His friend and colleague Vangelis produced an Academy Award - winning score for the film .
The film is said to have revitalized the fading British film industry , and it won four Academy Awards , including Best Picture ; Hudson earned a nomination for Best Director .
Hudson 's friend and colleague Vangelis produced Academy Awards   Award - winning score for the film .
The film is said to have revitalized the fading British film industry , and it won four Academy Awards , including Best Picture ; Hudson earned a nomination for Best Director .