The 18th David di Donatello Prize Awards Ceremony took place on July 21, 1973 at the Theater in Tavromenia .
| 18th Award Ceremony " David di Donatello " | |
|---|---|
| the date of the | July 21 , 1973 |
| Location |  Italy , Taormina |
Content
Winners
Best Movie
- Alfredo, Alfredo , directed by Pietro Germi (ex aequo)
- Ludwig , director Luchino Visconti (ex aequo)
Best Director
- Luchino Visconti - Ludwig
Best Actress
- Florinda Balkan - Dear Parents (ex aequo)
- Sylvanas Mangano - Playing Cards Scientifically (ex aequo)
Best Actor
- Alberto Sordi - Playing Cards Scientifically
Best Foreign Director
- Bob Fossey - Cabaret
Best Foreign Actress
- Lisa Minnelli - Cabaret
Best Foreign Actor
- Yves Montand - Cesar and Rosalie (ex aequo)
- Lawrence Olivier - Detective (ex aequo)
Best Foreign Film
- The Godfather , director Francis Ford Coppola
David Europeo
- Vittorio De Sica
David Speciale
- Helmut Berger - Ludwig
- Al Pacino - The Godfather
- Maria Schneider - The Last Tango in Paris and Dear Parents
Life Achievements
- Henry Fonda