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DETECTIVES TOP 100 FILMS OF ALL-TME
The
African Queen (1951)
Katharine Hepburn plays a missionary in Africa who needs
a ride to safety and is offered one by an alcoholic sea captain (Bogart). As they
slowly make their way down the river, they must battle the elements and each other,
and their struggles give birth to a stubborn love. One of the all-time greats.
All
About Eve (1950)
An all-time classic about a seemingly innocent young actress
who becomes secretary to a veteran star (Bette Davis) and begins to use every
connection available to quickly and shamelessly rise to the top, leaving the star
flabbergasted. Razor sharp satire on the theater world.
Amadeus
(1984)
The rivalry between composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Mozart is
brought to the screen with stunning brilliance. Salieri, who desired the same
admiration and respect bestowed on Mozart, must face the brutal realization that
although he was talented, Mozart was a genius.
An
American In Paris (1951)
An incredible 17 minute dance number (the longest
ever filmed) is one of the highlights of this story about a soldier who stays
in Paris after the war to paint and try to win the heart of a lovely girl. Lavishly
produced. Songs include 'I Got Rhythm' and Embraceable You.'
Annie
Hall (1977)
Woody Allen's favorite topic, the trials and tribulations of love
and relationships, is taken to hilarious and poignant heights in this semi-autobiographical
film about his union with Diane Keaton. Crammed with cameos from Paul Simon, Jeff
Goldblum, Christopher Walken, Carol Kane, Sigourney Weaver, and others.
Apocalypse
Now (1979)
An almost surreal account of a captain's journey into the depths
of the Vietnam jungle to assassinate a demented, decorated AWOL officer who started
his own loyal tribe. Filled with stunning visuals, incredible battle scenes, and
the famous helicopter raid.
Bad
Day at Black Rock (1955)
Tracy gives one of his best performances as a stranger
who drifts into town and uncovers a brutal secret. Marvin and Borgnine shine as
two ruthless cronies.
Ben-Hur
(1959)
A tyrannical Roman Governor reduces his wealthy childhood friend to
a galley slave and imprisons his family. Years later the man returns seeking vengeance
against the ruler. Includes one of the most famous scenes in the history of motion
pictures, the 'Roman Chariot Race.'
The
Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
The classic story of three veterans who return
home, face a number of emotional conflicts, and try to put their lives back together.
Released just after WWII ended, helping many deal with the massive problems the
bloodshed caused. Russell is the only person ever to win two Oscars for the same
role, being awarded an additional statue for the valor he brought to his wartime
colleagues.
The
Big Sleep (1946)
Private detective is hired by a young lady, falls in love
with her sultry, older sister and gets knee deep in murder and mayhem. Stunning
in its mood and feel, responsible for setting the 'noir' style, and considered
one of the best films ever made.
Bonnie
And Clyde (1967)
The fast, vicious lives of the infamous Bonnie Parker and
Clyde Barrow are detailed, from their first meeting through the string of bank
hold-ups and cop shootouts to the gruesome violent ending. Warren Beatty produced
and starred.
The
Bridge On The River Kwai (1957)
Great war film about American and English prisoners
who are ordered to build a bridge for Japanese Colonel Sessue Hayakawa. The British
officer in charge uses this exercise to show the Japanese as inferior humans and
soldiers. Holden plays an escaped POW who plans to level the bridge.
Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Based on the true story of the two legendary
outlaws who robbed banks and trains, evaded the law, and their final confrontation
in South America. Great screen chemistry between leads Newman and Redford.
The
Caine Mutiny (1954)
The boat Captain Queeg commands is rocking and it's not
because of the water. He's losing his mind and dishes his mental dirt out to his
men. They've had enough, revolt, and a powerful court martial ensues.
Casablanca
(1942)
One of the most famous films of all time has Bogart running a bar in
Nazi-occupied Morocco. In walks old love Ingrid Bergman ('of all the gin joints...')
and a bittersweet romantic tale unwinds. Beautifully engrossing with one of the
best endings ever caught on film.
Chinatown
(1974)
Jack Nicholson plays a private detective hired for what appears to be
a routine infidelity (that's his specialty) case. Before long he's thrown into
a chaotic world of deception, greed, and murder, spiraling through twists and
turns, culminating in a thrilling shootout in Chinatown.
Citizen
Kane (1941)
Orson Welles was 25 years old when he co-wrote, directed, and starred
in this masterpiece which is based on the life of William Randolph Hearst (a fact
denied but assumed). The film traces the newspaper tycoon from his simple beginnings
to his ruthless peak and back down to his cold and lonely end. Hailed by most
critics as the greatest film ever made.
City
Lights (1931)
Chaplin, in his 'Little Tramp' character, falls in love with
a blind girl who sells flowers on the street corner. He later befriends a rich
drunk and uses this connection to illegally get the money the girl needs for an
eye operation. When he's thrown in jail, all seems headed for tragedy. Beautiful
comic/drama.
A
Clockwork Orange (1971)
It's sometime in the future. A young violent gang member
wreaks 'ultraviolence' until he is imprisoned. He is released after undergoing
an experimental peace-inducing treatment. On the outside, he meets some of his
victims, who serve up their own form of justice. A true masterpiece from Stanley
Kubrick.
Cool
Hand Luke (1967)
Paul Newman, in what some consider his greatest role, plays
Luke, a young man sentenced to a long prison term on a southern chain gang. The
more the ruthless warden comes down on him, the harder he tries to escape.
Crimes
and Misdemeanors (1989)
The moral dilemmas of two men are intertwined with
a skillful mix of comedy and drama. One man, a documentary film-maker, can't handle
his displeasure at chronicling the life of a conceited television star. The other,
a highly respected doctor, must decide whether to have his family and career ruined
or murder his mistress.
The
Deer Hunter (1978)
Powerful story of three men (Walken, De Niro, Savage) from
a poor steel town who go off to Vietnam and the devastating impact it has on their
lives. De Niro is classic as the force that gets them out of a sadistic Vietnamese
riverside prison and as a loyal friend returning to Vietnam to try to rescue Walken.
Deliverance
(1972)
Four 'city boys' decide to spend their vacation tackling the treacherous
waters of a wild river. Their exciting outing turns nightmarish when the river
destroys their canoes and they're left to defend themselves against a few backwoodsmen.
Realistically horrifying. Contains famous 'bow and arrow' scene.
Dog
Day Afternoon (1975)
A homosexual (Pacino) stages a daring bank robbery in
order to pay for his lover's sex change operation. The heist is bungled, he's
trapped inside with hostages, the media begins its field day, and his chances
for a clean getaway fade with every passing minute. Based on a true story.
Double
Indemnity (1944)
A thriller in every sense of the word, this pic centers around
a woman and her lover who murder her husband to collect the insurance money. The
policy states that if he dies accidentally from a moving train, the payout is
doubled. They kill him and place the body on the tracks, thinking they've committed
the perfect crime. They're wrong. Critically acclaimed, considered one of the
best pictures ever made.
Dr.
Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying... (1964)
Stanley Kubrick's
brilliant satire on nuclear war centers around the government's crazed actions
after a deranged general sends an A-bomb toward Russia. Contains some of the funniest
scenes ever filmed.
Duck
Soup (1933)
Groucho Marx plays the leader of a wacky country, Freedonia, and
takes along his brothers, Chico and Harpo, employing them as spies. An endless
stream of gags follows. One of the Marx Brothers' best.
E.T.
- The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
One of tthe most financially successful films
ever made about a helpless alien who is stranded on Earth and taken in by a group
of caring kids who hide the alien from their parents and try to help him find
his way home. Debra Winger provides the friendly visitor's voice.
East
of Eden (1955)
Dean delivers an unforgettable performance in this adaptation
of John Steinbeck's classic novel about a strained communication between a father
and son. Powerful, moving, and timeless.
The
Exorcist (1973)
The first big-budget Hollywood horror film has Linda Blair
as an innocent 11 year-old possessed by the devil. When a priest comes to perform
an exorcism, her head spins around like a radar dish, she spews green slime, and
begins to wreak havoc of biblical proportions.
Five
Easy Pieces (1970)
Jack Nicholson gives a brilliant performance as a pianist
who once showed great promise but chose to work in the oil fields. He returns
home for one final attempt to reconcile with his father and comes to term with
his demons. Known for the famous 'chicken sandwich in the diner' scene.
Frankenstein
(1931)
A scientist and his assistant dig up graves, store the cadavers in their
lab, and plan a ghoulish experiment of building a creature from different body
parts. The experiment is a success ('It's Alive...It's Alive!') with only one
problem: they gave the creature a criminal's brain. A classic among classics.
The
French Connection (1971)
Two New York City narcotics detectives discover what
could be the biggest drug ring of all time. This four star action film is based
on a true story and contains one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.
Gandhi
(1982)
The life of lawyer turned spiritual leader, Mahatma Gandhi, is brought
to the screen with awe-inspiring results. From his humble beginning to his tragic
assassination, the film magnificently shows how one man truly changed the world.
The
General (1927)
Comedy genius Buster Keaton plays a locomotive engineer whose
train has been stolen. The humor begins when he tries to get it back. Based on
a true incident during the Civil War. Keaton amazingly did his own stunts.
The
Godfather (1972)
Francis Ford Coppola's gripping portrait of a 1940s Mafia
family is considered one of the greatest films ever made and deservedly so. The
horror, rage, violence, and paranoia of being in the thick of organized crime
is told with brutal realism. Includes the famous 'horse's head' scene.
The
Godfather, Part II (1974)
This sequel is just as effective as its predecessor
as it intertwines and compares the lives of its present day leader (Pacino) with
the 'don' of old (De Niro), while continuing the story of the original.
The
Gold Rush (1925)
It's the mid 1800's and Charlie Chaplin is looking for a fortune
in gold and love in the Klondikes. One of Chaplin's best, containing the famous
'shoe for dinner' and 'dinner roll two step' scenes.
Gone
With The Wind (1939)
Sweeping epic masterpiece follows the turbulent life of
pretty Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara as she journeys through a beautiful upbringing
on a sprawling plantation to the tragedy of the Civil War and her torrid love
affairs with Rhett Butler and Ashley Wilkes. Filled with technically complicated
scenes, like the burning of Atlanta which was amazingly done on the MGM lot. One
of the all-time greats.
The
Graduate (1967)
A lethargic, confused college graduate is snapped into action
by an older woman's desire to seduce him and his own desire for the woman's daughter.
His rescue of the daughter from her wedding is a classic scene.
The
Grapes of Wrath (1940)
The poverty stricken Joad family leaves the Dust Bowl
of Oklahoma and heads out west to find a better life in the grape fields of California.
John Steinbeck's classic novel on the Great Depression contains great acting and
an epic scale production.
Harold
and Maude (1971)
Classic story of Harold, an 18 year-old obsessed with death,
who makes a habit of attending strangers' funerals. While viewing a burial he
meets Maude, an 87 year-old eccentric woman, who also frequents funerals of people
she never knew. The two begin a relationship and Maude, whose own philosophy of
life and death is far from morbid, changes Harold's life forever.
High
Noon (1952)
Classic tale has Gary Cooper playing a sheriff who is getting married
and retiring on the same day. It's also the day that the ruthless leader of a
band of outlaws is coming to town to seek revenge against the sheriff. Told in
real time with clocks in scenes counting down the minutes to the final confrontation.
How
Green Was My Valley (1941)
Considered to be John Ford's masterpiece, this tells
fifty years in the life of a family of miners and follows their hopes, dreams,
and disappointments as mining goes from a hard, but honest way of making a living
to a big, complicated unionized business.
It
Happened One Night (1934)
Gable is a newspaper reporter who meets Colbert,
a rich young lady who is trying to escape her wealthy life to find true happiness.
A steamy battle of the sexes begins as both try to teach each other about life.
Along the way, they fall in love. Classic Capra movie magic and one of the few
films ever to sweep all the major categories at the Academy Awards.
It's
A Wonderful Life (1946)
American classic about an average man in an average
town who feels his life is worthless and decides to jump off a bridge. He's saved
from the choppy water below by his guardian angel who shows him just how important
he is to all the people around him. An uplifting magical film, worth all of the
praise it's received. Based on a story which appeared on a Christmas card.
The
King and I (1956)
A woman takes a job teaching the children of the King of
Siam. She soon locks horns with the ruler, only to later fall in love with him.
Based on Margaret Landon's novel Anna and The King of Siam. Songs include 'Getting
to Know You' and 'I Have Dreamed.'
The
Lady Eve (1941)
A Preston Sturges masterpiece about a hapless, snake-loving
beer tycoon, and the con-lady who believes he's a simple-minded easy mark. Unforgettable
performances by leads Fonda and Stanwyck.
Laura
(1944)
A detective assigned to the murder case of a New York City female executive
interviews her friends, and comes up with a long list of likely suspects. He also
sees a portrait of the deceased and begins to fall in love, leading to a strange,
classic thriller.
Lawrence
of Arabia (1962)
A lavish biography of T.E. Lawrence, the complex, English
military leader who helped the Arabs revolt against Turkey in World War I. Stunning
in its scope with absolutely awesome photography. A film with no women.
The
Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
The second film by Orson Welles, about a wealthy
Midwestern family that disintegrates under the wheels of progress, is a masterpiece.
Beautifully shot and acted with the legendary controversy still surrounding the
happy ending stuck on by the studio against Welles' wishes.
The
Maltese Falcon (1941)
Considered by many critics to be one of the greatest
detective films ever made, Huston was only 29 years old when he helmed this classic.
He also wrote the screenplay which was based on the Dashiel Hammett novel and
revolves around Sam Spade's (Bogart) complicated search for a priceless statuette.
The
Manchurian Candidate (1961)
Rumored to have been secretly banned and buried
after its completion, this film is just getting its due. The political thriller
revolves around a Korean war officer who believes that he and his platoon were
used in a secret communist plot involving brainwashing techniques and assassination.
Full of gripping twists and turns.
Manhattan
(1979)
Often hilarious, often poignant, story of a middle-aged writer who's
desperately trying to move into more serious writing. His life is further complicated
by his inability to choose between two women, one his own age, the other a high
school senior.
M*A*S*H
(1970)
A group of surgeons and nurses at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in
Korea combat the psychological damage the war is doing to them by throwing endless
parties and playing bizarre practical jokes.
Midnight
Cowboy (1969)
Gritty story about a young Texan who arrives in New York City
with dreams of becoming a gigolo. Hanging in the 42nd Street district he's befriended
by a sleazy con man who works as his 'manager' and both are dragged to the depths
of life. The only X-rated film ever to win a Best Picture Oscar.
Miracle
on 34th Street (1947)
A jolly old man who's hired as the Santa Claus for the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade feels he's perfect for the job since he is, in
fact, the real Kris Kringle. He tries to spread his holiday cheer and no one takes
him seriously, including a little girl (Wood) who needs to see a miracle to truly
believe in him.
Modern
Times (1936)
A factory worker is driven to the edge of sanity by his monotonous
job, his slave driving boss, and the oncoming technological revolution. A Chaplin
masterpiece.
Mr.
Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Stewart plays an innocent young man who is
picked to stand in for an ill Senator. Once in Washington, he is besieged by corrupt
politicians and forced to take a stand. Some classic screen moments result.
Mutiny
on the Bounty (1935)
Unforgettable picture about a needed rebellion, led by
Gable, against a truly despicable sadistic Captain Bligh (Laughton). Not to be
missed.
My
Fair Lady (1964)
Professor Henry Higgins makes a bet with a friend that he
can turn a lowly, unrefined flower girl into a sophisticated, elite woman. Audrey
Hepburn plays the female in question. Lushly produced. Terrific tunes include
'I Could Have Danced All Night' and 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely.'
North
By Northwest (1959)
Grant plays a New York ad executive who is mistaken for
a spy and must run for his life. As if that's not a big enough problem, he's then
framed for murder. Pic contains one of Hitchcock's most famous scenes. Grant getting
frantically chased by a machine-gun firing crop duster through a corn field. Considered
by many to be Hitchcock's best picture.
On
The Waterfront (1954)
Marlon Brando gives one of his most famous performances
as the brother of a corrupt mob lawyer who gets reluctantly caught up in union
violence, greed, and deceit. Powerful, gripping drama.
One
Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Incredible story of a man convicted of statutory
rape who chooses an asylum over prison, and then must call on all his emotional
resources to stay sane inside insanity. One of the best films ever made, with
endless classic scenes.
Ordinary
People (1980)
Sutherland and Moore play parents whose one son dies in a swimming
accident and whose other son fights a guilt-ridden suicidal desire. Their struggle
in this emotional battlefield is heartfelt, moving, and extremely powerful.
Papillon
(1973)
Steve McQueen portrays Henri Charriere, a man whose spirit cannot be
broken as he relentlessly breaks out of prison after prison until he arrives at
'escape-proof' Devil's Island, where he attempts his most daring attempt for freedom.
Paths
of Glory (1957)
Engrossing pic based on the true story of a French officer
who strategized an absurd attack which failed miserably. Unable to accept his
mistake, he picked out three soldiers, blamed them for the disaster, and had them
tried for execution. Kirk Douglas plays an officer who is aware of the whole ugly
affair and tries to stop it. One of the best war films ever made.
Patton
(1970)
The military career of controversial General George S. Patton is brought
to the screen with stunning results. Patton, a brilliant strategist, won battle
after battle but lost a large amount of men. Scott won the Oscar but refused it.
Written by Francis Ford Coppola.
The
Philadelphia Story (1940)
Classic comedy with Hepburn playing a once-married
socialite who plans to do it again but is interrupted by her suave ex-husband
(Grant) and a goofy reporter (Stewart). One of the all-time great romantic comedies.
Psycho
(1960)
A woman running from the law checks in at the Bates Motel, meets the
mentally disturbed owner, and never checks out. Considered by many to be the greatest
horror film ever made.
Raging
Bull (1980)
Robert De Niro gives one of his greatest performances as fighter
Jake LaMotta in this brilliant biography of a man whose only true emotional outlet
was fighting. Beautifully photographed in rich black and white, and containing
some of the most intense fight scenes ever filmed.
Raiders
of the Lost Ark (1981)
Archaeologist Indiana Jones' search for the Ark of The
Covenant brings him up against runaway boulders, seas of snakes, evil swordsman,
and more in this fast-paced action/adventure flick from legend Steven Spielberg.
Rear
Window (1954)
A photographer who's laid up with a broken leg passes the time
sitting at his window watching his neighbors. When he witnesses what he believes
to be a man killing his wife, he decides to try to catch the fiend himself. Tense
script, excellent direction, occasional Hitchcockian gallows humor.
Room
with a View (1986)
A young lady, soon to be a victim of an arranged marriage,
meets a free-thinking passionate man who changes her life forever. A beautiful
cinematic achievement brought to the screen by the same people who made Howards
End.
The
Searchers (1956)
An ex-soldier spends five grueling years looking for his niece,
who was kidnapped by Comanche Indians. As his journey becomes more and more involved,
the viewer is not sure whether his reason for trying to find the girl is to help
her or hurt her.
Shadow
of a Doubt (1943)
Uncle Charlie travels to California to visit some relatives.
All's well until his niece comes to the realization that he's the notorious serial
killer, the 'Merry Widow Murderer.' Hitchcock's own favorite.
Shane
(1953)
A drifter who was once a great gunfighter comes to the rescue of a poor
family who are being manhandled by a wealthy, corrupt land baron and his hired
strong arm. Jack Palance gives a devilishly perfect performance as the bank-rolled
bad man.
The
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Incredibly suspenseful story about a female FBI
agent trying to track down a horrific mass murderer with the help of an imprisoned
legendary serial killer known as Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter. (He earned his
nickname from turning his victims into meals.) Anthony Hopkins' incredible performance
turned the twisted character into a cult figure.
Singin'
In The Rain (1952)
A satire on the panic that gripped Tinseltown when the
motion-picture industry changed from silent films to sound. Contains one of the
most famous scenes ever filmed, Gene Kelly singing and dancing around lightposts
in the rain. One of the all-time top musicals. Songs include the title track and
'All I Do Is Dream Of You'.
Snow
White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Classic fairy tale became the first animated
feature ever made and Disney was given a special Oscar: one large statue and seven
little ones. The beautiful Snow White, the evil Queen, the Prince, and the seven
little guys are all present in this marvelous adaptation of the famous story.
Some
Like It Hot (1959)
Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis play a couple of musicians
who unwittingly become witnesses to the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
Afraid of being 'eliminated,' they dress as women and become members of an all-girl
band on its way to Florida. Marilyn Monroe also stars in this much acclaimed pic.
The
Sound of Music (1965)
Music, comedy, and drama are woven perfectly into this
beautiful film about a young lady who takes a job as governess for a large family,
falls in love with the widowed father, and helps the family escape from Austria
before the Nazi invasion.
Stagecoach
(1939)
A stagecoach is threatened to be set upon by a group of murderous Indians.
The passengers, strangers with nothing in common except the impending doom, must
band together. Brought 'The Ringo Kid' character to the world, and the first teaming
of Wayne and Ford.
Star
Wars (1977)
Luke Skywalker and his band of space soldiers battle Darth Vader
and the ruthless members of the Galactic Empire in one of the highest grossing
sci-fi films of all time. Oddly enough, it's also one of the only science fiction
films ever nominated for Best Picture. Filled with spectacular special effects.
The
Sting (1973)
Redford and Newman are a magical team in this witty pic about
two con men who take on a seemingly unbeatable mark in 1930s Chicago.
Sullivan's
Travels (1941)
Preston Sturges' satire on a Hollywood director who is sick
of making mindless comedies and dreams of producing a socially-aware masterpiece.
In order to really get into it, he hits the road with only a few cents in his
pocket to travel as a hobo and learn how the other half lives.
Taxi
Driver (1976)
Insomniac Travis Bickle takes a job in NYC driving a cab 'anytime,
anywhere.' His travels open up his eyes to the underworld of the city, pushes
his mind to places it's never been and, after developing a sympathetic relationship
with a 13 year-old prostitute, ultimately leads to extreme violence. An all-time
classic.
Terms
of Endearment (1983)
Debra Winger plays a wife and young mother of two who
learns she has irreversible cancer. The film follows the effects of the disease
on her family and friends with a simple yet stunningly realistic style. One of
the most powerful films of the '80s.
The
Third Man (1949)
Cotten plays an American writer who travels to post WWII Vienna
for a job promised by his friend, Harry Lime. Once in Vienna, he learns that Lime
is dead, or is he? Cotten needs to find out. Welles has the role of Lime, a black
market drug dealer of the sleaziest nature. The underground sewer scene at the
end of the film is considered by some to be a masterpiece.
Top
Hat (1935)
Fred Astaire is trying to win the affections of Ginger Rogers but
she's under the impression he's already taken by a friend. Probably Ginger and
Fred's best pic. Songs include 'Cheek to Cheek.'
Touch
Of Evil (1958)
An incredibly eerie and moody story about a lawman (Welles)
who's tracking down some thugs that murdered a wealthy crime lord, using a load
of dynamite. Heston plays a Mexican government official who, against the lawman's
wishes, gets involved in the investigation that's taking place in a seedy border
town. Considered by some critics to be a technical masterpiece.
The
Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Two drifters take a job with a construction
boss and meet an old-time gold prospector. The three take their earnings and head
into the hills to mine for a fortune. They're doing quite well until a band of
Mexicans, a new 'partner,' and greed cause the plan to unravel. A classic which
many critics feel is one of the best films ever made.
Twelve
Angry Men (1957)
If you're into courtroom drama, this is a great film to see.
Eleven members of a jury are sure a young boy murdered his father. One member
(Henry Fonda) thinks they've jumped to their conclusion and are convicting an
innocent youth. A battle ensues.
2001:
A Space Odyssey (1968)
Man, from prehistoric times to a futuristic space age,
is eerily defined in this sci-fi classic. A trip to Jupiter turns grim when the
main computer, HAL 9000, gets a mind of its own. Stunning images and imaginative
script create an unforgettable viewing experience.
Vertigo
(1958)
Stewart plays a detective whose fear of heights leads to a fatal accident
of a partner and, possibly, the girl he is following. A while later, he meets
the girl's double and a chain of bizarre, frightening events begin. Considered
a masterpiece.
West
Side Story (1961)
Two New York gangs fight and sing amidst the fighting and
singing of young lovers Tony and Maria. Four star pic all the way around.
The
Wild Bunch (1969)
William Holden plays the leader of an aging band of outlaws
who are on the run from the law. But they're soon to meet a Mexican general and
a brutal experience they'll never forget. One of the best films ever made and
instrumental in its introduction of slow motion violence.
The
Wizard of Oz (1939)
The mother of all family films about a girl whisked away
during a tornado to the land of Oz populated by munchkins. She's told that if
she wants to get back home, she must follow the Yellow Brick Road and see the
wizard. Filled with classic scenes, like the army of flying monkeys, and the trees
that come alive. Also crammed with great tunes including 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'
and 'If I Only Had a Brain.'
Wuthering
Heights (1939)
The mesmerizing moody story of ill-fated love on the Yorkshire
Moors is brought to the screen in stupendous fashion. Critically hailed.
Yankee
Doodle Dandy (1942)
Lavishly produced bio of early show biz icon George M.
Cohan, from his first efforts at a song-writing career through his heyday as the
King of Broadway. Cagney shines in title role. Tunes include title cut and 'Give
My Regards to Broadway.'
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