Shut out all night at the Golden Globes, the historical drama "12 Years a Slave" eked out the night's top honor, best film drama, while the 1970s con-artist caper "American Hustle" landed a leading three awards, including best motion picture - comedy or musical.

David O. Russell's "American Hustle" and Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave"were tied for the most nominations, with seven apiece, heading into Sunday's ceremony. But it was "Hustle" that had the better night overall, winning acting awards for Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence.

Awards were otherwise spread around.

Golden Globes 2014

Matthew McConaughey took best actor in a drama for his performance in the Texas HIV drama "Dallas Buyers Club." Leonardo DiCaprio, a nine-time Golden Globe nominee, won his second Globe for best actor in a comedy for his work in "The Wolf of Wall Street." Cate Blanchett was named best actress in a dramatic motion picture for her role in "Blue Jasmine."

Alfonso Cuaron won best director for the space odyssey "Gravity," a worldwide hit and critical favorite.

Adams, in a low-cut dress evocative of her character's '70s style, won her first Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical Sunday night at the Beverly Hills, Calif., ceremony. Lawrence picked up the first award of night's telecast, winning best supporting actress for her performance in Russell's fictionalized Abscam tale.