| 27th British Academy Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 March 1974 |
| Site | Royal Albert Hall |
| Hosted by | Eamonn Andrews Petula Clark |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Day for Night |
| Best Actor | Walter Matthau Charley Varrick and Pete 'n' Tillie |
| Best Actress | Stéphane Audran The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and Juste avant la nuit |
| Most awards | Day for Night and The Hireling (3) |
| Most nominations | The Day of the Jackal and Don't Look Now (7) |
The 27th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 6 March 1974 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1973. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, accolades were handed out for the best feature-length film and documentaries of any nationality that were screened at British cinemas in 1973.[1]
François Truffaut's Day for Night won the award for Best Film, Direction (Truffaut) and Supporting Actress (Valentina Cortese). The film received a total of 3 awards, tying with The Hireling as the most awarded film.[2] Walter Matthau received Best Actor for his performances in Charley Varrick and Pete 'n' Tillie. Stéphane Audran took home Best Actress for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and Just Before Nightfall, whilst Arthur Lowe won Best Supporting Actor for O Lucky Man!.
The ceremony was hosted by Eamonn Andrews and Petula Clark and awards were presented by Princess Anne, president of the society.