It was one of the most honored, award-winning films of all time.It was nominated for twelve Academy Awards, Best Picture, Best Actor (Charlton Heston - his sole career Oscar), Best Supporting Actor (Hugh Griffith), Best Director (William Wyler), Best Color Cinematography, Best Color Art Direction/Set Decoration, Best Sound, Best Score, Best Film Editing, Best Color Costume Design, Best Special Effects, and Best Screenplay (sole-credited Karl Tunberg)." After they both undress and begin kissing, Guy jokes morbidly and interrupts their romantic mood: "I hink I hear the Trench sisters chewing...We came, we saw them.Now let""s go before they light the torches." The King was especially repulsed, believing that he had sent Prince Charming to rescue his daughter by kissing her and breaking the spell.The authentic-looking, powerful film is concerned with the problems of trade unionism, corruption and racketeering.