9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
The 9th British Academy Film Awards, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1956, honoured the best films of 1955. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements across various categories, ranging from Best Film to Best Animated Film, showcasing excellence in both national and international cinema.
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Total movie nominations
9
Total movie wins
3
Total people nominations
10
Total people wins
5
Most Nominations
The Ladykillers
Most Wins
Richard III
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Comedy
Most Nominations
Betsy Blair
Best Film
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All Best British Film Winners and Nominees – 9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
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WINNER
Richard III
Nominees
All Best Foreign Actor Winners and Nominees – 9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
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All Best British Actor Winners and Nominees – 9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
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All Best British Actress Winners and Nominees – 9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
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All Best Foreign Actress Winners and Nominees – 9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
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All Best British Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
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All Best Animated Film Winners and Nominees – 9th British Academy Film Awards 1956
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Nominees
All Winners and Nominees – Full 9th British Academy Film Awards Awards 1956 Category Breakdown
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9th British Academy Film Awards - Best Film
9th British Academy Film Awards - Best British Film
WINNER
Richard IIINOMINEES
The Ladykillers9th British Academy Film Awards - Best Foreign Actor
9th British Academy Film Awards - Best British Actor
9th British Academy Film Awards - Best British Actress
9th British Academy Film Awards - Best Foreign Actress
9th British Academy Film Awards - Best British Screenplay
WINNER
The Ladykillers9th British Academy Film Awards - Best Animated Film
NOMINEES
Lady and the Tramp


