The film garnered 15 award nominations , including " Best Motion Picture ( Musical/Comedy ) " , " Best Original Score " and " Best Original Song " ( for the title track ) from the Golden Globes , and an Oscar for " Best Original Song Score " ( Paul Williams ) . The film was in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival . Jodie Foster received two BAFTAs , " Best Supporting Actress " and " Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles " , however , both her nominations were for her previous year 's work in '' Taxi Driver '' in addition to her work on '' Bugsy Malone '' . Alan Parker received the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay , and a nomination for Best Direction . Geoffrey Kirkland won the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design . Additionally , Paul Williams received a nomination for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music , and Monica Howe a Best Costume Design nomination . The film itself received a Best Picture nomination
1976 Cannes Film Festival
1976 Cannes Film Festival
Bugsy Malone