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A list of 82 classic films in black and white, from Citizen Kane to Psycho, with ratings, summaries and cast information. Explore the finest moments of cinema before color was introduced.
A personal list of favorite black and white movies from various genres and decades, compiled by a user on IMDb. See the titles, ratings, summaries, directors and stars of each movie, and watch them instantly if available.
- The Last Picture Show. The critically acclaimed coming-of-age 1971 drama captures the stories of Texas high schoolers learning to navigate their desires and dreams of escaping the small town they grew up in.
- Young Frankenstein. Mel Brooks shot 1974’s hilarious spoof “Young Frankenstein” in black and white as an homage to classic Hollywood monster movies. But coming just a decade or so after most of the industry had switched to color, his producers were not on board at first with the seemingly uncommercial move.
- Manhattan. A film that’s something of an ode to the bustling, colorful island might not seem like the obvious choice to shoot in monochrome, but director Woody Allen has a deep nostalgia for the cinema of the past.
- Raging Bull. Martin Scorsese’s 1980 drama follows American boxer Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro, whose self-destructive personality destroys his relationship with his family.
- Casablanca. 1942. 887 votes. Set in World War II, this iconic film follows the romantic and political entanglements of an American expatriate named Rick, who runs a nightclub in the titular Moroccan city.
- It's a Wonderful Life. 1946. 795 votes. A heartwarming tale of redemption and second chances, this film centers on George Bailey, a despondent man contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve.
- Psycho. 1960. 719 votes. Directed by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, this chilling thriller follows Marion Crane, a secretary who embezzles money from her employer and checks into the remote Bates Motel.
- It Happened One Night. 1934. 326 votes. A true screwball comedy classic, the film follows an heiress who runs away from her controlling father and meets a brash reporter eager to get a scoop on her story.
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- Schindler's List (1993) - Director: Steven Spielberg. - IMDb user rating: 8.9. - Votes: 1,053,733. - Runtime: 195 minutes. When asked why he shot this award-winning film in black and white, director Steven Spielberg explained that he'd never actually seen Holocaust footage in color.
- 12 Angry Men (1957) - Director: Sidney Lumet. - IMDb user rating: 8.9. - Votes: 573,303. - Runtime: 96 minutes. The fate of a suspected murderer is in the hands of 12 angry jurors, only one of whom thinks he may not be guilty.
- Seven Samurai (1954) - Director: Akira Kurosawa. - IMDb user rating: 8.7. - Votes: 275,789. - Runtime: 207 minutes. Akira Kurosawa's timeless tale of a small village under attack and the seven men hired to protect it has paved the way for a slew of adaptations.
- Harakiri (1962) - Director: Masaki Kobayashi. - IMDb user rating: 8.7. - Votes: 23,607. - Runtime: 133 minutes. It's hard out there for a samurai in this 1962 Japanese drama from Masaki Kobayashi.
Sep 26, 2020 · 1. Cold War (2018, Pawel Pawlikowski) Music is at the heart of this glorious love story set throughout Poland, Yugoslavia and France as two lovers part and reunite across time and borders. Based loosely on the story of his own parents, Cold War features Mazowsze, a famous Polish folk ensemble established during Soviet times.
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Nov 9, 2021 · From Parasite to Belfast, The French Dispatch to Gunda, many films are using monochrome to create classics or explore themes. Learn how filmmakers are using black and white as an aesthetic choice, not a limitation.
