
26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
The 26th British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 28 February 1973 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, honoring the best national and foreign films of 1972. Bob Fosse's Cabaret dominated the night, winning 7 awards including Best Film, Best Direction, Best Actress, Best Production Design, and Most Promising Newcomer. Gene Hackman was honored with Best Actor for his work in The French Connection and The Poseidon Adventure, while Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman won in the supporting categories.
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Total movie nominations
11
Total movie wins
5
Total people nominations
17
Total people wins
7


Most recognized genres

Drama

Romance

Thriller
Most Nominations
Bob Fosse
Best Film
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All Best Direction Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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Nominees
All Best Editing Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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Nominees
All Best Original Music Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Best Production Design Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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WINNER
Cabaret

Nominees
All Best Sound Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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WINNER
Cabaret

Nominees
All Best Specialised Film Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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Nominees
All Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles Winners and Nominees – 26th British Academy Film Awards 1973
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 26th British Academy Film Awards Awards 1973 Category Breakdown
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26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Film
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Direction
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Screenplay
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Cinematography
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Costume Design
NOMINEES
Cabaret26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Editing
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Original Music
WINNER
The Godfather: Part II26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Production Design
WINNER
CabaretNOMINEES
A Clockwork Orange26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Sound
26th British Academy Film Awards - Best Specialised Film
NOMINEES
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean26th British Academy Film Awards - Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles