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Pick of the Litter 1961
Judgment at Nuremberg
Judgment at Nuremberg
(1961) 
It's 1948 and a group of high-level Nazis are on trial for war crimes. Chief Justice Tracy must resist political pressures as he presides over the trials. Excellent performances throughout, especially by Dietrich and Garland. Considers to what extent an individual may be held accountable for actions committed under orders ... more
A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
(1961) 
Outstanding story of a black family trying to make a better life for themselves in an all-white neighborhood in Chicago. The characters are played realistically and make for a moving story. Each person struggles with doing what he must while still maintaining his dignity and sense of self. Based on ... more
Two Women
Two Women
(1961)  Unrated
Widowed Cesira (Loren) and her 13-year-old daughter Rosetta (Brown) travel war-torn Italy during WWII and must survive lack of food, bombings, and brutal soldiers. Tragic, moving, well-directed. Loren received well-deserved Oscar. Based on the novel by Alberto Moravia. In Italian with English subtitles or dubbed.
Yojimbo
Yojimbo
(1961) 
Two clans vying for political power bid on the services of a laconic masterless samurai Sanjuro (Mifune), who comes to their small town in 1860. The samurai sells his services to both parties, with devastating results for all. Japanese with subtitles or dubbed. Re-made by Sergio Leone as the 1964 ... more
The Hustler
The Hustler
(1961) 
The original story of Fast Eddie Felsen and his adventures in the seedy world of professional pool. Newman plays the naive, talented and self-destructive Felsen perfectly, Laurie is oustanding as his lover, and Gleason epitomizes the pool great Minnesota Fats. Rivetingly atmospheric, and exquisitely photographed. Parent to the reprise "The ... more

 
 
 
ALL AWARD WINNERS FROM 1961
 
 
The Alamo (Golden Globes Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
(1960)
 
The Apartment (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1960)
 
The Apartment (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1960)
 
The Apartment (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1960)
 
Ballad of a Soldier (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1960) Unrated
 
Breakfast at Tiffany's (Academy Awards) for Original Dramatic Score
(1961)
 
Breakfast at Tiffany's (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
(1961)
 
The Day the Earth Caught Fire (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Screenplay
(1961)
 
Elmer Gantry (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
(1960)
 
Exodus (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1960)
 
Goodbye Again (Cannes) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1961)
 
The Hustler (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
(1961)
 
The Hustler (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1961)
 
The Hustler (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1961)
 
The Hustler (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Art Direction (Black & White)
(1961)
 
The Hustler (N.Y. Film Critics) for Achievement in directing
(1961)
 
The Hustler (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1961)
 
Judgment at Nuremberg (Academy Awards) for Best Adapted screenplay
(1961)
 
Judgment at Nuremberg (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Screenplay
(1961)
 
Judgment at Nuremberg (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1961)
 
Judgment at Nuremberg (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1961)
 
La Dolce Vita (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Costume Design (Color)
(1960)
 
La Dolce Vita (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1960)
 
Mother Joan of the Angels (Cannes) for Grand Jury Prize
(1960)
 
No Love for Johnnie (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1960)
 
Psycho (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1960)
 
A Raisin in the Sun (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1961)
 
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1960)
 
The Sky Above, the Mud Below (Academy Awards) for Best Documentary Feature
(1961)
 
Song Without End (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1960) Unrated
 
Spartacus (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Motion Picture - Drama
(1960) PG-13
 
Splendor in the Grass (Academy Awards) for Best Story and Screenplay
(1961)
 
Summer and Smoke (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1961)
 
Sunrise at Campobello (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
(1960)
 
A Taste of Honey (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1961)
 
A Taste of Honey (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1961)
 
Through a Glass Darkly (Academy Awards) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1961) Unrated
 
Town without Pity (Golden Globes Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
(1961) Unrated
 
Two Women (Cannes) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1961) Unrated
 
Two Women (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1961) Unrated
 
Two Women (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1961) Unrated
 
Two Women (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1961) Unrated
 
The Virgin Spring (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1959) Unrated
 
Viridiana (Cannes) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1961) Unrated
 
West Side Story (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1961)
 
West Side Story (Academy Awards) for Achievement in directing
(1961)
 
West Side Story (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Art Direction (Color)
(1961)
 
West Side Story (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Sound
(1961)
 
West Side Story (Academy Awards) for Scoring of a Musical
(1961)
 
West Side Story (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1961)
 
 
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