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Pick of the Litter 1962
Lawrence of Arabia
(1962)  PG
Exceptional biography of T.E. Lawrence, a British military "observer" who strategically aids the Bedouins battle the Turks during WWI. Lawrence, played masterfully by O'Toole in his first major film, is a hero consumed more by a need to reject British tradition than to save the Arab population. He takes on ... more
The Music Man
(1962)  G
Con man in the guise of a traveling salesman gets off the train in River City, Iowa. After hearing about plans to build a pool hall, he argues it would be the gateway to hell for the young, impressionable males of the town. He then convinces the River Cityzens to ... more
The Manchurian Candidate
(1962
Political thriller about an American Korean War vet who suspects that he and his platoon may have been brainwashed during the war, with his highly decorated, heroic friend programmed by commies to be an operational assassin. Loaded with shocks, conspiracy, inventive visual imagery, and bitter political satire of naivete and ... more
Jules and Jim
(1962
Beautiful film with perfect casting, particularly Moreau. Spanning from 1912 to 1932, it is the story of a friendship between two men and their 20-year love for the same woman. Werner is the shy German Jew and Serre the fun-loving Frenchman, who meet as students. The two men discover and ... more
Shoot the Piano Player
(1962)  Unrated
Former concert pianist (Aznavour, spendidly cast) changes his name and plays piano at a low-class Paris cafe. A convoluted plot ensues; he becomes involved with gangsters, though his girlfriend wants him to try a comeback. Lots of atmosphere, character development, humor, and romance. A Truffaut masterpiece based on a pulp ... more

 
 
 
ALL AWARD WINNERS FROM 1962
 
 
Advise and Consent (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1962)
 
Birdman of Alcatraz (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1962)
 
Days of Wine and Roses (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
(1962)
 
Divorce--Italian Style (Academy Awards) for Best Story and Screenplay
(1962)
 
The Guns of Navarone (Golden Globes Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
(1961)
 
The Guns of Navarone (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Motion Picture - Drama
(1961)
 
Judgment at Nuremberg (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
(1961)
 
Judgment at Nuremberg (Golden Globes Awards) for Achievement in directing
(1961)
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Academy Awards) for Best Picture of the year
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Art Direction (Color)
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Academy Awards) for Achievement in film editing
(1962) PG
 
(1962) PG
 
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Academy Awards) for Achievement in directing
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Academy Awards) for Best Original Score
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Sound
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Achievement in directing
(1962) PG
 
Lawrence of Arabia (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1962) PG
 
Long Day's Journey into Night (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1962)
 
Long Day's Journey into Night (Cannes) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1962)
 
The Longest Day (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
(1962)
 
The Manchurian Candidate (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1962)
 
The Miracle Worker (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1962) Unrated
 
The Miracle Worker (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1962) Unrated
 
The Miracle Worker (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1962) Unrated
 
The Miracle Worker (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1962) Unrated
 
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (Berlin Intl. Film Fest.) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1962)
 
The Music Man (Academy Awards) for Adapted Score
(1962) G
 
My Life to Live (Venice Film Fest.) for Special Jury Prize
(1962) Unrated
 
My Name Is Ivan (Venice Film Fest.) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1962) Unrated
 
Pocketful of Miracles (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1961)
 
Summer and Smoke (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
(1961)
 
Sundays & Cybele (Academy Awards) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1962)
 
Sweet Bird of Youth (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1962)
 
A Taste of Honey (Cannes) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1961)
 
A Taste of Honey (Cannes) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1961)
 
 
To Kill a Mockingbird (Academy Awards) for Best Adapted screenplay
(1962)
 
To Kill a Mockingbird (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1962)
 
To Kill a Mockingbird (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Art Direction (Black & White)
(1962)
 
Two Women (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1961) Unrated
 
West Side Story (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1961)
 
West Side Story (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1961)
 
West Side Story (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1961)
 
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Costume Design (Black & White)
(1962)
 
 
 
 
 
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