UK,
1959, 115 min
Directed by:
Jack ClaytonCinematography:
Freddie FrancisComposer:
Mario NascimbeneCast:
Simone Signoret, Laurence Harvey, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit, Donald Houston, Hermione Baddeley, Derren Nesbitt, John Westbrook, Jack Hedley, Ian Hendry (more)VOD (1)
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Blue-collar Joe Lampton secures a job in a small town ruled by a rich industrialist, vowing to climb to the top by courting the head honcho's daughter. But when Joe's plans get scuttled, he turns to Alice -- an older, married woman -- for comfort. (Netflix)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1960 - Simone Signoret (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1960 - Neil Paterson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1960 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1960 - Jack Clayton (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1960 - Laurence Harvey (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1960 - Hermione Baddeley (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1959 - Best Film
- 1959 - Simone Signoret (Best Foreign Actress)
- 1959 - Outstanding British Film
- 1959 - Donald Wolfit (Best British Actor)
- 1959 - Laurence Harvey (Best British Actor)
- 1959 - Hermione Baddeley (Best British Actress)
- 1959 - Mary Peach (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
Golden Globes
- 1960 - Simone Signoret (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1959 - Best Film
- 1959 - Jack Clayton (Best Director)
- 1959 - Laurence Harvey (Best Actor)
- 1959 - Simone Signoret (Best Actress)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1959 - Simone Signoret (Best Actress)
- 1959 - Jack Clayton (Golden Palm - Official Competition)