1987 National Society of Film Critics Awards

Best Picture

1. The Dead
2. Hope and Glory
3. The Last Emperor

Best Director

1. John Boorman – Hope and Glory
2. John Huston – The Dead
3. Juzo Itami – Tampopo

Best Actor

1. Steve Martin – Roxanne
2. Albert Brooks – Broadcast News
3. Terry O'Quinn – The Stepfather

Best Actress

1. Emily Lloyd – Wish You Were Here
2. Diane Keaton – Baby Boom
3. Holly Hunter – Broadcast News and Raising Arizona

Best Supporting Actor

1. Morgan Freeman – Street Smart
2. Sean Connery – The Untouchables
3. Albert Brooks – Broadcast News

Best Supporting Actress

1. Kathy Baker – Street Smart
2. Vanessa Redgrave – Prick Up Your Ears
3. Anjelica Huston – The Dead

Best Screenplay

1. John Boorman – Hope and Glory
2. Joel and Ethan Coen – Raising Arizona
3. Juzo Itami – Tampopo

Best Cinematography

• Philippe Rousselot – Hope and Glory

Special Award

• Richard Roud