27th British Academy Film Awards
Awards

27th British Academy Film Awards 1974

The 27th British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 6 March 1974 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, honoring the best national and foreign films of 1973. The ceremony was hosted by Eamonn Andrews and Petula Clark with awards presented by Princess Anne. François Truffaut's Day for Night emerged as a standout, winning Best Film, Best Direction, and Best Supporting Actress, while Walter Matthau, Stéphane Audran, and Arthur Lowe also received top honors.

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Highlights

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Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

2

Total people nominations

11

Total people wins

1

The Day of the Jackal Don't Look Now

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 0 wins
Thriller

Thriller

3 nominations 0 wins
Crime

Crime

2 nominations 0 wins
Fred Zinnemann

Most Nominations

Fred Zinnemann

2 nominations

Best Film

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Best Direction

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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 Actress in a Supporting Role

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Best Screenplay

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Best Cinematography

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Best Editing

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Best Original Music

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Nominees

Best Sound

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United Nations Award

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Nominees

Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

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All winners and nominees

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Best Screenplay

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Original Music

NOMINEES

Sounder

United Nations Award

Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

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