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1. 12 Angry Men (1957) 12 Angry Men (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X  
A dissenting juror in a murder trial slowly manages to convince the others that the case is not as obviously clear as it seemed in court. Dir: Sidney Lumet With: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam Drama 96 mins.
2. Seven Samurai (1954) Seven Samurai (1954)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X  
A poor village under attack by bandits recruits seven unemployed samurai to help them defend themselves. Dir: Akira Kurosawa With: Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima Action | Drama 207 mins.
3. Vertigo (1958) Vertigo (1958)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X  
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's much-younger wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock With: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes Mystery | Romance | Thriller 128 mins.
4. Rear Window (1954) Rear Window (1954)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X  
A wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock With: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey Mystery | Thriller 112 mins.
5. Cinderella (1950) Cinderella (1950)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  
When Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets some unexpected help from the lovable mice Gus and Jaq, and from her Fairy Godmother. Dir: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson With: Ilene Woods, James MacDonald, Eleanor Audley Animation | Family | Fantasy | Musical | Romance 74 mins.
6. North by Northwest (1959) North by Northwest (1959)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X  
A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock With: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason Action | Adventure | Mystery | Thriller 136 mins.
7. Peter Pan (1953) Peter Pan (1953)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  
Wendy and her brothers are whisked away to the magical world of Neverland with the hero of their stories, Peter Pan. Dir: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson With: Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Music 77 mins.
8. Peyton Place (1957) Peyton Place (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X  
A peaceful New England town hides secrets and scandals. Dir: Mark Robson With: Lana Turner, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan Drama | Romance 157 mins.
9. Forbidden Planet (1956) Forbidden Planet (1956)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X  
A starship crew goes to investigate the silence of a planet's colony only to find two survivors and a deadly secret that one of them has. Dir: Fred M. Wilcox With: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 98 mins.
10. Alice in Wonderland (1951) Alice in Wonderland (1951)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X  
Alice stumbles into the world of Wonderland. Will she get home? Not if the Queen of Hearts has her way. Dir: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson With: Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Musical 75 mins.
11. Lady and the Tramp (1955) Lady and the Tramp (1955)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X  
The romantic tale of a sheltered uptown Cocker Spaniel dog and a streetwise downtown Mutt. Dir: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson With: Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Romance 76 mins.
12. Rio Bravo (1959) Rio Bravo (1959)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X  
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter... Dir: Howard Hawks With: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson Western 141 mins.
13. Some Like It Hot (1959) Some Like It Hot (1959)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  
When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. Dir: Billy Wilder With: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon Comedy 120 mins.
14. Singin' in the Rain (1952) Singin' in the Rain (1952)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  
A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. Dir: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly With: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds Comedy | Musical | Romance 103 mins.
15. Sleeping Beauty (1959) Sleeping Beauty (1959)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  
A snubbed malevolent fairy casts a curse on a princess that only a prince can break, with the help of three good fairies. Dir: Clyde Geronimi With: Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley Animation | Family | Fantasy | Musical | Romance 75 mins.
16. Sunset Blvd. (1950) Sunset Blvd. (1950)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X  
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity. Dir: Billy Wilder With: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim Drama | Film-Noir 110 mins.
17. Ben-Hur (1959) Ben-Hur (1959)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X  
When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Dir: William Wyler With: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd Action | Adventure | Drama | History | Romance 212 mins.
18. The Dam Busters (1955) The Dam Busters (1955)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  
True story of how the British attacked German dams in WW2 by using an ingenious technique to drop bombs where they would be most effective. Dir: Michael Anderson With: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans Drama | History | War 124 mins.
19. The Seventh Seal (1957) The Seventh Seal (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X  
A man seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague. Dir: Ingmar Bergman With: Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot Drama | Fantasy 96 mins.
20. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X  
Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her. Dir: Elia Kazan With: Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter Drama 122 mins.
21. Dial M for Murder (1954) Dial M for Murder (1954)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X  
An ex-tennis pro carries out a plot to murder his wife. When things go wrong, he improvises a brilliant plan B. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock With: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings Crime | Mystery | Thriller 105 mins.
22. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X  
After settling his differences with a Japanese PoW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men's construction of a railway bridge for their captors - while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it. Dir: David Lean With: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins Adventure | Drama | History | War 161 mins.
23. Roman Holiday (1953) Roman Holiday (1953)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X  
A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. Dir: William Wyler With: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert Comedy | Drama | Romance 118 mins.
24. Paths of Glory (1957) Paths of Glory (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X  
When soldiers in WW1 refuse to continue with an impossible attack, their superiors decide to make an example of them. Dir: Stanley Kubrick With: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou Drama | War 88 mins.
25. On the Waterfront (1954) On the Waterfront (1954)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X  
An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Dir: Elia Kazan With: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb Crime | Drama 108 mins.
26. The Ten Commandments (1956) The Ten Commandments (1956)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X  
The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. Dir: Cecil B. DeMille With: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter Adventure | Drama | History 220 mins.
27. Professor Hannibal (1956) Professor Hannibal (1956)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X  
Dir: Zoltán Fábri With: Ernö Szabó, Noémi Apor, Emmi Buttykay Drama
28. Giant (1956) Giant (1956)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X  
Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates. Dir: George Stevens With: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean Drama | Romance | Western 201 mins.
29. The 400 Blows (1959) The 400 Blows (1959)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X  
Intensely touching story of a misunderstood young adolescent who left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime. Dir: François Truffaut With: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier Crime | Drama 99 mins.
30. High Noon (1952) High Noon (1952)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X  
A marshall, personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy, finds that his own town refuses to help him. Dir: Fred Zinnemann With: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell Drama | Western 85 mins.
31. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  
Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. Dir: Billy Wilder With: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton Drama | Mystery 116 mins.
32. All About Eve (1950) All About Eve (1950)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  
An ingenue insinuates herself in to the company of an established but aging stage actress and her circle of theater friends. Dir: Joseph L. Mankiewicz With: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders Drama 138 mins.
33. Anatomy of a Murder (1959) Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X  
In a murder trial, the defendant says he suffered temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case? Dir: Otto Preminger With: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara Crime | Drama | Mystery 160 mins.
34. Rashomon (1950) Rashomon (1950)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  
A heinous crime and its aftermath are recalled from differing points of view. Dir: Akira Kurosawa With: Toshirô Mifune, Machiko Kyô, Masayuki Mori Crime | Drama 88 mins.
35. Rebel Without a Cause (1955) Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X  
A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. Dir: Nicholas Ray With: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo Drama | Romance 111 mins.
36. Ace in the Hole (1951) Ace in the Hole (1951)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X  
A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to re-jump start his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus. Dir: Billy Wilder With: Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur Drama | Film-Noir 111 mins.
37. Strangers on a Train (1951) Strangers on a Train (1951)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X  
A psychotic socialite confronts a pro tennis star with a theory on how two complete strangers can get away with murder...a theory that he plans to implement. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock With: Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman Crime | Film-Noir | Thriller 101 mins.
38. To Catch a Thief (1955) To Catch a Thief (1955)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X  
When a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock With: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis Crime | Mystery | Romance | Thriller 106 mins.
39. The Searchers (1956) The Searchers (1956)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X  
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable. Dir: John Ford With: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles Western 119 mins.
40. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X  
An alien lands and tells the people of Earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets. Dir: Robert Wise With: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller 92 mins.
41. Gigi (1958) Gigi (1958)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  
Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. Dir: Vincente Minnelli With: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan Comedy | Musical | Romance 115 mins.
42. Wild Strawberries (1957) Wild Strawberries (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X  
After living a life marked by coldness, an aging professor is forced to confront the emptiness of his existence. Dir: Ingmar Bergman With: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin Drama 91 mins.
43. Les Miserables (1952) Les Miserables (1952)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X  
A parole violator in early 19th Century France is relentlessly pursued and persecuted by an obsessive policeman. Dir: Lewis Milestone With: Michael Rennie, Robert Newton, Debra Paget Drama | History | Romance 105 mins.
44. So Big (1953) So Big (1953)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X  
After the death of her father and the loss of his fortune, Selina takes a job teaching school in the Dutch community of New Holland... Dir: Robert Wise With: Jane Wyman, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Olson Drama | Romance 101 mins.
45. Touch of Evil (1958) Touch of Evil (1958)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X  
Stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping, and police corruption in Mexican border town. Dir: Orson Welles With: Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet Leigh Crime | Film-Noir | Thriller 95 mins.
46. Decision at Sundown (1957) Decision at Sundown (1957)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X  
Bart Allison and sidekick Sam arrive in the town of Sundown on the wedding day of town boss Tate Kimbrough, whom Allison blames for his wife's death years earlier. Dir: Budd Boetticher With: Randolph Scott, John Carroll, Karen Steele Drama | Western 77 mins.
47. Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X  
Albert Lewin's interpretation of the legend of the Flying Dutchman. In a little Spanish seaport named Esperanza... Dir: Albert Lewin With: James Mason, Ava Gardner, Nigel Patrick Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance 122 mins.
48. Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X  
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon wants to be something his old man wasn't: a guy on the right side of the law. But Dixon's vicious nature will get the better of him. Dir: Otto Preminger With: Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill Crime | Film-Noir | Drama 95 mins.
49. The Night of the Hunter (1955) The Night of the Hunter (1955)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X  
A religious fanatic marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real daddy hid $10,000 he'd stolen in a robbery. Dir: Charles Laughton With: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller 93 mins.
50. The Killing (1956) The Killing (1956)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X  
Crooks plan and execute a daring racetrack robbery. Dir: Stanley Kubrick With: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards Crime | Film-Noir | Thriller 85 mins.
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