27th British Academy Film Awards

Summary

The 27th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 6 March 1974 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1973. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, accolades were handed out for the best feature-length film and documentaries of any nationality that were screened at British cinemas in 1973.[1]

27th British Academy Film Awards
Date6 March 1974
SiteRoyal Albert Hall
Hosted byEamonn Andrews
Petula Clark
Highlights
Best FilmDay for Night
Best ActorWalter Matthau
Charley Varrick and Pete 'n' Tillie
Best ActressStéphane Audran
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and Juste avant la nuit
Most awardsDay for Night and The Hireling (3)
Most nominationsThe Day of the Jackal and Don't Look Now (7)

François Truffaut's Day for Night won the award for Best Film, Direction (Truffaut) and Supporting Actress (Valentina Cortese). The film received a total of 3 awards, tying with The Hireling as the most awarded film.[2] Walter Matthau received Best Actor for his performances in Charley Varrick and Pete 'n' Tillie. Stéphane Audran took home Best Actress for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and Just Before Nightfall, whilst Arthur Lowe won Best Supporting Actor for O Lucky Man!.

The ceremony was hosted by Eamonn Andrews and Petula Clark and awards were presented by Princess Anne, president of the society.

Winners and nominees edit

 
François Truffaut, Best Film and Best Direction winner
 
Walter Matthau, Best Actor winner
 
Stéphane Audran, Best Actress winner
 
Valentina Cortese, Best Supporting Actress winner
 
Jean-Claude Carrière, Best Screenplay co-winner

BAFTA Fellowship edit

Awards edit

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

Best Specialised Film
  • A Man's World
    • The Pastfinders
    • Who Sold You This, Then?
    • WSP
John Grierson Award
  • Caring for History
    • Artistry in Tureens
    • The Scene from Melbury House
    • Without Due Care
United Nations Award

Statistics edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "27th BAFTA Awards - Film". BAFTA.org. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Comic wins UK's top film award". The Age. 8 March 1974. Retrieved 29 November 2023.

External links edit

  • Official Website