for Dominic Guard.

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Highlights

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Total movie nominations

8

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

8

Total people wins

1

Little Big Man Summer of '42

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 1 wins
Thriller

Thriller

3 nominations 0 wins
Crime

Crime

3 nominations 0 wins

Most Nominations

Gary Grimes

1 nominations

Best Actor in a Leading Role

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Best Actress in a Leading Role

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Best Actor in a Supporting Role

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Best Cinematography

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Best Costume Design

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Best Editing

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Best Original Music

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Best Production Design

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Best Sound

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Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

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United Nations Award

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All winners and nominees

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Best Cinematography

Best Costume Design

Best Editing

Best Original Music

Best Production Design

Best Sound

Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

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