Chicago & Gangs of NY vie for Baftas

THE gritty Gangs of New York and glitzy musical Chicago will fight it out for glory at the Bafta film awards, heading the shortlist yesterday with 12 nominations each.

Gangs and Chicago both compete for the title of best film at the Baftas, up against The Hours, The Two Towers and The Pianist.

Stars up for the best actor prize include Daniel Day-Lewis for Gangs of New York while Michael Caine is nominated for his role in The Quiet American.