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William Holden: His Best Films
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Golden Boy [VHS]Golden Boy [VHS]
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Holden's first starring role was very impressive thanks to Barbara Stanwyck, who gave him some helpful "coaching". Grade A-
Miss Grant Takes Richmond [VHS]Miss Grant Takes Richmond [VHS]
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Lucille Ball & Holden are hilarious together in this zany slapstick comedy classic! Grade A
Our TownOur Town
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Corny at times, but you have to read the book to fully appreciate this classic with an early Holden performance. Grade B+
Arizona [VHS]Arizona [VHS]
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Fun romance set during the Civil War with Jean Arthur willing to "become a lady" to get Holden! Grade A-
Rachel and the Stranger [VHS]Rachel and the Stranger [VHS]
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Wonderful & often overlooked historical romance with Holden, Robert Mitchum, & a stunningly beautiful Loretta Young! Grade A
Born YesterdayBorn Yesterday
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Holden & Judy Holliday are dynamite together in this flawless romantic comedy that's only improved with age. Grade A+
Sunset Boulevard (Special Collector's Edition)Sunset Boulevard (Special Collector's Edition)
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Dark & demented film noir classic with excellent performances by Holden & Swanson. The ending was unsatisfactory, however. Grade A
Force of Arms [VHS]Force of Arms [VHS]
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A surprisingly well-done WW2 version of A Farewell to Arms with a great heartfelt performance by Holden. Grade A
Stalag 17Stalag 17
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It's always fun to see the Nazis portrayed as fat idiots! Holden's best performance & the ultimate P.O.W. movie of all time! Grade A+
The Bridges at Toko-RiThe Bridges at Toko-Ri
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Wonderful Korean War drama with Holden & Grace Kelly a great couple. Very authentic action scenes. Grade A
SabrinaSabrina
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This is one of the best romantic comedies ever made (thankyou Billy Wilder!). Holden was hilarious as a greedy playboy. Grade A+
Executive Suite (1954) [VHS]Executive Suite (1954) [VHS]
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Holden & a top-notch cast which includes Barbara Stanwyck make this tale of business power struggles a must-see! Grade A
Country Girl (1954) [VHS]Country Girl (1954) [VHS]
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Grace Kelly should've ditched Bing Crosby & stuck with Holden! Anyway, all three are simply perfect in their roles. This is a must-see classic! Grade A+
Forever Female [VHS]Forever Female [VHS]
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Even at 42, Ginger Rogers proved she was still an attractive leading lady! She & Holden shine in this fabulous romance. Grade A
Love is a Many-Splendored ThingLove is a Many-Splendored Thing
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A soap opera that's actually entertaining! Great acting, awesome music, & the beautiful Jennifer Jones! What more could you ask? Grade A
PicnicPicnic
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A classic romance with fine acting from the whole cast, although it's Holden who steals the scenes! Grade A
The Horse SoldiersThe Horse Soldiers
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Unrealistic as history, but Holden's anti-war doctor character clashed wonderfully with John Wayne's tough cavalryman character! Grade B+
The Bridge on the River Kwai (Limited Edition)The Bridge on the River Kwai (Limited Edition)
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Brilliant anti-war masterpiece with unforgettable music, perfect casting (especially Guiness), & an ending that'll blow you away! Grade A+
Key [VHS]Key [VHS]
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A dark & underated masterpiece (down with Leonald Malrin!!!) with Holden, Trevor Howard, & Sophia Loren at their best. I don't know why this isn't on dvd. Grade A+
The Counterfeit TraitorThe Counterfeit Traitor
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I've waited so long for this WW2 masterpiece to come to dvd! Holden & Lilli Palmer are simply perfect in this tense spy thriller. Grade A+
Alvarez KellyAlvarez Kelly
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Holden & Richard Widmark were awesome, but the film is slow at times. Great Civil War plot, though. Grade B+
The Devil's BrigadeThe Devil's Brigade
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Despite the tragic ending, this is one of my favorite war films from the 60's. The training & action scenes are superb, & Holden is great! Grade A
The Wild Bunch - The Original Director's CutThe Wild Bunch - The Original Director's Cut
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A groundbreaking & extremely violent western that's thankfully been restored to its original glory! Grade A+
NetworkNetwork
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Technically dated but it's still important in our modern world which has been taken over by television. Grade A
S.O.B.S.O.B.
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One of Blake Edwards' funniest movies ever! Julie Andrews & William Holden were in top form. Grade A