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Classic Films from the 1960's


The Alomo (1960)
The Alamo (1960) is an ambitious, sweeping historical epic that marked the directorial debut of Hollywood legend John Wayne.

Soames Inscker
5 min read


55 Days at Peking (1963)
55 Days at Peking is a grandiose historical epic, set during the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900.

Soames Inscker
5 min read


Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
Directed by Don Chaffey and featuring groundbreaking special effects by the legendary Ray Harryhausen, this film has become a beloved cult favourite and a benchmark for mythological storytelling on screen.

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4 min read


Exodus (1960)
Directed by Otto Preminger and adapted by Dalton Trumbo from Leon Uris’s bestselling 1958 novel, the film tackles the founding of the State of Israel through a highly dramatized, yet emotionally resonant narrative.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
The story of the HMS Bounty—and the mutiny that upended the lives of its crew.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Khartoum (1966)
Directed by Basil Dearden, with a screenplay by Robert Ardrey, the film recounts the final days of General Charles “Chinese” Gordon.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
Directed by George Stevens, with co-direction from David Lean and Jean Negulesco, the film was an ambitious attempt to chronicle the entire life of Jesus Christ from nativity to resurrection.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


A Shot in the Dark (1964)
A Shot in the Dark is the second film in the Pink Panther series, but unlike its predecessor, it puts Inspector Jacques Clouseau at the centre of the action.

Soames Inscker
5 min read


The Pink Panther (1963)
Released in 1963, The Pink Panther introduced the world to Inspector Jacques Clouseau, a bumbling French detective whose ineptitude somehow results in justice.

Soames Inscker
5 min read


Father Goose (1964)
Review of the light hearted yet thoughtful comedy that pairs the legendary Cary Grant with the delightful Leslie Caron in an unlikely wartime adventure.

Soames Inscker
6 min read


The Early Bird (1965)
The Early Bird is vintage Norman Wisdom at his most lovable, chaotic, and endearing.

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Charade (1963)
Review of the 1963 Romantic Crime Drama "Charade". Starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.

Soames Inscker
5 min read


Lolita (1968)
Review of the controversial (for it's time) Stanley Kubrick film "Lolita".

Soames Inscker
5 min read


The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Review of the 1968 film "The Thomas Crown Affair".

Soames Inscker
4 min read


The Dirty Dozen (1967)
Review of the 1960's Action War Film "The Dirty Dozen".

Soames Inscker
5 min read


Bullitt (1968)
Review of the 1960's Steve McQeen Action Thriller "Bullitt".

Soames Inscker
5 min read


In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Introduction In the Heat of the Night is more than just a crime drama—it's a potent reflection of a divided America grappling with race,...

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Planet of the Apes (1968)
Review of the classic 1960's Charlton Heston Sci Fi / Fantasy film "Planet of the Apes".

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Rosemary's Baby (1968)
A review of the 1960's Horror Film starring Mia Farrow "Rosemary's Baby".

Soames Inscker
4 min read


Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Review of the classic 1960's film starring Paul Newman. "Cool Hand Luke".

Soames Inscker
3 min read
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