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    Two Men in Manhattan 1959 POSTER

    Two Men in Manhattan

    1959

    French

    6.6

    9

    57%

    57%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    french noir

    new york city

    Thriller

    Jean-Pierre Melville Jean-Pierre Melville Director Jean Lara Jean Lara as Aubert Alexandra Stewart Alexandra Stewart as Bit Billy Beck Billy Beck as Le partenaire de Judith Nelson sur scène Carl Studer Carl Studer as Le sergent de police au snack
    Two French journalists become embroiled in a criminal plot in New York City involving a disappeared United Nations diplomat.
    Brother Liu and Brother Wang on the Roads in Taiwan Part 1 1959 POSTER

    Brother Liu and Brother Wang on the Roads in Taiwan Part 1

    1959

    Chinese

    6.8

    2

    Comedy

    Feng Tien Feng Tien Director Hung. Mu-Tan Hung. Mu-Tan as Yueh-Tan Ri Yueh-Tan Ri as Mu-Tan Pai Mu-Tan Pai as Chang Ta-Gung Chang Ta-Gung as
    Overweight shoeshiner Brother Wang (Wang Ge) and skinny rickshaw driver Brother Liu (Liu Ge) are best friends and roommates. One day, they come across a fortune teller who offers a peculiar forecast: that Wang will become very wealthy in three days but that Liu will die in 44 days. When Wang strikes gold by winning the lottery, just as predicted, the celebratory mood is soon eclipsed by the reminder that Liu’s death also has been forecast. With his newfound wealth, Wang decides to reward his dying buddy with the trip of a lifetime. Carrying around a suitcase full of cash, the working-class twosome embark on a road trip around the beautiful island of Taiwan. Enjoying a lavish lifestyle as inexperienced big spenders, they find themselves in unexpected situations and amusing predicaments, one after another.
    The Atomic Submarine 1959 POSTER

    The Atomic Submarine

    1959

    English

    5.2

    2

    28%

    28%

    alien

    arctic polar circle region

    flying saucer

    monster

    Sci-Fi

    spacecraft

    submarine

    Thriller

    Spencer Gordon Bennet Spencer Gordon Bennet Director Brett Halsey Brett Halsey as Dr. Carl Neilson Jr. Kenneth Becker Kenneth Becker as Frogman Powell Paul Dubov Paul Dubov as Lt. David Milburn Tom Conway Tom Conway as Sir Ian Hunt
    Ships disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a special submarine is sent to investigate.
    The Devil's Disciple 1959 POSTER

    The Devil's Disciple

    1959

    English

    6.9

    5

    69%

    69%

    18th century

    american revolution

    based on play or musical

    black and white

    Comedy

    flint rock

    History

    minister

    Romance

    War

    Guy Hamilton Guy Hamilton Director John Harvey John Harvey as British officer Janette Scott Janette Scott as Judith Anderson Brian Oulton Brian Oulton as Mr. Brudenell Burt Lancaster Burt Lancaster as The Rev. Anthony Anderson
    In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend.
    A Summer Place 1959 POSTER

    A Summer Place

    1959

    English

    6.9

    1

    83%

    70%

    Action

    businessman

    Drama

    former flame

    Romance

    summer

    Delmer Daves Delmer Daves Director Constance Ford Constance Ford as Helen Jorgenson Gertrude Flynn Gertrude Flynn as Helen's Mother Richard Egan Richard Egan as Ken Jorgenson Ann Doran Ann Doran as Mrs. Talbert
    A self-made businessman rekindles a romance with a former flame while their two teenage children begin a romance of their own with drastic consequences for both couples.
    The Tiger of Eschnapur 1959 POSTER

    The Tiger of Eschnapur

    1959

    German

    6.6

    6

    Action

    Adventure

    bengal tiger

    Drama

    india

    maharajah

    Romance

    Thriller

    tiger attack

    Fritz Lang Fritz Lang Director Luciana Paluzzi Luciana Paluzzi as Bharani - Seetha's servant Claus Holm Claus Holm as Dr. Walter Rhode Sabine Bethmann Sabine Bethmann as Irene Rhode Debra Paget Debra Paget as Seetha the Sheeva dancer
    In Eschnapur, a German architect saves the life of the Maharajah's favorite temple dancer and becomes Maharajah's friend but their friendship is tested when the architect and the dancer fall in-love, triggering the Maharajah's vengeful ire.
    Picnic on the Grass 1959 POSTER

    Picnic on the Grass

    1959

    French

    6.5

    13

    Action

    Comedy

    Romance

    Jean Renoir Jean Renoir Director Catherine Rouvel Catherine Rouvel as Nénette Jean Claudio Jean Claudio as Rousseau Jacqueline Morane Jacqueline Morane as Titine Thierry Roland Thierry Roland as TV announcer
    Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where mother nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm that throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.
    Horrors of the Black Museum 1959 POSTER

    Horrors of the Black Museum

    1959

    English

    5.9

    7

    33%

    26%

    Horror

    hypnotism

    hypnotist

    Arthur Crabtree Arthur Crabtree Director Austin Trevor Austin Trevor as Commissioner Wayne John Harvey John Harvey as Man in Bookshop Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen as Supt. Graham Aileen Lewis Aileen Lewis as Woman in Queue for Book Signing
    A writer of murder mysteries finds himself caught up in a string of murders in London.
    Carry on Nurse 1959 POSTER

    Carry on Nurse

    1959

    English

    6.2

    11

    Action

    ambulance

    carry on

    Comedy

    innuendo

    journalist

    radio

    romance

    Romance

    Gerald Thomas Gerald Thomas Director John Horsley John Horsley as Anaesthetist Brian Oulton Brian Oulton as Henry Bray Shirley Eaton Shirley Eaton as Staff Nurse Dorothy Denton Joan Sims Joan Sims as Student Nurse Stella Dawson
    In Haven Hospital, a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital altogether. The formidable Matron's debut gives everyone a chill every time she walks past, with only Reckitt standing up to her. There's a colonel who's a constant nuisance, a bumbling nurse, a romance between Ted York and Nurse Denton, and Bell wants his bunion removed straight away, so after a couple of pints, the men decide to remove the bunion themselves!
    The Trap 1959 POSTER

    The Trap

    1959

    English

    6.6

    3

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    Thriller

    Norman Panama Norman Panama Director Karl Lukas Karl Lukas as Greenie John Indrisano John Indrisano as Hood Tina Louise Tina Louise as Linda Anderson Wayne Heffley Wayne Heffley as Lou Brann
    Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...
    The 39 Steps 1959 POSTER

    The 39 Steps

    1959

    English

    6.6

    8

    68%

    68%

    based on novel or book

    chase

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    murder

    Mystery

    on the run

    remake

    Thriller

    Ralph Thomas Ralph Thomas Director Michael Brennan Michael Brennan as Detective on Train Harry Towb Harry Towb as Harold Duncan Lamont Duncan Lamont as Kennedy Sam Kydd Sam Kydd as Train Steward
    In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
    The 400 Blows 1959 POSTER

    The 400 Blows

    1959

    French

    55

    99%

    94%

    Action

    black and white

    coming of age

    Crime

    delinquent

    Drama

    fingerprint

    fondling

    paris, france

    François Truffaut François Truffaut Director Jean-Pierre Léaud Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel François Truffaut François Truffaut as Man in Funfair Jean-Luc Godard Jean-Luc Godard as Overheard Man Jeanne Moreau Jeanne Moreau as Woman with Dog
    For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
    John Paul Jones 1959 POSTER

    John Paul Jones

    1959

    English

    6.3

    3

    28%

    28%

    18th century

    Action

    american revolution

    Biography

    historical figure

    History

    revolutionary war

    Romance

    War

    John Farrow John Farrow Director Thomas Gomez Thomas Gomez as Esek Hopkins David Farrar David Farrar as John Wilkes Alfred Brown Alfred Brown as Lt. Landais Frank Latimore Frank Latimore as Lt. Richard Dale
    The career of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia.
    The Oregon Trail 1959 POSTER

    The Oregon Trail

    1959

    English

    5.2

    4

    Action

    Drama

    wagon train

    Western

    Gene Fowler Jr. Gene Fowler Jr. Director Elizabeth Patterson Elizabeth Patterson as Maria Cooper Addison Richards Addison Richards as President James Polk Oscar Beregi Jr. Oscar Beregi Jr. as Ralph Clayman Gloria Talbott Gloria Talbott as Shona Hastings
    In 1846, a reporter for the New York Herald joins a wagon train bound for the Oregon Territory. He hopes to confirm a rumor that President Polk is sending in soldiers disguised as settlers in order to strengthen American claims to the Territory.
    Ten Seconds to Hell 1959 POSTER

    Ten Seconds to Hell

    1959

    English

    6.5

    3

    31%

    31%

    Action

    Drama

    ex soldier

    prisoner of war

    Romance

    War

    Robert Aldrich Robert Aldrich Director Jack Palance Jack Palance as Eric Koertner Richard Wattis Richard Wattis as Maj. Haven Martine Carol Martine Carol as Margot Hofer Michael Pate Michael Pate as Narrator
    Two rivals from a German bomb squad are left to deactivate duds in postwar Berlin.
    Edge of Eternity 1959 POSTER

    Edge of Eternity

    1959

    English

    6.5

    1

    53%

    53%

    chase

    Crime

    Drama

    grand canyon

    Mystery

    Thriller

    Don Siegel Don Siegel Director Cornel Wilde Cornel Wilde as Les Martin Hope Summers Hope Summers as Motel Attendant Edgar Buchanan Edgar Buchanan as Sheriff Edwards John Roy John Roy as Whitmore
    Helped by socialite Janice Kendon and barkeeper Scott O'Brien, Arizona deputy sheriff Les Martin works to solve three brutal murders in and around the Grand Canyon. His efforts leads to the killer fleeing with Janice as a hostage and a chase by car and helicopter lead to a climax on a miner's bucket on cables a mile above the canyon floor.
    The Mummy 1959 POSTER

    The Mummy

    1959

    English

    6.6

    15

    92%

    64%

    Action

    Adventure

    curse

    Horror

    mummy

    murder

    princess

    remake

    swamp

    Terence Fisher Terence Fisher Director Peter Cushing Peter Cushing as John Banning George Pastell George Pastell as Mehemet Bey Michael Ripper Michael Ripper as Poacher Christopher Lee Christopher Lee as The Mummy / Kharis
    One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.
    Terror Is a Man 1959 POSTER

    Terror Is a Man

    1959

    English

    5.3

    4

    24%

    24%

    Horror

    mad scientist

    Romance

    Sci-Fi

    Eddie Romero Eddie Romero Director Francis Lederer Francis Lederer as Dr. Charles Girard Greta Thyssen Greta Thyssen as Frances Girard Oscar Keesee Oscar Keesee as Walter Perrera Richard Derr Richard Derr as William Fitzgerald
    A mad scientist transforms a panther into a man-like creature that escapes and goes on a murderous rampage.
    The Scarface Mob 1959 POSTER

    The Scarface Mob

    1959

    English

    7.2

    5

    Crime

    Drama

    edited from tv series

    gangster

    g-men

    Phil Karlson Phil Karlson Director Eddie Firestone Eddie Firestone as Eric Hansen Lou Krugman Lou Krugman as Hood Keenan Wynn Keenan Wynn as Joe Fuselli Paul Picerni Paul Picerni as Tony Liguri
    Story of how a group of incorruptible federal lawmen helped put 1920s' Chicago gangster Al Capone in prison.
    Experiment in Evil 1959 POSTER

    Experiment in Evil

    1959

    French

    6.5

    5

    100%

    48%

    Action

    double life

    Drama

    Horror

    jekyll and hyde

    Sci-Fi

    Jean Renoir Jean Renoir Director Jacqueline Morane Jacqueline Morane as Alberte Bernard Fresson Bernard Fresson as Extra Jean-Louis Barrault Jean-Louis Barrault as Le docteur Cordelier / Opale Catherine Rouvel Catherine Rouvel as (scenes deleted)
    Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
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