Cinema 1971: Best Actor–Oscar, Critics Awards, Golden Globe, Festivals
Oscar: Gene Hackman, The French Connection
N.Y. Film Critics: Gene Hackman
National Society: Peter Finch, Sunday, Bloody Sunday
National Board: Gene Hackman
Golden Globes: Gene Hackman (drama), Toppol (Fiddler on the Roof, musical)
Cannes: Ricardo Cuccioloa (Sacco and Vancetti)
Berlin: Jean Gabin (Le Chat)
Venice:
British: Peter Finch