- 1"Shakespeare in Love" is a romantic comedy for the 1990s set in the 1590s. It imaginatively unfolds the witty, sexy and timeless tale behind the creation of the greatest love story ever told. A young Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is out of cash and ideas, he meets his ideal woman and she inspires him to write one of his most famous plays.
- Actors: Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Judi Dench, Simon Callow
- Directed by: John Madden
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- 2Writer-director Paul Haggis interweaves several connected stories about race, class, family and gender in Los Angeles in the aftermath of 9/11. Characters include a district attorney (Brendan Fraser) and his casually prejudiced wife (Sandra Bullock), dating police detectives Graham (Don Cheadle) and Ria (Jennifer Esposito), a victimized Middle Eastern store owner and a wealthy African-American couple (Terrence Dashon Howard, Thandie Newton) humiliated by a racist traffic cop (Matt Dillon).
- Actors: Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, William Fichtner
- Directed by: Paul Haggis
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- 3The sweeping expanses of the Sahara are the setting for a passionate love affair in this adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel. A badly burned man, Laszlo de Almasy (Ralph Fiennes), is tended to by a nurse, Hana (Juliette Binoche), in an Italian monastery near the end of World War II. His past is revealed through flashbacks involving a married Englishwoman (Kristin Scott Thomas) and his work mapping the African landscape. Hana learns to heal her own scars as she helps the dying man.
- Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Naveen Andrews
- Directed by: Anthony Minghella
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- 4Gaston (Louis Jourdan) is a restless Parisian playboy who moves from one mistress to another, while also spending time with Gigi (Leslie Caron), a precocious younger friend learning the ways of high society. The platonic relationship between Gaston and Gigi changes, however, when she matures, but the possibility of something lasting seems unlikely since he won't commit to one woman. Gigi refuses to be anyone's mistress, however, and Gaston must choose between her and his carefree lifestyle.
- Actors: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold, Eva Gabor
- Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
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- 5In 1889, adventurous lawyer and newspaper editor Yancey Cravat (Richard Dix) convinces his genteel wife, Sabra (Irene Dunne), to join him in the rush to populate Osage, Oklahoma. After they begin to settle into the community, Yancey leaves to go further west. Alone, Sabra inherits his editorial duties and struggles to bring civilization to the rough frontier town. Over a tumultuous 40 years, the couple are repeatedly separated and reunited as Oklahoma makes its long journey to statehood.
- Actors: Richard Dix, Irene Dunne, Estelle Taylor, Nance O'Neil, William Collier
- Directed by: Wesley Ruggles
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- "The Greatest Show on Earth" is a dazzling spectacle of life behind the scenes with Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus, the best three-ring circus in the land. Celebrates the extravagant three-ring circus and depicts the passionate scenes of love and jealousy behind the greatest show on Earth.
- Actors: Betty Hutton, Charlton Heston, Cornel Wilde, Dorothy Lamour, Gloria Grahame
- Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
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- 7Tom Jones (Albert Finney), a bastard foundling raised by the kindly Squire Allworthy (George Devine), loves the beautiful Sophie Western (Susannah York), but cannot marry her due to the difference in their stations. When the villainous Blifil (David Warner) tricks the squire into casting Tom out of his household, the young man goes forth into the world on a series of high-spirited adventures, including heroic swordfights, mistaken identities, good deeds and lusty women.
- Actors: Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood
- Directed by: Tony Richardson
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- Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman's club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery.
- Actors: David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine, Robert Newton, Charles Boyer
- Directed by: Michael Anderson
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- 9In the mesmerizing film, The Shape of Water, Elisa (Sally Hawkins), a mute janitor, forms an extraordinary bond with a creature held captive in the high-security lab where she works. The creature, played by Doug Jones, is an aquatic entity discovered in South America. As government agents and scientists, like Strickland (Michael Shannon) and Hoffstetler (Michael Stuhlbarg), seek to exploit the creature for their own interests, Elisa devises a daring plan to help him escape. This 2017 fantasy drama, directed by Guillermo del Toro, won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.
- Actors: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Stuhlbarg
- Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
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- 10Nightclub sensation Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones) murders her philandering husband, and Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), is set to defend her. But when Roxie (Renée Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.
- Actors: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly
- Directed by: Rob Marshall
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- 11In the 1920s, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working on his latest film, George finds himself falling in love with an ingenue named Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) and, what's more, it seems Peppy feels the same way. But George is reluctant to cheat on his wife with the beautiful young actress. The growing popularity of sound in movies further separates the potential lovers, as George's career begins to fade while Peppy's star rises.
- Actors: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann Miller
- Directed by: Michel Hazanavicius
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- 12In Out of Africa, Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep), a Danish baroness, navigates the complexities of life in 20th-century colonial Kenya. She embarks on an ill-fated marriage to Baron Bror Blixen (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a womanizing nobleman, but finds solace in her passionate love affair with big-game hunter Denys Finch Hatton (Robert Redford). The movie, a sweeping romantic drama set against the stunning backdrop of East Africa's landscapes, won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is based on Blixen's autobiographical novel. It explores themes of love, loss and personal transformation amidst cultural clashes and natural beauty.
- Actors: Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens
- Directed by: Sydney Pollack
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- 13In the movie Annie Hall, Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) is a neurotic stand-up comedian attempting to comprehend the dissolution of his relationship with Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). The film, directed by Allen himself, dissects their love story in a non-linear fashion, teasing out its complex layers. It's a comedy-drama that won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. This poignant tale, blending humor and heartache, leverages elements of meta-fiction and direct address to the audience, making it a unique entry in the romantic genre.
- Actors: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon
- Directed by: Woody Allen
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- 14Oliver! is a captivating musical drama, directed by Carol Reed. The film follows the life of young Oliver Twist (Mark Lester), an orphan in 19th-century England. After escaping from a dreary workhouse, Oliver finds himself immersed in a den of thieves led by the cunning Fagin (Ron Moody). Nancy (Shani Wallis), a sympathetic member of the gang, becomes his unlikely protector. This adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. With its memorable songs and vivid characters, Oliver! presents a touching portrayal of resilience amidst adversity.
- Actors: Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Mark Lester, Shani Wallis, Harry Secombe
- Directed by: Carol Reed
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- 15Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) is an American ex-GI who stays in post-war Paris to become a painter, and falls for the gamine charms of Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron). However, his paintings come to the attention of Milo Roberts, a rich American heiress, who is interested in more than just art.
- Actors: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary, Nina Foch
- Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
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- 16Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy), an elderly Jewish widow living in Atlanta, is determined to maintain her independence. However, when she crashes her car, her son, Boolie (Dan Aykroyd), arranges for her to have a chauffeur, an African-American driver named Hoke Colburn (Morgan Freeman). Daisy and Hoke's relationship gets off to a rocky start, but they gradually form a close friendship over the years, one that transcends racial prejudices and social conventions.
- Actors: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle
- Directed by: Bruce Beresford
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17Ordinary People, a profound drama, follows the life of the Jarrett family after a catastrophic incident. Conrad (Timothy Hutton), struggles with guilt and grief post his elder brother's tragic demise. His parents, Beth (Mary Tyler Moore) and Calvin (Donald Sutherland), deal with their own sorrow while navigating their fractured relationship with Conrad. Directed by Robert Redford, Ordinary People is a poignant exploration of familial relationships and personal healing. The film won four Academy Awards in 1981, including Best Picture and Best Director, marking it as an enduring classic in cinema history.- Actors: Donald Sutherland, Timothy Hutton, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, M. Emmet Walsh
- Directed by: Robert Redford
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- 18On the same day Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) lands the biggest account of his career, he learns that his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), is leaving him and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry). Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with the child with the help of another single parent, Margaret (Jane Alexander). When Joanna returns to claim custody of Billy, the ensuing court battle takes a toll on everyone concerned.
- Actors: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin Henry, Jane Alexander, Howard Duff
- Directed by: Robert Benton
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- 19On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.
- Actors: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber
- Directed by: Ben Affleck
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- 20In the celebrated film Chariots of Fire, we find ourselves in the post-World War I era. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson) and Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), two British runners, emerge as central characters. Their paths to victory, driven by personal convictions and defiance against societal norms, intertwine in this tale of athletic prowess. The film is a compelling historical drama, brimming with determination and human spirit. It won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, underscoring its cinematic significance. The narrative unfolds amidst the backdrop of the 1924 Olympics, yet it transcends beyond mere sportsmanship into themes of faith, identity and class distinction. Director Hugh Hudson masterfully encapsulates the essence of these real-life figures - their struggles, triumphs and indomitable will. From training grounds to triumphant tracks, Chariots of Fire races through an engrossing journey that leaves a lasting impact on its audience.
- Actors: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, John Gielgud, Nigel Havers, Nicholas Farrell
- Directed by: Hugh Hudson
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- 21As 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of young thieves after their mother dies, Jamal and his brother, Salim, survive on the streets of Mumbai. Salim finds the life of crime agreeable, but Jamal scrapes by with small jobs until landing a spot on the game show.
- Actors: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan
- Directed by: Danny Boyle
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22This sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi (John Lone), the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu Yi knew is dramatically upended.- Actors: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ying Ruocheng, Victor Wong
- Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
23Terms of Endearment is an engaging drama directed by James L. Brooks. The plot centers around the thirty-year relationship between mother Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter Emma Horton (Debra Winger). Their bond, filled with love, conflict, and reconciliation, forms the heart of the narrative. Jack Nicholson adds another layer to the story as retired astronaut Garrett Breedlove, a charming yet unconventional neighbor who becomes romantically involved with Aurora. The movie won five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director for Brooks, and Best Actress for MacLaine. It's a captivating exploration of familial ties and personal growth.- Actors: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Danny DeVito
- Directed by: James L. Brooks
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24In the gripping war film The Hurt Locker, Sergeant First Class William James (Jeremy Renner) leads a bomb disposal team during the Iraq War. The movie is a high-stakes portrayal of their perilous mission, where every moment could be fatal. This intense drama unfolds against a backdrop of chaos and conflict, with characters like Sergeant J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) adding depth to the narrative. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker won six Academy Awards in 2010, including Best Picture and Best Director.- Actors: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes
- Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
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25When the highly respected British statesman Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) refuses to pressure the Pope into annulling the marriage of King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) and his Spanish-born wife, More's clashes with the monarch increase in intensity. A devout Catholic, More stands by his religious principles and moves to leave the royal court. Unfortunately, the King and his loyalists aren't appeased by this, and press forward with grave charges of treason, further testing More's resolve.- Actors: Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern
- Directed by: Fred Zinnemann
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- 26In the sweeping epic Dances with Wolves, Lieutenant John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) finds himself reassigned to a remote western Civil War outpost. There, he befriends a tribe of Lakota Indians, including Stands With A Fist (Mary McDonnell). As Dunbar immerses himself in their culture, he becomes deeply entwined in the community and their struggle for survival. This film, lauded for its authentic portrayal of Native American life, won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Its stunning cinematography captures the raw beauty of the American frontier, while its narrative explores themes of friendship, cultural exchange, and personal transformation.
- Actors: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant, Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman
- Directed by: Kevin Costner
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- 27A musical in which a modern day Romeo and Juliet are involved in New York street gangs. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. The situation becomes complicated when a gang members falls in love with a rival's sister.
- Actors: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, George Chakiris, Rita Moreno
- Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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28Convinced of his irresistible appeal to women, Texas dishwasher Joe Buck (Jon Voight) quits his job and heads for New York City, thinking he'll latch on to some rich dowager. New York, however, is not as hospitable as he imagined, and Joe soon finds himself living in an abandoned building with a Dickensian layabout named Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman). The two form a rough alliance, and together they kick-start Joe's hustling career just as Ratso's health begins to deteriorate.- Actors: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver, Brenda Vaccaro
- Directed by: John Schlesinger
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- 29Braveheart is a historical war drama directed by Mel Gibson, who also stars as the film's protagonist, William Wallace. Set in late 13th century Scotland, the narrative follows Wallace's life from his childhood to his role in leading the Scottish against their English oppressors. The movie features an ensemble cast with notable performances from Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle and Patrick McGoohan as King Edward I. Braveheart won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, distinguishing itself for its epic battle scenes and compelling storytelling.
- Actors: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack, Brendan Gleeson
- Directed by: Mel Gibson
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30At an Army barracks in Hawaii in the days preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor, lone-wolf soldier and boxing champion "Prew" Prewitt (Montgomery Clift) refuses to box, preferring to play the bugle instead. Hard-hearted Capt. Holmes (Philip Ober) subjects Prew to a grueling series of punishments while, unknown to Holmes, the gruff but fair Sgt. Warden (Burt Lancaster) engages in a clandestine affair with the captain's mistreated wife (Deborah Kerr).- Actors: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed
- Directed by: Fred Zinnemann
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- 31A Beautiful Mind is a biographical drama, chronicling the life of John Nash (Russell Crowe), an extraordinary mathematician grappling with schizophrenia. The plot unfolds in the mid-twentieth century, tracing his rise to acclaim and descent into mental chaos. His wife, Alicia (Jennifer Connelly), stands as a pillar of support through his tumultuous journey. Directed by Ron Howard, the film scooped up four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. An engrossing narrative of genius and resilience, it's a profound exploration of human intellect and its frailties.
- Actors: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg
- Directed by: Ron Howard
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32American Beauty, a drama directed by Sam Mendes, unravels the life of Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a depressed suburban father in the throes of a mid-life crisis. The narrative pivots around his infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend, Angela Hayes (Mena Suvari). His wife Carolyn (Annette Bening), an ambitious realtor, and their alienated daughter Jane (Thora Birch) are significant characters in this introspective tale. The film earned numerous accolades, including five Academy Awards. It explores themes of love, freedom and self-discovery amidst the mundanity of American suburban life.- Actors: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari
- Directed by: Sam Mendes
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33In the years before the Civil War, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the South. Subjected to the cruelty of one malevolent owner (Michael Fassbender), he also finds unexpected kindness from another, as he struggles continually to survive and maintain some of his dignity. Then in the 12th year of the disheartening ordeal, a chance meeting with an abolitionist from Canada changes Solomon's life forever.- Actors: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Garret Dillahunt
- Directed by: Steve McQueen
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- 34Million Dollar Baby is a riveting drama, skillfully directed by Clint Eastwood. The film revolves around the life of Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank), an amateur boxer who is determined to rise above her hardscrabble beginnings. Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood), a grizzled boxing trainer, reluctantly takes her under his wing after initial resistance. Morgan Freeman delivers a compelling performance as Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris, an ex-boxer and Frankie's long-time friend. As Maggie's career takes off, unforeseen circumstances test their bond in profound ways. This critically acclaimed movie won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Eastwood.
- Actors: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Mackie, Jay Baruchel
- Directed by: Clint Eastwood
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35Gandhi, an epic historical drama, unravels the life and times of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Ben Kingsley). Set against the tumultuous backdrop of colonial India, the film charts Gandhi's transformative journey: from a humble lawyer in South Africa to the spearhead of India's non-violent independence movement. Directed by Richard Attenborough, this Oscar-winning masterpiece paints an intimate portrait of a man who championed peace in a world torn by violence. It also features powerful performances by Rohini Hattangadi as Kasturba Gandhi and Roshan Seth as Jawaharlal Nehru. A riveting tale of resistance and resilience, Gandhi is a cinematic tribute to an extraordinary life.- Actors: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard
- Directed by: Richard Attenborough
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36As the cruel captain of the HMS Bounty, a ship bound for Tahiti, William Bligh (Charles Laughton) wins few friends. When the crew members finally tire of his abuse, Fletcher Christian (Clark Gable) leads a mutiny, resulting in Bligh's unceremonious removal from the ship. While Christian and the remaining crew sail on to Tahiti, Bligh becomes intent on exacting revenge, and he targets Roger Byam (Franchot Tone), a sailor who had actually tried to stop the mutiny.- Actors: Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone, Herbert Mundin, Eddie Quillan
- Directed by: Frank Lloyd
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37In the black-and-white classic, The Apartment, C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) is a lowly insurance clerk who lends his apartment to his superiors for their extramarital trysts in an attempt to climb the corporate ladder. His life takes a turn when he falls for elevator operator Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), unaware she's the mistress of his boss, Jeff D. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray). This 1960s drama-comedy, directed by Billy Wilder, won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film deftly blends elements of romance, humor, and melancholy while exploring themes of ambition and betrayal.- Actors: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, David Lewis
- Directed by: Billy Wilder
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38In the classic musical My Fair Lady, Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison), an arrogant linguistics professor, bets that he can transform Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), a cockney flower girl, into a refined lady who could pass for a duchess. The film traces this unlikely duo's journey as they navigate societal norms and personal boundaries. Directed by George Cukor, this 1964 masterpiece bagged eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It is a delightful blend of comedy and drama, set against the backdrop of Edwardian London's high society.- Actors: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Gladys Cooper
- Directed by: George Cukor
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39In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her tycoon father (Walter Connolly) to spirit her away on his yacht. After jumping ship, Ellie falls in with cynical newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who offers to help her reunite with her new husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But during their travels, the reporter finds himself falling for the feisty young heiress.- Actors: Claudette Colbert, Clark Gable, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns, Alan Hale
- Directed by: Frank Capra
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40In the heart of Austria, Maria (Julie Andrews), a vivacious postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, is sent to serve Captain Von Trapp's (Christopher Plummer) seven children as their governess. A stern widower, Von Trapp runs his home with military discipline. However, Maria's spirited personality and love for music soon win over the children, transforming the gloomy household into a vibrant hub of song and dance. The Sound of Music is a captivating musical drama that won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture in 1965. As political tensions rise in Europe, the family faces tough decisions about their future.- Actors: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood
- Directed by: Robert Wise
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- 41In the spellbinding epic Gladiator, Russell Crowe embodies Maximus, a Roman general betrayed and reduced to slavery. Joaquin Phoenix plays Commodus, the treacherous emperor who orchestrates Maximus's downfall. Ridley Scott's masterful direction brings ancient Rome to life in this historical drama that brims with breathtaking battle sequences and political intrigue. The movie, a critical darling, won five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe. Gladiator is an intense journey of vengeance and redemption set against a backdrop of imperial decadence.
- Actors: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi
- Directed by: Ridley Scott
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42The film Rocky is a sports drama, marking the genesis of a beloved franchise. It introduces us to Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from Philadelphia with a heart of gold and fists of steel. The plot thickens when heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) offers an unprecedented opportunity - a shot at the title. Rocky's journey from obscurity to the limelight is a testament to determination and grit. This underdog tale, directed by John G. Avildsen, captivated audiences and critics alike, earning three Academy Awards including Best Picture in 1977.- Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
- Directed by: John G. Avildsen
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- 43Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).
- Actors: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field
- Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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44In the heart-throbbing 1971 crime thriller, The French Connection, Detective Jimmy Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner, Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider), are New York City cops hot on the trail of a narcotics smuggling ring. Popeye's relentless pursuit of Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey), the suave ringleader, leads them into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The film is renowned for its gritty realism, innovative cinematography, and a legendary car chase sequence. It bagged five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Hackman, and Best Director for William Friedkin.- Actors: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi
- Directed by: William Friedkin
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45Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham). Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.- Actors: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Jeffrey Jones, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow
- Directed by: Milos Forman
46African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.- Actors: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Quentin Dean, James Patterson
- Directed by: Norman Jewison
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47Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter (Laurence Olivier). She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.- Actors: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson, George Sanders, Nigel Bruce
- Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
- 48When prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson) is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman), who doesn't allow vigilantism in his town. Two groups of gunfighters, one led by aging former bandit William Munny (Clint Eastwood), the other by the florid English Bob (Richard Harris), come to collect the reward, clashing with each other and the sheriff.
- Actors: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris, Jaimz Woolvett
- Directed by: Clint Eastwood
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49In the captivating drama All About Eve, Margo Channing (Bette Davis), an accomplished yet aging Broadway star, encounters Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter), an apparent superfan turned personal assistant. Basking in her idol's glow, Eve's intentions soon reveal to be far from innocent. As the plot thickens, Eve's ambition to replace Margo unfolds with a chilling precision. George Sanders shines as Addison DeWitt, a theatre critic with a keen eye for the unfolding duplicity. This classic film, laden with sharp wit and biting commentary on fame, won six Academy Awards including Best Picture.- Actors: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Celeste Holm, George Sanders, Gary Merrill
- Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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- The film follows a group of German schoolboys, talked into enlisting at the beginning of World War I by their jingoistic teacher. The story is told entirely through the experiences of the young German recruits and highlights the tragedy of war through the eyes of individuals.
- Actors: Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim, John Wray, Raymond Griffith, Slim Summerville
- Directed by: Lewis Milestone
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Lists of the most celebrated films in awards-season history.
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