27th British Academy Film Awards

27th British Academy Film Awards
Date6 March 1974
SiteRoyal Albert Hall
Hosted byEamonn Andrews
Petula Clark
Highlights
Best FilmDay for Night
Best ActorWalter Matthau
Charley Varrick and Pete 'n' Tillie
Best ActressStéphane Audran
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and Juste avant la nuit
Most awardsDay for Night and The Hireling (3)
Most nominationsThe 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.

  1. ^ "27th BAFTA Awards - Film". BAFTA.org. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Comic wins UK's top film award". The Age. 8 March 1974. Retrieved 29 November 2023.