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    Julius Caesar 1953 POSTER

    Julius Caesar

    1953

    English

    7.2

    20

    96%

    81%

    1st century

    1st century bc

    Action

    ancient rome

    assassination

    Biography

    conspiracy

    Drama

    epic

    History

    Joseph L. Mankiewicz Joseph L. Mankiewicz Director Ned Glass Ned Glass as Cobbler Douglass Dumbrille Douglass Dumbrille as Lepidus Michael Ansara Michael Ansara as Pindarus Richard Hale Richard Hale as Soothsayer
    The assassination of the would-be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for the idealist and for the republic.
    Prowlers of the Everglades 1953 POSTER

    Prowlers of the Everglades

    1953

    English

    7.2

    1

    alligator

    Documentary

    everglades

    Family

    florida

    nature documentary

    James Algar James Algar Director Winston Hibler Winston Hibler as Narrator
    Part of the "True-Life Adventure Series"; Disney filmmakers take their cameras to Florida, not to document the swamps that would become Walt Disney World, but to capture the lives of creatures in the everglades. Focusing primarily on alligators, we also see the behavior of animals such as snakebirds, raccoons, and even otters who like to "play" with the alligators.
    Beneath the 12-Mile Reef 1953 POSTER

    Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

    1953

    English

    5.7

    4

    60%

    23%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    florida

    reef

    Romance

    sponge divers

    Robert D. Webb Robert D. Webb Director Harry Carey Jr. Harry Carey Jr. as Griff Rhys Terry Moore Terry Moore as Gwyneth Rhys Gilbert Roland Gilbert Roland as Mike Petrakis Robert Wagner Robert Wagner as Tony Petrakis
    Mike and Tony Petrakis are a Greek father and son team who dive for sponges off the coast of Florida. After they are robbed by crooks, Arnold and the Rhys brothers, Mike decides to take his men to the dangerous 12-mile reef to dive for more sponges. Mike suffers a fatal accident when he falls from the reef leaving Tony to carry on the business. But now he has a companion, Gwyneth Rhys.
    The Eagle of the Pacific 1953 POSTER

    The Eagle of the Pacific

    1953

    Japanese

    6.9

    5

    Action

    Drama

    History

    pacific war

    pearl harbor

    tokusatsu

    War

    world war ii

    Ishirô Honda Ishirô Honda Director Koreya Senda Koreya Senda as Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga Eijirô Yanagi Eijirô Yanagi as Premier Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai Rentarô Mikuni Rentarô Mikuni as Staff Officer
    Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan's navy into war with the United States. He opposes the attack on Pearl Harbor, but, overruled, he leads his forces to the best of his ability.
    Will Any Gentleman...? 1953 POSTER

    Will Any Gentleman...?

    1953

    English

    5.8

    2

    Action

    Comedy

    Michael Anderson Michael Anderson Director Brian Wilde Brian Wilde as 1st Clerk Joan Sims Joan Sims as Beryl Brian Oulton Brian Oulton as Mr. Jackson Peter Butterworth Peter Butterworth as Stage Manager
    A trip to the theatre changes a meek bank clerk's life, as he undergoes hypnosis and leaves without being woken up. Suddenly, he believes he is the world's greatest lover and becomes a terrorizing Casanova.
    Miss Sadie Thompson 1953 POSTER

    Miss Sadie Thompson

    1953

    English

    5.9

    2

    33%

    33%

    Action

    dancehall girl

    Drama

    missionary

    musical

    Musical

    religious hypocrisy

    Romance

    south pacific

    u.s. marine

    Curtis Bernhardt Curtis Bernhardt Director Charles Horvath Charles Horvath as Marine Charles Bronson Charles Bronson as Pvt. Edwards Rudy Bond Rudy Bond as Pvt. Hodges Aldo Ray Aldo Ray as Sgt. Phil O'Hara
    Sadie Thompson winds up stranded on an island and while her boat is being quarantined, she manages to stir up the blood of every marine on the base.
    Die Geschichte vom kleinen Muck 1953 POSTER

    Die Geschichte vom kleinen Muck

    1953

    German

    6.7

    1

    33%

    33%

    Action

    fairy tale

    Family

    Fantasy

    Wolfgang Staudte Wolfgang Staudte Director Hubert Temming Hubert Temming as Willi Schwabe Willi Schwabe as Jussef Friedrich Richter Friedrich Richter as Mukrah Gerd Frickhöffer Gerd Frickhöffer as Unterer Ramudschin
    An old man living in an oriental city tells the story of his life to a group of kids: He too was once a young boy by the name of Little Muck - much like them, but with better manners and a heap of problems. Having lost his father at early age, little Muck is expelled from home by his greedy relatives. He wanders off into the desert hoping to find the merchant who sells good fortune. Amidst the dunes of sand he comes across a small house owned by a wicked woman and her many cats. She wants to make Little Muck her servant, but he manages to escape by stealing a pair of magic shoes which enable him to run faster than any man in the country. From there he heads right into the next set of challenges...
    Escape from Fort Bravo 1953 POSTER

    Escape from Fort Bravo

    1953

    English

    6.6

    4

    55%

    55%

    Action

    american civil war

    cavalry

    confederate

    Drama

    escape

    pre-code

    Romance

    Western

    John Sturges John Sturges Director William Campbell William Campbell as Cabot Young Eleanor Parker Eleanor Parker as Carla Forester Forrest Lewis Forrest Lewis as Dr. Miller John Roy John Roy as Trooper
    A Southern belle frees a Rebel officer and his men from a Union captain's Arizona fort.
    City That Never Sleeps 1953 POSTER

    City That Never Sleeps

    1953

    English

    6.7

    7

    36%

    36%

    Action

    beat cop

    b movie

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    film noir

    Film-Noir

    noir

    Thriller

    John H. Auer John H. Auer Director Paula Raymond Paula Raymond as Kathy Kelly Edward Arnold Edward Arnold as Penrod Biddel Dale Van Sickel Dale Van Sickel as Priest Mala Powers Mala Powers as Sally 'Angel Face' Connors
    Chicago cop Johnny Kelly, dissatisfied with his job and marriage, would like to run away with his stripper girlfriend Angel Face, but keeps getting cold feet. During one crowded night, Angel Face decides she's had enough vacillation, and crooked lawyer Biddel has an illegal mission for Johnny that could put him in a financial position to act. But other, conflicting schemes are also in progress...
    Le bon Dieu sans confession 1953 POSTER

    Le bon Dieu sans confession

    1953

    French

    6.1

    1

    Action

    Drama

    Claude Autant-Lara Claude Autant-Lara Director Isabelle Pia Isabelle Pia as Denise Dupont René Lacourt René Lacourt as Le bistrotier Ivan Desny Ivan Desny as Maurice Fréjoul Grégoire Aslan Grégoire Aslan as Varesco
    Stuck in a loveless marriage, bourgeois industrialist Francois falls in love with Janine, another man's wife. Francois sets up Janine as his mistress, and she, mercenary soul that she is, likes the set-up so much that she continues the relationship even when her own husband returns from WW II. In the long run, however, Janine is the loser in the situation.
    The Heart of the Matter 1953 POSTER

    The Heart of the Matter

    1953

    English

    6.6

    3

    44%

    44%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    George More O'Ferrall George More O'Ferrall Director Earl Cameron Earl Cameron as Ali Trevor Howard Trevor Howard as Harry Scobie Gillian Lind Gillian Lind as Mrs. Carter Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott as Wilson
    Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.
    The Adultress 1953 POSTER

    The Adultress

    1953

    French

    7.4

    4

    82%

    82%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    french noir

    Romance

    Marcel Carné Marcel Carné Director Raf Vallone Raf Vallone as Laurent Roland Lesaffre Roland Lesaffre as Riton, le matelot maître-chanteur Simone Signoret Simone Signoret as Thérèse Raquin Alain Terrane Alain Terrane as Un camionneur
    Star-crossed lovers Thérèse and Laurent think they've gotten away with murder after Thérèse's weakling husband "falls" from a speeding train. But when forced to contend with a blackmailer's demands and the mute accusations of Thérèse's mother-in-law, it's only a matter of time before the law, their passion or blind chance trips them up.
    What Is Your Name? Part II 1953 POSTER

    What Is Your Name? Part II

    1953

    Japanese

    6.4

    2

    Drama

    Romance

    Hideo Ôba Hideo Ôba Director Eijirô Yanagi Eijirô Yanagi as Hitomi Nozoe Hitomi Nozoe as Fujio Suga Fujio Suga as Mie Kitahara Mie Kitahara as
    Machiko and Haruki’s drama continues. Two meet again in Hokkaido only to be separated again.
    What Is Your Name? 1953 POSTER

    What Is Your Name?

    1953

    Japanese

    6.9

    2

    78%

    78%

    Action

    Drama

    Romance

    Hideo Ôba Hideo Ôba Director Eijirô Yanagi Eijirô Yanagi as Hitomi Nozoe Hitomi Nozoe as Fujio Suga Fujio Suga as Haruyo Ichikawa Haruyo Ichikawa as
    Machiko Ujiie and Haruki Atomiya first meet and fall in love on Ginza’s Sukiyabashi Bridge during the Great Tokyo Air Raid in March 1945. Machiko and Haruki pledge to meet again at the bridge in six months but part without asking each other’s names.
    The Stranger Wore a Gun 1953 POSTER

    The Stranger Wore a Gun

    1953

    English

    5.9

    6

    19%

    19%

    Action

    arizona

    Drama

    wanted man

    War

    Western

    André De Toth André De Toth Director Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Deputy Sheriff Pierre Watkin Pierre Watkin as Jason Conroy Edward Earle Edward Earle as Jeb - Martin's Friend Claire Trevor Claire Trevor as Josie Sullivan
    Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. He takes a job on the stage line that Mourret is trying to steal gold from. When Mourret's men kill a friend of his he sets out to get Mourret and his men. When his plan to have another gang get Mourret fails, he has to go after them himself.
    Peek-a-Boo 1953 POSTER

    Peek-a-Boo

    1953

    English

    4.3

    3

    Action

    Comedy

    Musical

    Lillian Hunt Lillian Hunt Director Marlana Marlana as Self Suzette Suzette as Self Jack Mann Jack Mann as Self Pat O'Shea Pat O'Shea as Self - Vocalist
    A filmed record of a burlesque show featuring strippers and comedians.
    The New Neighbor 1953 POSTER

    The New Neighbor

    1953

    English

    7.1

    17

    Action

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    neighbor feud

    new neighbor

    short film

    David Hand David Hand Director Clarence Nash Clarence Nash as Donald Duck James MacDonald James MacDonald as Muncey Alan Reed Alan Reed as Narrator Billy Bletcher Billy Bletcher as Pete
    Donald moves into a new home, and discovers his new neighbor is a slob, a mooch, and has a dog that comes crashing through the fence and digging in Donald's garden. Eventually it escalates into a full-scale war, with crowds cheering and TV coverage.
    House of Wax 1953 POSTER

    House of Wax

    1953

    English

    7.0

    39

    93%

    72%

    Action

    guillotine

    Horror

    mask

    morgue

    new york city

    remake

    wheelchair

    André De Toth André De Toth Director Carolyn Jones Carolyn Jones as Cathy Gray Charles Bronson Charles Bronson as Igor Vincent Price Vincent Price as Prof. Henry Jarrod Paul Picerni Paul Picerni as Scott Andrews
    A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.
    Il sole negli occhi 1953 POSTER

    Il sole negli occhi

    1953

    Italian

    7.1

    Action

    Drama

    Antonio Pietrangeli Antonio Pietrangeli Director Irene Galter Irene Galter as Celestina Paolo Stoppa Paolo Stoppa as Egisto Palmucci Vittorio Duse Vittorio Duse as Evasio, butler Aristide Baghetti Aristide Baghetti as Professor Nicotera
    A young and shy girl Celestina arrives from her small home village to Rome to become a housemaid. Her inexperience and naivety causes her to change her employers quite frequently. As she is moving from one family to another she makes friends with other Roman maids and falls desperately in love with a handsome plumber Fernando. But Fernando isn't telling Celestina that he is already engaged to another woman.
    Little Johnny Jet 1953 POSTER

    Little Johnny Jet

    1953

    English

    6.8

    2

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    short film

    Tex Avery Tex Avery Director Daws Butler Daws Butler as John Jet / Various Jets / Various Men June Foray June Foray as Mary Colleen Collins Colleen Collins as Mary Jet
    A veteran B-29 propeller plane, struggling to find work after the war, is upset after his wife gives birth to a little jet. When he tries to compete with modern planes in an around-the-world race, Junior comes to his aid. This short is virtually identical in plot terms and other items to One Cab's Family (1952), but this time around, it concerns a family of aeroplanes, and the problems Mom and Pop have with Junior, whose obsession with speed leads him to acquire a jet engine.
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