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    Buddha 1961 POSTER

    Buddha

    1961

    Japanese

    6.8

    2

    Action

    Adventure

    Biography

    Drama

    Kenji Misumi Kenji Misumi Director Raizô Ichikawa Raizô Ichikawa as Kunala Chikako Hosokawa Chikako Hosokawa as Maya Koreya Senda Koreya Senda as Shuddhodana Eijirô Tôno Eijirô Tôno as Suratha
    An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
    The Second Time Around 1961 POSTER

    The Second Time Around

    1961

    English

    6.5

    4

    62%

    62%

    Action

    arizona

    Comedy

    Romance

    Western

    widow

    Vincent Sherman Vincent Sherman Director Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter as Aggie Gates Timothy Carey Timothy Carey as Bonner Tom Fadden Tom Fadden as Feed Store Owner Harry Carter Harry Carter as Storekeeper
    In 1911, a widow with two children leaves New York City for territorial Arizona and becomes a ranch hand and later gets herself elected sheriff. A gambler and a rancher become rivals for her affections.
    La menace 1961 POSTER

    La menace

    1961

    French

    5.9

    4

    Action

    Drama

    Gérard Oury Gérard Oury Director Paolo Stoppa Paolo Stoppa as Cousin Elsa Martinelli Elsa Martinelli as Lucile Philippe Forquet Philippe Forquet as Patrick Robert Hossein Robert Hossein as Savary
    Josepha is on the verge eighteen living with her drunken washed up actor uncle. She longs for the companionship of a group of her mo-ped riding peers who dabble in activities on the shady side of a legal dividing line. In order to get the semi-delinquent group to accept her, Josepha runs to the police with a tall tale about the local druggist, Savary. The police are looking for a sex murderer, and Josepha insists Savary is their man. What she does not know, however, can do her considerable damage.
    Duel of the Titans 1961 POSTER

    Duel of the Titans

    1961

    Italian

    5.8

    6

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    History

    peplum

    sibling relationship

    War

    Sergio Corbucci Sergio Corbucci Director Gordon Scott Gordon Scott as Remus Massimo Girotti Massimo Girotti as Re Tazio Benito Stefanelli Benito Stefanelli as Soldato con Amulio Ornella Vanoni Ornella Vanoni as Tarpeia
    Twin brothers were raised by wolves, revolt against tyranny in pre-Roman Italy and then come to a parting of the ways as they lead their people toward the founding of a new city, the founders of Rome.
    Many Moods of Skiing 1961 POSTER

    Many Moods of Skiing

    1961

    English

    7.8

    1

    Action

    Documentary

    Sport

    Warren Miller Warren Miller Director Othmar Schneider Othmar Schneider as Self - Skier Arnold Lunn Arnold Lunn as Self - Skier Helmut Recknagel Helmut Recknagel as Self - Skier Pepi Gramshammer Pepi Gramshammer as Self - Skier
    I bet you didn't know that there are Many Moods of Skiing? Well come along and find out just how many moods there are in Warren Miller's Many Moods of Skiing. Join skiers like Stein Eriksen, Cal Cantral, Don Powers, Othmar Schneider and many more as they ski around the globe. From Switzerland, across the ocean to Vermont and Washington, then finally back to Chamonix, watch as a Polar Bear shreds Sun Valley, see how the skiers in Switzerland find themselves in Avalanches, and even take a ski lesson from Warren Miller himself.
    Pojken i trädet 1961 POSTER

    Pojken i trädet

    1961

    Swedish

    6.4

    2

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    Arne Sucksdorff Arne Sucksdorff Director Anita Jodelsohn Anita Jodelsohn as Bengt Melin Bengt Melin as Anders Henrikson Anders Henrikson as John Cervin Björn Gustafson Björn Gustafson as Manne
    Göte is a young teen who seems to be at odds with his family and may not know his own mind that well either. Discontented and rebellious, Göte joins up with two mean-spirited game poachers in spite of the fact that he loves animals and nature. This contradiction between his own feelings and his need to rebel reaches a climax when a forest ranger starts to track down the young men in ever-tightening circles.
    Saint-Tropez Blues 1961 POSTER

    Saint-Tropez Blues

    1961

    French

    5.6

    3

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    saint tropez

    saint-tropez, france

    Marcel Moussy Marcel Moussy Director Fifi Baheux Fifi Baheux as Marie Laforêt Marie Laforêt as Anne-Marie Brémond Stéphane Audran Stéphane Audran as Lucie Corrado Guarducci Corrado Guarducci as (uncredited)
    With her parents away, Anne-Marie drops her studies to spend eight days in Saint-Tropez with her friend Jean-Paul. They are soon caught up in the Saint-Tropez whirlwind. Jean-Paul is seduced by a wealthy woman while Anne-Marie ends up alone with a young man she meets along the way.
    Reptilicus 1961 POSTER

    Reptilicus

    1961

    Danish

    3.7

    6

    Action

    Adventure

    denmark

    Drama

    Fantasy

    giant monster

    Horror

    lapland

    monster

    panic

    professor

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Sidney W. Pink Sidney W. Pink Director Carl Ottosen Carl Ottosen as Gen. Mark Grayson Mimi Heinrich Mimi Heinrich as Karen Martens Ann Smyrner Ann Smyrner as Lise Martens Robert Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite as Man
    A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.
    The Frightened City 1961 POSTER

    The Frightened City

    1961

    English

    6.2

    6

    33%

    33%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    film noir

    gangster

    noir

    John Lemont John Lemont Director Patrick Jordan Patrick Jordan as Frankie Farmer Alfred Marks Alfred Marks as Harry Foulcher Robert Cawdron Robert Cawdron as Nero Sean Connery Sean Connery as Paddy Damion
    A small time thief is recruited by a mobster to help with the racketeering. He doesn't like the job, but with the mob on his back, a femme fatale in his bed and a sick friend to care for, he will have to keep all his wits about him.
    Bloodlust! 1961 POSTER

    Bloodlust!

    1961

    English

    3.7

    1

    Action

    Horror

    hunter

    hunting

    hunting human beings

    jungle

    murder

    Thriller

    Ralph Brooke Ralph Brooke Director June Kenney June Kenney as Betty Scott Troy Patterson Troy Patterson as Captain Tony Bill Coontz Bill Coontz as Insane Man in Woods Robert Reed Robert Reed as Johnny Randall
    Two couples are on a boating trip when they come across an uncharted island. The four investigate and find themselves in the clutches of Dr. Albert Balleau, whose hobby is hunting both animals and humans… The group tries to escape only to be thwarted by Dr. Balleau and his henchmen.
    Der grüne Bogenschütze 1961 POSTER

    Der grüne Bogenschütze

    1961

    German

    5.9

    2

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    edgar wallace

    Jürgen Roland Jürgen Roland Director Gert Fröbe Gert Fröbe as Abel Bellamy Hans Epskamp Hans Epskamp as Mr. Howett Henry Lorenzen Henry Lorenzen as (uncredited) Karin Dor Karin Dor as Valerie Howett, geb. Bellamy
    The country estate of American emigre Abel Bellamy is haunted by the ghost of the Green Archer, a 14th century Robin Hood type figure who terrorised the former lords of the manor. Now, with the gangster coming home on vaguely defined business and his niece Valerie arriving with her adoptive father to take up residence in the adjacent mansion, much to Bellamy's annoyance, the archer has returned. Who is he and what does he want?
    The Colossus of Rhodes 1961 POSTER

    The Colossus of Rhodes

    1961

    Italian

    5.8

    13

    56%

    31%

    Action

    Adventure

    coup d'etat

    Drama

    greek mythology

    hero

    History

    invention

    inventor

    plot

    War

    Sergio Leone Sergio Leone Director Rory Calhoun Rory Calhoun as Dario Lea Massari Lea Massari as Diala Georges Marchal Georges Marchal as Peliocle Rafael Hernández Rafael Hernández as (uncredited)
    While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king, one from Rhodian patriots and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.
    Pecado de amor 1961 POSTER

    Pecado de amor

    1961

    Spanish

    6.5

    6

    Action

    Drama

    Musical

    Luis César Amadori Luis César Amadori Director Terence Hill Terence Hill as Ángel Vega Jorge Llopis Jorge Llopis as Fiscal Sara Montiel Sara Montiel as Magda Beltrán / Sor Belén Ana María Custodio Ana María Custodio as Sra. Vega
    Nun Belen works as a spiritual guide in a women's prison. Is a very understanding woman, possibly due to her past. At the past she was Magda, the star of the cabaret "The Mill of Twenty." She was attractive, young and admired by the public, she had it all, but three very different men end up marking her destination. A fate that is inexorably opposed to her happiness.
    A cavallo della tigre 1961 POSTER

    A cavallo della tigre

    1961

    Italian

    7.1

    3

    Comedy

    Drama

    Luigi Comencini Luigi Comencini Director Ferdinando Gerra Ferdinando Gerra as Ferruccio De Ceresa Ferruccio De Ceresa as Coppola Mario Adorf Mario Adorf as Mario Tagliabue Gian Maria Volonté Gian Maria Volonté as Papaleo
    Giacinto Rossi, a poor driver up to his neck in debt, is imprisoned for simulated crime. He finds himself in a cell with Tagliabue, an unscrupulous murderer; Sorcio, an elderly thief; and Papaleo, an honor-obsessed intellectual who murdered his fiancée's lover. Giacinto is forced by the three men to make a daring escape from prison.
    404 Error 1961 POSTER

    404 Error

    1961

    English

    4

    Action

    actor playing multiple roles

    Comedy

    factory worker

    france

    jealousy

    secretary

    widow

    Pierre Tchernia Pierre Tchernia Director Jacques Balutin Jacques Balutin as Balutin Jean-Marc Thibault Jean-Marc Thibault as L'effeminé / Effeminate Young Man Robert Seller Robert Seller as Le majordome de Mme Lucanzas Jean Carmet Jean Carmet as Le malandrin / The Burglar
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    Gidget Goes Hawaiian 1961 POSTER

    Gidget Goes Hawaiian

    1961

    English

    5.7

    3

    65%

    65%

    Action

    Comedy

    gidget

    hawaii

    Music

    Romance

    surfing

    Paul Wendkos Paul Wendkos Director Michael Callan Michael Callan as Eddie Horner Don Edmonds Don Edmonds as Larry Neal James Darren James Darren as Moondoggie Kenneth Gibson Kenneth Gibson as Plane Passenger
    Francis is desperate: her parents want to force her to come with them on vacation to Hawaii - just during the two weeks when her beloved "Moondoggy" is home from College. When he suggests her to go for it, she's even more in panic - doesn't he care to be with her? So she sets out for Hawaii in the worst mood. On the plane she meets the sociable Abby, who gives her the advice to forget about Jeff - and regrets it shortly after, when Francis follows the advice and steals her boyfriend Eddie, a famous dancer. But then Jeff discovers he's missing Francis...
    Pocketful of Miracles 1961 POSTER

    Pocketful of Miracles

    1961

    English

    7.1

    12

    50%

    73%

    Action

    apple

    Comedy

    deception

    Drama

    gangster

    makeover

    new york city

    prohibition era

    Frank Capra Frank Capra Director Arthur O'Connell Arthur O'Connell as Count Alfonso Romero Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Hood Peter Falk Peter Falk as Joy Boy Barton MacLane Barton MacLane as Police Commissioner
    A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
    Escape to Berlin 1961 POSTER

    Escape to Berlin

    1961

    German

    6.6

    2

    Action

    Drama

    Thriller

    Will Tremper Will Tremper Director Susanne Korda Susanne Korda as Doris Lange Horst Niendorf Horst Niendorf as Hermann Gueden Wittigo von Einsiedel Wittigo von Einsiedel as Stasi-Scherge mit Spitzbart Ralf Gregan Ralf Gregan as Streckenwärter der ostzonalen Reichsbahn
    A farmer from Eastern Germany decides to flee to West Germany.
    Kasen chitai 1961 POSTER

    Kasen chitai

    1961

    Japanese

    6.1

    2

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    japanese noir

    Hiromichi Takebe Hiromichi Takebe Director Den Kunikata Den Kunikata as Kindaichi Jun Ôtomo Jun Ôtomo as Naganuma Jun Tazaki Jun Tazaki as Shigemune Teruo Yoshida Teruo Yoshida as Shin'ichi
    Two young crooks who scam betters in the race track are employed by a yakuza gang called the Shigemori Syndicate to steal a shipment of handguns from a rival gang. Somewhere in the process they find themselves on the run from their own gang and one of them becomes himself romantically entangled with the boss's girlfriend. An ambitious underboss of the gang offers them a way out if they murder the previous boss but things don't turn out as planned (for everyone).
    Paris Blues 1961 POSTER

    Paris Blues

    1961

    English

    6.7

    15

    71%

    68%

    Action

    composer

    Drama

    expatriate

    jazz

    Music

    musician

    paris, france

    Romance

    Martin Ritt Martin Ritt Director Joanne Woodward Joanne Woodward as Lillian Corning Paul Newman Paul Newman as Ram Bowen André Luguet André Luguet as René Bernard Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong as Wild Man Moore
    During the 1960s, two American jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls and must decide between music and love.
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