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Best Films of 1962

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109

6.4

6.7

That Touch of Mink (1962)

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7.9

7.8

Billy Budd

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7.2

6.9

Hell Is for Heroes

the best war film Bob Newhart ever acted in.

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7.3

7.4

Salvatore Giuliano (1962)

One of Scorsese's favorites

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611

8.3

8.2

La Jetée

Not your typical cinematic experience

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104

7.4

7.2

Gypsy (1962)

168

7.9

Days of Wine and Roses (1962)

Director: Blake Edwards
His 10th movie
My 9th movie watched from the director

Love stories revolving around an alcoholic/drug addiction are always tough to make to watch. Edwards does a good job never glamorizing the act and really makes the love and turmoil of the couple believable, even if the acting by some is not top-notch. While it is a comedy, I am surprised to see it come from the zany Blake Edwards. Maybe it was a subject close to his heart.

Added to Lists:

Top Ten Films - Blake Edwards
Top Ten Performances - Jack Lemmon
National Film Registry

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Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

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227

7.9

8.1

The Miracle Worker (1962) (2002)

Strong leads that are perhaps too strong for the film's own good.

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152

7.3

7.7

The Music Man (1962)

76 trombones!

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160

7.1

7.3

Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)

Brando version is better than the first film but not as good as the book.

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104

7.7

7.6

Long Day's Journey Into Night (1962)

Lumet goes dark

Stehako's rating:

7.7

6.4

Two Weeks in Another Town

A sequel to one of Scorsese's favorites, "The Bad and the Beautiful" is actually also a film he has noted being a fan of.

Stehako's rating:

820

8.1

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Director: Robert Aldrich
His 13th movie
My 3rd movie watched from the director

This is an effective movie about two very unique sisters and their crazy relationship. It's depressing, scary, and quite entertaining. Crawford and Davis pulled off performances that will go in both their Top Fives for me. I loved the ending especially.

Melodramatic? Sure, but it is the best kind of melodrama offered in the late 50s and early 60s.

Added to Lists:

It's Not Easy Being Sisters
Best Performances - Joan Crawford
Best Performances - Bette Davis
Beach Finales

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646

7.9

8.1

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

Great cast and story make this a classic in the western world.

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410

7.6

The Trial

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365

7.7

7.5

Knife in the Water (1962)

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498

7.5

7.7

Cape Fear (1962)

A classic, but not as good as Scorsese's remake.

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410

7.6

7.8

The Longest Day (1962)

Epic, classic WWII film.

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364

8.1

7.9

The Eclipse (1962)

One of the most unique and worthwhile endings in film.

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161

7.8

Le Doulos (1957)

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500

8.1

The Exterminating Angel (1962)

A subtly surreal film takes place at a bourgeoisie dinner

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2044

7.3

7.6

Lolita (1962)

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657

7.8

7.9

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

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1897

8.1

8.3

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

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1591

8.2

8.3

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

David Lean's best work. Epic in every way.

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This list was created by and in the opinion of Stephen H Koontz

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