The Defiant Ones
2Wins9NomsDirected by Stanley Kramer
Synopsis
Two convicts—one white, one black—escape while chained to each other.
Awards
31st Academy Awards· 1959
- Cinematography (Black and White)Sam LeavittWon
- Writing (Story and Screenplay)Harold Jacob Smith, Nedrick YoungWon
- Actor in a Leading RoleTony Curtis
- Actor in a Leading RoleSidney Poitier
- Actor in a Supporting RoleTheodore Bikel
- Actress in a Supporting RoleCara Williams
- Best PictureStanley Kramer
- DirectingStanley Kramer
- Film EditingFrederic Knudtson
Details
Cast
Tony CurtisNominated
Sidney PoitierNominated
Theodore BikelNominated
Charles McGraw
Lon Chaney Jr.
King Donovan
Claude Akins
Lawrence Dobkin
Whit Bissell
Carl Switzer