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1. The Ten Commandments. 1956 3h 40m G. 7.9 (78K) Rate. Moses, 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. Director Cecil B. DeMille Stars Charlton Heston Yul Brynner Anne Baxter. 2. The Greatest Show on Earth.
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- 'The Seventh Seal' (1957) The Seventh Seal could well be the most famous film directed by the legendary Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, and it's arguably one of his best, too.
- 'The Night of the Hunter' (1955) Charles Laughton was a well-known actor, appearing in both U.K. and U.S. films throughout his impressive career, but he only ever directed a single film.
- 'The 400 Blows' (1959) The 400 Blows is undeniably one of the greatest coming-of-age movies of all time, and an instrumental French New Wave film, too.
- 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' (1957) Few movies drive home the futility of war quite as well as David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai does. This World War II epic was a critical hit, and also proved to be hugely successful at the Academy Awards, being nominated for eight Oscars and winning a total of seven, including Best Picture.
Criteria: These Greatest Movies of the '50s chosen for their quality, direction, script, cinematography, acting, storyline, originality, and success. List activity. 587 views. 5 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 120 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Seven Samurai. 1954 3h 27m Not Rated. 8.6 (368K) Rate. 98 Metascore.
Jun 23, 2023 · If you have any preconceived notions about ’50s movies being wholesome, Ace in the Hole will soon put those to bed. 93. Curse of Frankenstein (1957) The presence of color, glorious color, is an ...
1. The Shawshank Redemption. 1994 2h 22m R. 9.3 (2.9M) Rate. 82 Metascore. Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion. Director Frank Darabont Stars Tim Robbins Morgan Freeman Bob Gunton. 2. The Master. 2012 2h 18m R. 7.1 (187K) Rate. 86 Metascore.
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Top 200 Movies 1950s. by hbishk • Created 6 years ago • Modified 6 years ago. List activity. 22K views. 37 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 200 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Seventh Seal. 1957 1h 36m Not Rated. 8.1 (199K) Rate. 88 Metascore.
1. 12 Angry Men. 1957 1h 36m Approved. 9.0 (867K) Rate. 97 Metascore. The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict. Director Sidney Lumet Stars Henry Fonda Lee J. Cobb Martin Balsam. 2. Paths of Glory.
