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Favorite Movies (in no particular order)
By an Amazon.com customer
Casablanca (Two-Disc Special Edition)Casablanca (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The greatest American movie ever!
Mister RobertsMister Roberts
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Great movie, humorous, dramatic and sad.
The Maltese Falcon Three-Disc Special Edition (1941 & 1931 versions / Satan Met a Lady)The Maltese Falcon Three-Disc Special Edition (1941 & 1931 versions / Satan Met a Lady)
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Bogey is always great and there wasn't any better at Phillip marlowe.
Rio BravoRio Bravo
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My favorite John Wayne movie. The acting is very good with the exception of Ricky Nelson; but the rest of it is so good I can overlook it.
The Great EscapeThe Great Escape
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One of the greatest war movies.
The Magnificent Seven (Special Edition)The Magnificent Seven (Special Edition)
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A bunch of future stars on the horizon. Might be the greatest western ever.
The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
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Two of Hollywood's greats. Jimmy plays his humble self while the Duke is on the dark side. Just how many times does the Duke say "pilgrim" in this flic?
Stalag 17 (Special Collector's Edition)Stalag 17 (Special Collector's Edition)
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I have a fondness for prison movies that are intelligent.
SpartacusSpartacus
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Perhaps the greatest sword and sandal spectacle.
The Quiet Man (Collector's Edition)The Quiet Man (Collector's Edition)
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The Duke's best role.
The Flight of the PhoenixThe Flight of the Phoenix
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What a drama.
Cool Hand LukeCool Hand Luke
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Paul Newman's best.
The Americanization of EmilyThe Americanization of Emily
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Perhaps Garner's best.
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
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One of the funniest moments of all time.
Friendly PersuasionFriendly Persuasion
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Great combination of period, humor, drama and acting.
The Wild Bunch - The Original Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Wild Bunch - The Original Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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It doesn't get any bloodier. A "real" western.
The Defiant OnesThe Defiant Ones
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Curtis and Poitier in each of their best roles. This really makes a comment on racism and how it's not good for anyone. A movie ahead of its time and for generation to come.
The Teahouse Of The August Moon (DVD) Marlon Brando, Glenn FordThe Teahouse Of The August Moon (DVD) Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford
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Brando in a very odd role but excellent. G. Ford was excellent in commedic roles.
His Girl FridayHis Girl Friday
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Grant's funniest comedy.
The PalefaceThe Paleface
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Bob Hope is my favorite movie comedian. Treat yourself and watch "Son of Paleface' as a companion to this funny movie.
High Noon (Collector's Edition)High Noon (Collector's Edition)
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Maybe the greatest western.
The Mouse That RoaredThe Mouse That Roared
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Sellers is great in multi-roles. His comedic genius shines through.
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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Please. It's just one story. You have to have all three. One of the truest to book Hollywood efforts.
The ComancherosThe Comancheros
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Great fun.
ShaneShane
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Ladd was never better than playing his icy role.