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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1587530)

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Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is a 1957 film starring Robert Mitchum and Deborah Kerr tells the story of two people (a soldier and a nun) stranded on a Japanese-occupied island in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, a 1958 film starring Ingrid Bergman, is the true story of Gladys Aylward, a tenacious British maid, who became a missionary in China during the tumultuous years leading up to the Second World War

Not one of Hitchcock's better movies. Marnie (1964) - Rotten Tomatoes

Remember, it doesn't have to be that old to qualify for this thread. Just considered a "classic" by many movie-goers...

Since I just got home from a vacation that included a certain location (guesses welcome...although pretty easy...heheh), I figured I'd post this movie...

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Rotten Tomatoes

Great characters and performances. I'm a bit prejudiced because I just watched the move tonight and was at the real site a couple days ago on the last leg of a vacation. If you haven't already seen it, it's a must. If you have, watch it again!!

PB's review: 8/10 Great characters and beautiful cinematography and landscape. Maybe a bit drug out at places. But well worth the time...

8/10

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Since I mentioned that the 70's is my favorite era for films and I have at least 15 favorites. I have already listed Chinatown, here are the others that I give 9 or 10 stars to;

Network (1976) - about network TV going to extremes to get ratings, and a news anchor who gets up while on the air and tells everyone, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore". The ratings go through the roof and it's the beginning of reality TV.

The Exorcist (1973) I remember waiting in a long line at the mall to see this film. At the time it was the scariest movie ever.

Dog Day Afternoon (1975) A true story of two bungling bank robbers and a standoff with the cops in NYC. Stars Al Pacino and John Cazale who died of cancer just a couple of years later. John was only in 5 films. The Godfather, Godfather II, Dog Day Afternoon, The Conversation and The Deer Hunter. He was engaged to Meryl Streep and became sick during the filming of The Deer Hunter. What a way to go out, not a bad film in the bunch. This is a film I can watch over and over.

All The President's Men (1976) Starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. True story of the Washington Post exposing the Watergate scandal. Tension, intrigue and mystery, it has it all.

Jaws (1975) I don't think I need to say much, an instant classic. Too band actor Robert Shaw (the skipper) died so young and couldn't give us anymore classics.

Taxi Driver (1976) After The Godfather, the film that put DeNiro on the map and Martin Scorsese as a director. Crazed Vietnam vet goes too far, most famous line "You talking to me".

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Jack Nicholson in an institution for the insane. Great acting and good against evil with Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher) always finding ways to enforce the rules.

Heaven Can Wait (1978) Probably my second favorite behind Chinatown, I've seen this one also no less than 50 times. Warren Beatty as the backup QB for the LA Rams when he's killed while out riding his bike. Unfortunately his angel made the mistake of taking him out too soon, and due to his quick reflexes he would lived. Now the angel's supervisor (James Mason) must find him a suitable body to put him back on earth. They settle on a billionaire who has plenty of money but a lousy body. My favorite is Jack Warden as the Rams trainer, he's the only one that knows who the Billionaire really is. This is a remake, I believe there was two before, I've seen the 1943 version and it's amazing how Warren Beatty made that film into a masterpiece.

American Graffiti (1973) The film that launched Richard Dreyfus career and George Lucas as a director. They filmed mostly at night in a small California city when they could control the locations. As it was, it was perfect since the film mostly centered on teens cruising at night listening to early rock on the Wolfman Jack radio show. If you love late 50's and early 60's music, old cars and drag racing, and trying to outsmart the cops, see this film if you haven't already.

The Sting (1973) As a follow up to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul Newman and Robert Redford play con-men who love to pull elaborate schemes to con even the smartest, in this case, it's Robert Shaw. Set in time during the 30's or thereabouts, Newman & Redford fit right in and surrounded with a cast of journeymen actors, it keeps you guessing all the way through.

That's all for now, I'll provide more at a later time. i don't think I need to include the Godfather or Godfather II since I don't believe there is a human who hasn't seen those films.

You picked some great movies there. I had to wait until I was in college to see The Exorcist as it was too scary for me when it first came out. My favorite on this list is All The President's Men.

This is a great list showing "The Most Famous Movie Set In Every State". Florida lists Scarface and my old alma mater, New York lists Taxi. Look up to see for which movie set your home state is famous:

Most Famous Movie Set In Every State - Business Insider

My favorite movie classics (and one not quite old enough to be a classic, but close enough for me).

Gone With The Wind (1939) - one of the first “adult” films I saw on the big screen with my mom. “Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn” was a shocking statement in a 1939 movie.

Putting 3 musicals on my list:

The King and I (1956) Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr – the ballroom scene “Shall We Dance” is a great scene - kind of ground breaking for its time - hinting at a possible interracial romance.

Oklahoma (1955) another Rogers and Hammerstein classic.

My Fair Lady (1964) Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison A+

Ordinary People (1980)- Love Timothy Hutton as the younger surviving son who is guilt ridden over his older brother’s death. Mary Tyler Moore sheds her “nice girl” image as the mother who shuts down emotionally after the accidental death of her oldest and favorite son. Donald Sutherland was robbed of an Oscar for Best Actor as the father is who desperately trying to keep his family and his marriage together.

Schindler’s List (1993) and The Pianist (2002) – True stories about humanity, inhumanity and survival during WWII. The Pianist is only 16 years old, but I think it will hold its own in coming years.

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BK001, This is a great list...thank you for sharing it.

Field of Dreams was filmed just outside of the small town of Dyersville, Iowa, which is 25 miles from my hometown of Dubuque. The cast and crew stayed in Dubuque. Can't believe this movie will be 30 years old next year.

Kevin Costner is one of my favorite actors. He looks really young in this photo from the movie. If you want to see a great, more recent performance by him, rent or stream Hatfields and McCoys miniseries from 2012. Violent, but really good performances.

Sleeping with the Enemy - psychological thriller

Does anyone remember the Julia Roberts movie Sleeping with the Enemy. Just about as frightening a movie as I have seen, probably because spousal abuse is horrendous to me.

The film upon its release received negative reviews from the critics but was a box office success grossing $175 million on a production budget of $19 million. I don't think people look at Julia Roberts and see her in a psychological thriller.

If you have not seen this you really should, shows Roberts in a whole new talented light.

Talt: You are our resident movie buff .......... when are we going to get Old Man with a Gun?

Some of my favorites...

Cool Hand Luke-- Paul Newman, George Kennedy

Goodfellas

The Spirit of St Louis-- Jimmy Stewart

French Connection

How Green Was My Valley

Tombstone

Saving Private Ryan

Sands of Iwo Jima

How The West Was Won

King Kong

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One of the casting staff of Saving Private Ryan has a father and mother in the Villages. They were quite upset when Shakespeare in Love won Best Picture instead of Saving Private Ryan.

Which King Kong is it that you like? They have been a few of them made?

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The Original-- Fay Wray

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The Original-- Fay Wray

That is the best version IMHO. From Fay Wray to Brie Larson: King Kong's Leading Ladies | Hollywood Reporter

There are very few movies that I consider being perfect. Where plot, story, music, cinematography, dialogue, and actor characterizations, create a completely immersive experience. Watching this movie sucks you in, you feel like you are reading from someone's diary. Stunning scenic vistas.
Well worth a rewatch.

Jeremiah Johnson (film - Wikipedia)

I wrote a paper on this for film school, I'll see if I can dig it up if anyone is interested.