Oscar 1972: Best Actor–Oscar, Critics Awards, Golden Globe, Festivals

Oscar: Marlon Brando, The Godfather

N.Y. Film Critics: Laurence Olivier, Sleuth

National Society: Al Pacino, The Godfather

National Board: Peter O’Toole, The Ruling Class, Man of Lamancha

Golden Globes: Marlon Brando (drama), Jack Lemmon (Avanti, comedy)

Cannes: Jean Yanne, We Will Not Grow Old Together

Berlin:

Venice:  No Award

British: