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1957 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1957, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

1957 Academy Awards

The Bridge on the River Kwai
Written by: Pierre Boulle, Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson
Directed by: David Lean
Starring: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Outline: In a Japanese POW camp during World War II, British prisoners are forced to build a railway bridge. The film explores themes of duty, honor, and the human spirit under duress.
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Old Yeller
Written by: Fred Gipson, William Tunberg
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York, Chuck Connors
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young boy in the Texas frontier adopts a stray dog who becomes a loyal protector of his family. The film portrays the bond between a boy and his dog amidst the challenges of frontier life.
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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Written by: Leon Uris, James R. Webb
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, DeForest Kelley, John Ireland, Earl Holliman
Country: United States of America
Outline: A dramatization of the legendary 1881 gunfight between lawmen Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday and the Clanton gang in Tombstone, Arizona. The film delves into the events leading up to the historic shootout.
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Sayonara
Written by: James Michener, Paul Osborn
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Marlon Brando, James Garner, Red Buttons, Miiko Taka, Martha Scott, Patricia Owens
Country: United States of America
Outline: An American Air Force officer stationed in Japan during the Korean War falls in love with a Japanese entertainer, leading to cultural and personal conflicts. The film explores themes of love, prejudice, and cultural differences.
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Peyton Place
Written by: John Michael Hayes
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi, Arthur Kennedy, Lloyd Nolan
Country: United States of America
Outline: In a small New England town, the lives of its residents intertwine, revealing secrets and scandals beneath the surface.
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Pal Joey
Written by: Joan Harrison, Dorothy Kingsley
Directed by: George Sidney
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth, Kim Novak, Bobby Sherwood, Phil Silvers, Barbara Nichols
Country: United States of America
Outline: A nightclub singer and dancer, Joey Evans, is trying to make it big in the entertainment world. He becomes involved with two women: a wealthy widow and a young dancer, leading to complications in his personal and professional life.
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Don't Go Near the Water
Written by: Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson
Directed by: Charles Walters
Starring: Glenn Ford, Gia Scala, Jeffrey Hunter, Anne Francis, Keenan Wynn, Mickey Shaughnessy
Country: United States of America
Outline: A U.S. Navy public relations officer is assigned to a small island in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. He faces challenges in managing the island's public image and dealing with the eccentricities of its inhabitants.
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Island in the Sun
Written by: John Patrick, Robert Rossen
Directed by: Robert Rossen
Starring: James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Dorothy Dandridge, John Justin, Harry Belafonte, Joan Collins
Country: United States of America
Outline: In the Caribbean island of Santa Marta, a group of residents from different backgrounds and social standings navigate love, politics, and racial tensions, leading to personal and societal conflicts.
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12 Angry Men
Written by: Reginald Rose
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden
Country: United States of America
Outline: A jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
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Kalle wird Bürgermeister
Written by: Fritz Genschow, Renée Stobrawa, Rolf Ulrici
Directed by: Fritz Genschow
Starring: Renée Stobrawa, Fritz Genschow, Renate Fischer, Günter Hertel, Alexander Welbat
Country: Germany
Outline: A German fairy tale film directed by Fritz Genschow, featuring Renée Stobrawa and Fritz Genschow.
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12 Angry Men
Written by: Reginald Rose
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden, Jack Klugman, Joseph Sweeney, Edward Binns, Rudy Bond, Billy Nelson, Tom Gorman
Country: United States of America
Outline: A jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
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Pyaasa
Written by: Guru Dutt, Abrar Alvi
Directed by: Guru Dutt
Starring: Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Mala Sinha, Rehman, Johnny Walker, K. N. Singh, Leela Chitnis, S. N. Banerjee, D. K. Sapru, Mehmood, S. N. Tripathi, S. N. Banerjee
Country: India
Outline: A struggling poet in 1950s Bombay is disillusioned by the materialism around him and the indifference of the literary world to his work.
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Paths of Glory
Written by: Stanley Kubrick, Jim Thompson, Calder Willingham
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready, Timothy Carey, Joe Turkel
Country: United States of America
Outline: In World War I, Colonel Dax defends three soldiers court-martialed for cowardice after a failed attack. The film critiques military hierarchy and the futility of war.
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Witness for the Prosecution
Written by: Billy Wilder, Harry Kurnitz, Agatha Christie
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams, Henry Daniell
Country: United States of America
Outline: A veteran barrister defends a man accused of murdering a wealthy widow, only to face unexpected twists in the courtroom. The film is renowned for its suspense and unexpected ending.
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A Face in the Crowd
Written by: Budd Schulberg
Directed by: Elia Kazan
Starring: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick, Paul McGrath
Country: United States of America
Outline: A drifter with a gift for gab becomes a media sensation, leading to fame and corruption. The film is a critique of the American media and the cult of celebrity.
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Sweet Smell of Success
Written by: Ernest Lehman
Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Barbara Nichols, Jeff Donnell
Country: United States of America
Outline: A press agent becomes entangled in the machinations of a powerful newspaper columnist, leading to moral and professional compromises. The film is a sharp commentary on the media industry.
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The Seventh Seal
Written by: Ingmar Bergman
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe, Bibi Andersson, Inga Gill
Country: Sweden
Outline: A medieval knight returns from the Crusades and plays a game of chess with Death, seeking answers to existential questions. The film explores themes of mortality and the search for meaning.
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Wild Strawberries
Written by: Ingmar Bergman
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Jullan Kindahl, Folke Sundquist, Ake Grönberg, Naima Wifstrand, Gertrud Fridh, Gunnar Sjöberg, Hjördis Petterson, Birger Malmsten
Country: Sweden
Outline: An aging professor, facing a medical crisis, reflects on his life and relationships during a road trip to receive an honorary degree.
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Naya Daur
Written by: Akhtar Mirza
Directed by: B.R. Chopra
Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Ajit, Jeevan, Johnny Walker
Country: India
Outline: The film narrates the story of Shankar and Krishna, two best friends who fall for the same woman, Rajni.
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Mother India
Written by: Wajahat Mirza, S. Ali Raza
Directed by: Mehboob Khan
Starring: Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar
Country: India
Outline: A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations, always adhering to her moral code.
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