When Luke Johnson is sentenced to two years on a chain gang in a rural Florida prison, he refuses to let it break his spirit and becomes an emblem of hope to the other inmates.
1968 | Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
1968 | 3 nominations including: Best Actor in a Leading Role
1968 | Nominee: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures
1968 | 2 nominations including: Best Actor - Drama
1968 | 2nd place: Best Cinematography