Favorite Films (of all time)
My personal favorite films of all time.
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- DirectorDavid LeanStarsPeter O'TooleAlec GuinnessAnthony QuinnThe story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.One of the best films of all time in my opinion. Beautifully filmed and epic in scope. Peter O'Toole was masterful in this film.
- DirectorCecil B. DeMilleStarsCharlton HestonYul BrynnerAnne BaxterMoses, raised as a prince of Egypt in the Pharaoh's household, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people from slavery.Another epic film. Charlton Heston has a commanding presence in the film. One of the best Biblical based films.
- DirectorWilliam WylerStarsCharlton HestonJack HawkinsStephen BoydAfter a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.Another Charlton Heston masterpiece. The chariot race alone makes this film worth watching.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartGrace KellyWendell CoreyA wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.One of the most suspenseful films of all time. Hitchcock is at his best here. Jimmy Stewart was superb as the photographer laid up from an accident.
- DirectorPeter YatesStarsSteve McQueenJacqueline BissetRobert VaughnA nonconformist San Francisco cop is determined to find the underworld kingpin who killed the witness under his protection.Awesome chase footage and the story is excellent. McQueen is at his best.
- DirectorDelmer DavesStarsCary GrantJohn GarfieldAlan HaleIn order to provide information for the first air raid over Tokyo, a U.S. submarine sneaks into Tokyo Bay and places a spy team ashore.Great World War 2 Submarine film. Lots of tense moments and Cary Grant is wonderful as usual.
- DirectorAnthony MannStarsJames StewartJune AllysonFrank LovejoyAn ex-pilot and current baseballer is recalled into the U.S. Air Force and assumes an increasingly important role in Cold War deterrence.Overlooked Stewart film. Direction by Anthony Mann is spot on. Even though at times it seems like a recruiting film for SAC, the cinematography makes it worthwhile, particularly if you are interested in Cold War aviation.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartKim NovakBarbara Bel GeddesA former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.Another excellent Hitchcock film. The critics aren't wrong about this one. One of the best films of all time.
- DirectorWilliam A. WellmanStarsVan JohnsonJohn HodiakRicardo MontalbanTrue tale about a squad of the 101st Airborne Division coping with being trapped by the Germans in the besieged city of Bastogne, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944.One of the best World War 2 films ever made. Van Johnson is great in this action packed film about the Battle of the Bulge.
- DirectorWilliam A. WellmanStarsJames CagneyJean HarlowEdward WoodsAn Irish-American street punk tries to make it big in the world of organized crime.Cagney is excellent in this pre-code gangster film. Lots of depth for an early 1930's film.
- DirectorJohn HustonStarsHumphrey BogartMary AstorGladys GeorgeSan Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.One of Bogart's best. Lots of intrigue and a great mystery.
- DirectorOliver StoneStarsKevin CostnerGary OldmanJack LemmonNew Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story.Everyone has their own theories, but Oliver Stone makes a convincing case for a conspiracy. Costner is excellent as usual.
- DirectorWarren BeattyStarsWarren BeattyDiane KeatonEdward HerrmannA radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia, and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States.W. Beatty's masterpiece. An excellent drama about John Reed, the adventuring journalist/writer and the Russian Revolution.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordSean ConneryAlison DoodyIn 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.My personal favorite of the Indiana Jones films. This film fires on all 8 cylinders. Connery, Harrison, and a superb script just makes this film work. A perfect blend of action, comedy, and suspense.
- DirectorOliver StoneStarsColin FarrellAnthony HopkinsRosario DawsonAlexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world.Another good Stone film. Critically derided at release, I think in years to come it will be remembered as an overlooked biopic. Much better than the 1956 Burton film in my opinion.
- DirectorHoward HawksStarsHumphrey BogartLauren BacallJohn RidgelyPrivate detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail and what might be love.Great film based on the intriguing book. Bogart and Bacall have wonderful chemistry and Martha Vickers is a knock-out.
- DirectorLewis GilbertStarsRoger MooreBarbara BachCurd JürgensJames Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads, with the help of a K.G.B. agent whose lover he killed.My personal favorite James Bond film. Easily shows that Roger Moore was just as capable as Sean Connery as Bond given a good script.
- DirectorTed PostStarsClint EastwoodHal HolbrookMitchell RyanInspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan pursues a conspiracy of vigilante cops, who are not above going beyond the law to kill San Francisco's undesirables.Just an awesome Eastwood film. Just as good as Dirty Harry, and I like the story a bit better.
- DirectorF.W. MurnauStarsMax SchreckAlexander GranachGustav von WangenheimVampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.One of the best horror films of all time. I keep coming back to this film and never tire of it.
- DirectorTerrence MalickStarsJim CaviezelSean PennNick NolteAdaptation of James Jones' autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War.Beautifully shot film and a thought provoking script. Probably the best Malick film in my opinion.
- DirectorKevin CostnerStarsKevin CostnerRobert DuvallDiego LunaA former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.This film proved that the Western wasn't dead. Costner and Duvall have great chemistry. Very believable friendship.
- DirectorJay LeveyStars'Weird Al' YankovicVictoria JacksonKevin McCarthyAn unemployed visionary becomes the manager of a local television station. The station becomes a success, with all sorts of hilarious sight gags and wacky humor.Hilarious comedy. Weird Al was funny as usual.
- DirectorStephen FrearsMartin PasettaStarsWalter CronkiteRichard DreyfussNoah WyleCold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.Awesome film about a what if cold war situation. I actually prefer the tv version to the Fonda original. I remember watching it live on CBS.
- DirectorIrvin KershnerStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherAfter the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.My favorite of the Star Wars films. Also one of the least molested by Lucas which is a plus. Unfortunately all of these films took a hit by the release of the prequels.
- DirectorNorman FosterStarsPeter LorreJoseph SchildkrautLionel AtwillDisguised as an Austrian archaeologist, Moto helps unearth the priceless crown of the legendary Queen of Sheba and sans disguise defends it from a variety of thugs and criminals.All of the Mr. Moto films are wonderful. Great stories with comedy, intrigue, and action. Peter Lorre was a vastly underrated actor.
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsMartin SheenMarlon BrandoRobert DuvallA U.S. Army officer serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel who sees himself as a god.I actually enjoy the Redux for the most part. One of the most interesting Vietnam war films, especially for those (like me) that loved Heart of Darkness.
- DirectorAlan J. PakulaStarsDustin HoffmanRobert RedfordJack Warden"The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation.One of the best films of all time. 1976 was easily one of the better years in film. Redford and Hoffman are perfectly cast. The story is tight, and a tremendous amount of suspense is captured. Even though we all know the outcome, you are on the edge of your seat in this awesome movie.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordKaren AllenPaul FreemanIn 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers.Great film. This movie really captured my imagination growing up and led me to take a very active interest in history.
- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsRichard DreyfussRon HowardPaul Le MatA group of teenagers in California's central valley spend one final night after their 1962 high school graduation cruising the strip with their buddies before they pursue their varying goals.Time capsule of great period in American history. The car culture was in full swing and great rock and roll was being made. The whole cast was believable as 18-ish kids.
- DirectorArmand MastroianniStarsDon ScardinoCaitlin O'HeaneyElizabeth KempA young bride-to-be is being stalked upon by a serial killer in Staten Island. She gets help from a former lover, but will they manage to escape?One of my guilty pleasures. While not remembered much today, it's a creepy horror film that isn't too over the top in gore. Tom Hanks early appearance is noteworthy.