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Isard · 17-09-2011, 13:39

The Miracle Worker, 1962. A really powerful film, strong emotions, great performance, at least two Oscars. One of my favourite films ever

Nolanger · 17-09-2011, 21:46

Agreed. One thing that's good about older movies is that the dramas are well done. The limitations work e.g. mono soundtrack, black and white, ensemble cast, older actors. Also, there are no modern-day Hollywood actresses as beautiful as Anne Bancroft.

pulled pubes · 23-09-2011, 10:06

I'm not too sure about the year but I think pappillion is an excellent movie starring the king of cool Steve mc queen and Dustin Hoffman, also I think some op mentioned cool hand Luke an absolute classic and my 2nd fav movie of all time.

Nolanger · 23-09-2011, 19:33

They don't make Korean war movies anymore: Pork Chop hill, War hunt, Fixed bayonets.

bnt · 24-09-2011, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Nolanger

They don't make Korean war movies anymore: Pork Chop hill, War hunt, Fixed bayonets.

Blame the Vietnam War: to US film-makers & audiences, the Vietnam War had everything the Korean "police action" had, plus some whole new aspects. It came in handy with MASH (1970), though: a critique of the Vietnam War set during the Korean War. (Highly recommended.)

Hank_Jones · 25-09-2011, 02:39

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has already given suggestions in this thread.

Hadn't heard of a fair few of these films and I appreciate people taking the time to post.

I'd just like to add a few films to this list for anyone else who is interested.

The Treasure of Sierra Madre: One of the best films I have ever seen, my favourite Bogart performance, a joy to watch (the acting anyway).

The Killing: Don't think it has been mentioned already, a Kubrick classic, before he got overly Hollywood, a classic.

Breathless: For me, the best French New Wave film and most certainly in contention to be the best French film ever.

bertie4evr · 25-09-2011, 12:48

North By Northwest - One of my favourite films
Pshyco - I watch it every Halloween
Strangers on a Train - Only saw this recently and it's excellent
A Clockwork Orange - Okay, it was released in 71 but filming started in 1970

Cicero · 25-09-2011, 15:25

The Searchers- John Wayne- it's gritty and honest for a John Wayne film

Bad Day at Blackrock- Spencer Tracy commanding the screen as only he can...good suspense drama

We're no Angels the 1955 version with Bogart and Ustinov- good black comedy -

Just under 1970, the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy- Dustin Hoffman's method acting is excellent-

Isard · 25-09-2011, 17:30

Also Seven Women, 1966. It's a little bit weird but there's Anne Bancroft and a powerful ending there

I personally love it.

Nolanger · 25-09-2011, 17:31

The Michael Caine spy movies about the Cold War: Ipcress file, Billion $ brain, Funeral in Berlin.

Isard · 27-09-2011, 17:42

Hm, didn't even suspect I know so many old films, but here's another one - The Haunting, 1963

I'm reading the book it's based upon now, so I found the film, too. Highly appreciated by the critics. Good.

losthorizon · 27-09-2011, 19:13

I also reckon you check out Film Noir (everybody should). I'll let you do the research for the Films from the late 40s/50s that you would want to see but there are some movies in there that you will never forget.

Nolanger · 28-09-2011, 17:32

Yep, Nightmare alley, Night and the city, Detour, Where the sidewalk ends.

NotorietyH · 30-09-2011, 00:34

The Apartment is the first movie that jumps to mind for me. Love that movie, and was really surprised by it. Went it expecting a light romantic comedy, but got a really interesting comedy drama with great performances. Still feels just as fresh and relevant today. Can't go wrong with any Billy Wilder stuff really. Double Indemnity and Sunset Blvd. absolute classics too.

markesmith · 30-09-2011, 13:41

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17-09-2011, 13:39	#46
Isard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 102 Adverts \| Friends	The Miracle Worker, 1962. A really powerful film, strong emotions, great performance, at least two Oscars. One of my favourite films ever

17-09-2011, 21:46	#47
Nolanger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,518 Adverts \| Friends	Agreed. One thing that's good about older movies is that the dramas are well done. The limitations work e.g. mono soundtrack, black and white, ensemble cast, older actors. Also, there are no modern-day Hollywood actresses as beautiful as Anne Bancroft.

23-09-2011, 10:06	#48
pulled pubes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 23 Adverts \| Friends	I'm not too sure about the year but I think pappillion is an excellent movie starring the king of cool Steve mc queen and Dustin Hoffman, also I think some op mentioned cool hand Luke an absolute classic and my 2nd fav movie of all time.

23-09-2011, 19:33	#49
Nolanger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,518 Adverts \| Friends	They don't make Korean war movies anymore: Pork Chop hill, War hunt, Fixed bayonets.

25-09-2011, 02:39	#51
Hank_Jones Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,838 Adverts \| Friends	Just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has already given suggestions in this thread. Hadn't heard of a fair few of these films and I appreciate people taking the time to post. I'd just like to add a few films to this list for anyone else who is interested. The Treasure of Sierra Madre: One of the best films I have ever seen, my favourite Bogart performance, a joy to watch (the acting anyway). The Killing: Don't think it has been mentioned already, a Kubrick classic, before he got overly Hollywood, a classic. Breathless: For me, the best French New Wave film and most certainly in contention to be the best French film ever.

25-09-2011, 12:48	#52
bertie4evr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kilkenny Posts: 477 Adverts \| Friends	North By Northwest - One of my favourite films Pshyco - I watch it every Halloween Strangers on a Train - Only saw this recently and it's excellent A Clockwork Orange - Okay, it was released in 71 but filming started in 1970

25-09-2011, 15:25	#53
Cicero Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10,655 Adverts \| Friends	The Searchers- John Wayne- it's gritty and honest for a John Wayne film Bad Day at Blackrock- Spencer Tracy commanding the screen as only he can...good suspense drama We're no Angels the 1955 version with Bogart and Ustinov- good black comedy - Just under 1970, the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy- Dustin Hoffman's method acting is excellent-

25-09-2011, 17:30	#54
Isard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 102 Adverts \| Friends	Also Seven Women, 1966. It's a little bit weird but there's Anne Bancroft and a powerful ending there I personally love it.

25-09-2011, 17:31	#55
Nolanger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,518 Adverts \| Friends	The Michael Caine spy movies about the Cold War: Ipcress file, Billion $ brain, Funeral in Berlin.

27-09-2011, 17:42	#56
Isard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 102 Adverts \| Friends	Hm, didn't even suspect I know so many old films, but here's another one - The Haunting, 1963 I'm reading the book it's based upon now, so I found the film, too. Highly appreciated by the critics. Good.

27-09-2011, 19:13	#57
losthorizon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: I'm not from Louth Posts: 2,839 Adverts \| Friends	I also reckon you check out Film Noir (everybody should). I'll let you do the research for the Films from the late 40s/50s that you would want to see but there are some movies in there that you will never forget.

28-09-2011, 17:32	#58
Nolanger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,518 Adverts \| Friends	Yep, Nightmare alley, Night and the city, Detour, Where the sidewalk ends.

30-09-2011, 00:34	#59
NotorietyH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cork Posts: 2,208 Adverts \| Friends	The Apartment is the first movie that jumps to mind for me. Love that movie, and was really surprised by it. Went it expecting a light romantic comedy, but got a really interesting comedy drama with great performances. Still feels just as fresh and relevant today. Can't go wrong with any Billy Wilder stuff really. Double Indemnity and Sunset Blvd. absolute classics too.

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markesmith Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eden Posts: 1,538 Adverts \| Friends	The Good, The Bad and The Ugly The Bicycle Thieves The Sweet Smell of Success