The French Connection (film) Awards and nominations Awards and nominations

| Award | Category | Nominee | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAFTA, 1972 | Best Direction | William Friedkin | Nominated |
| BAFTA, 1972 | Best Film | Philip D`Antoni | Nominated |
| BAFTA, 1972 | Best Sound Track | Christopher Newman , Theodore Soderberg | Nominated |
| David di Donatello Award, 1972 | Best Foreign Film | Philip D`Antoni | Won |
| Directors Guild of America, 1972 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement | William Friedkin | Won |
| Edgar Allan Poe Awards, 1972 | Best Motion Picture | Ernest Tidyman | Won |
| Golden Globe Awards, 1972 | Best Motion Picture | Phillip D`Antoni | Won |
| Golden Globe Awards, 1972 | Best Director | William Friedkin | Won |
| Golden Globe Awards, 1972 | Best Actor | Gene Hackman | Won |
| Golden Globe Awards, 1972 | Best Screenplay | Ernest Tidyman | Nominated |
| Kansas City Film Critics Circle, 1972 | Best Actor | Gene Hackman | Won |