New World Picture Release
Svensk Production
Oscar Nominations: 5
Picture, produced by Ingmar Bergman
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Story and Screenplay (Original): Ingmar Bergman
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Costume Design: Marik Vos
Oscar Awards: 1
Cinematography
Oscar Context:
In 1973, the big Oscar winner was “The Sting,” which won 7 out of its 10 awards, including Picture, Director for George Roy Hill, the Writing Award for David S. Ward, and other Oscars.
“The Sting” competed for the top award with a diverse group of films: George Lucas' “American Graffiti,” Ingmar Bergman's Swedish-language drama. “Cries and Whispers,” William Friedkin's special-effects horror saga, “The Exorcist,” and the British romantic comedy, “A “Touch of Class,” for which Glenda Jackson received her Second Best Actress in three years.