| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running on Empty | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1988 | shortlisted |
| The Verdict | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1982 | shortlisted |
| The Verdict | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1982 | shortlisted |
| Prince of the City | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1981 | shortlisted |
| Network | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1977 | shortlisted |
| Network | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1976 | winner |
| Network | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1976 | shortlisted |
| Dog Day Afternoon | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1975 | shortlisted |
| Dog Day Afternoon | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1975 | shortlisted |
| Dog Day Afternoon | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1975 | shortlisted |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1974 | shortlisted |
| 12 Angry Men | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1957 | shortlisted |
| 12 Angry Men | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1957 | shortlisted |