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Looper · 04-01-2011, 06:36 PM

Seminal film-noir with Fred MacMurray as the insurance salesman caught in a web of murder and betrayal. The tension is built up expertly in this firecraker plot.

Great performances from Barbara Stanwyck with Edward G Robinson's claims adjuster providing the perfect foil.

10/10

Davis Knowlton · 04-01-2011, 06:53 PM

Casablanca - one of my all time favorites.

PaulBunyon · 05-01-2011, 06:28 AM

Classics can be different for different people. I just watched 'Harold and Maude' and found it quite something. As a child, I remember it being exciting because of the kid always trying to 'kill' himself but saw it in a different way this time.

Jesus Jones · 05-01-2011, 06:37 AM

Some of my favorites:

Thormaturge · 05-01-2011, 07:29 AM

Doctor Zhivago

From the depth of the script to the memorable music score, a first class film.

Thormaturge · 05-01-2011, 07:37 AM

The Maltese Falcon

Bogey again...

somtamslap · 05-01-2011, 07:56 AM

A classic for me..

Thormaturge · 05-01-2011, 08:29 AM

On the Waterfront

Brando

spikebs4 · 05-01-2011, 09:23 AM

anything with norman wisdom ,cracks me up everytime ..

chitown · 05-01-2011, 09:24 AM

Is it me or does he look like a tall Gentlemans Camp?

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Norton · 05-01-2011, 11:38 AM

I'll pick one less cited as a classical great. Fine performances by all. Well written with many subplots. A wonderful blend of action, drama, comedy and romance.

Photography and scenes excellent especially given it was released in 1939. Sam Jaffe, as Gunga Din, stole the show from a star studded cast and didn't receive near the acclaim he should have. Note his name doesn't even appear on the poster even though he is the title character.

A must see if you haven't and well worth another look if you have.

Davis Knowlton · 05-01-2011, 12:13 PM

Zulu - with a VERY young Michael Caine - in his first starring role.

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04-01-2011, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Davis Knowlton Philippine Expat Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 7,402	Casablanca - one of my all time favorites.

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PaulBunyon Member Last Online: 12-01-2011 10:58 AM Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 795	Classics can be different for different people. I just watched 'Harold and Maude' and found it quite something. As a child, I remember it being exciting because of the kid always trying to 'kill' himself but saw it in a different way this time.

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Jesus Jones Thailand Expat Last Online: Yesterday 08:59 PM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,498	Some of my favorites:

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Thormaturge Tax Consultant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 7,140	Doctor Zhivago From the depth of the script to the memorable music score, a first class film.

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Thormaturge Tax Consultant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 7,140	The Maltese Falcon Bogey again...

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somtamslap splendid and tremendous Last Online: Today 04:51 AM Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 8,367	A classic for me..

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Thormaturge Tax Consultant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 7,140	On the Waterfront Brando

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spikebs4 Member Last Online: 18-11-2012 03:26 AM Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 775	anything with norman wisdom ,cracks me up everytime ..

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Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 19,513	I'll pick one less cited as a classical great. Fine performances by all. Well written with many subplots. A wonderful blend of action, drama, comedy and romance. Photography and scenes excellent especially given it was released in 1939. Sam Jaffe, as Gunga Din, stole the show from a star studded cast and didn't receive near the acclaim he should have. Note his name doesn't even appear on the poster even though he is the title character. A must see if you haven't and well worth another look if you have.

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Davis Knowlton Philippine Expat Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 7,402	Zulu - with a VERY young Michael Caine - in his first starring role.

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