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1967 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1967, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

1967 Academy Awards

The Graduate
Written by: Buck Henry, Calder Willingham
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels, Murray Hamilton
Country: United States of America
Outline: Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate, becomes involved in an affair with an older woman, Mrs. Robinson, leading to unexpected complications.
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Bonnie and Clyde
Written by: David Newman, Robert Benton
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman, Estelle Parsons
Country: United States of America
Outline: The film chronicles the lives of infamous bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow during the Great Depression, highlighting their criminal exploits and romantic relationship.
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Written by: William Rose
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, Katharine Hepburn, Katharine Houghton, Cecil Kellaway
Country: United States of America
Outline: A liberal couple faces challenges when their daughter brings home her African American fiancé, testing their progressive values.
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The Dirty Dozen
Written by: Nunnally Johnson, Lukas Heller
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, John Cassavetes, Telly Savalas
Country: United States of America
Outline: A U.S. Army major assembles a team of convicts for a dangerous World War II mission behind enemy lines, offering them a chance at redemption.
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To Sir, with Love
Written by: James Clavell
Directed by: James Clavell
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Judy Geeson, Christian Roberts, Suzy Kendall, Patricia Routledge, Lulu
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Outline: A teacher in London's East End faces challenges in a classroom of unruly students, leading to personal growth and mutual respect. The film addresses social and racial issues, highlighting the transformative power of education.
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The Jungle Book
Written by: Larry Clemmons, Ralph Wright, Ken Anderson, Vance Gerry
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway
Country: United States of America
Outline: Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, embarks on a journey to the 'Man-Village' for his safety, encountering various animals along the way. The film is known for its memorable characters and the song 'The Bare Necessities.'
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You Only Live Twice
Written by: Roald Dahl
Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Tetsurō Tamba, Karin Dor, Donald Pleasence
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Outline: James Bond is presumed dead after an incident in Hong Kong, but is later revealed to be alive and on a mission to investigate the hijacking of American and Soviet spacecraft. The film is known for its action sequences and exotic locations.
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Camelot
Written by: Alan Jay Lerner
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero, David Hemmings, Lionel Jeffries
Country: United States of America
Outline: The film portrays the legendary love triangle between King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot, set against the backdrop of the rise and fall of Camelot. It is a musical adaptation of the Broadway play.
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Valley of the Dolls
Written by: Helen Deutsch, Dorothy Kingsley
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, Paul Burke, Sharon Tate, Susan Hayward
Country: United States of America
Outline: Three women navigate the entertainment industry, facing ambition, love, and addiction. Their intertwined lives lead to personal and professional challenges.
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Cool Hand Luke
Written by: Donn Pearce, Frank R. Pierson
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Robert Drivas, Lou Antonio, Strother Martin, Jo Van Fleet
Country: United States of America
Outline: A rebellious prisoner challenges authority and inspires fellow inmates. His defiance leads to both admiration and tragedy.
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In the Heat of the Night
Written by: Sterling Silliphant
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Larry Gates
Country: United States of America
Outline: A black detective and a white sheriff investigate a murder in a racially tense Southern town. Their partnership challenges societal norms.
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In Cold Blood
Written by: Richard Brooks
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Robert Blake, Scott Wilson, John Forsythe, Paul Stewart, Charles McGraw
Country: United States of America
Outline: Two drifters murder a Kansas family, leading to a nationwide manhunt. The film explores the psychological motives behind the crime.
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Playtime
Written by: Jacques Tati
Directed by: Jacques Tati
Starring: Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, Marcelle Faure-Bertin, Lucien Frégis
Country: France
Outline: A comedic exploration of modern urban life, focusing on the misadventures of Monsieur Hulot in a futuristic city.
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Belle de Jour
Written by: Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli
Country: France
Outline: Séverine, a young housewife, leads a double life as a prostitute in a high-class brothel, exploring her fantasies and desires.
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Wait Until Dark
Written by: Frederick Knott
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna
Country: United States of America
Outline: A blind woman is terrorized by criminals who believe she has a doll filled with heroin in her apartment.
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The Incident
Written by: Joseph Stefano
Directed by: Larry Peerce
Starring: Tony Musante, Martin Sheen, Beau Bridges
Country: United States of America
Outline: Two young hoodlums terrorize passengers on a late-night subway train, leading to a tense and dramatic confrontation.
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Belle de Jour
Written by: Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli
Country: France
Outline: Séverine, a young housewife, leads a double life as a prostitute in a high-class brothel, exploring her fantasies and desires.
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The Producers
Written by: Mel Brooks
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn, Kenneth Mars
Country: United States of America
Outline: A stage-play producer devises a plan to make money by producing a sure-fire flop.
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The Young Girls of Rochefort
Written by: Jacques Demy
Directed by: Jacques Demy
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Dorléac, George Chakiris, Michel Piccoli, Jacques Perrin, Grover Dale, Geneviève Thénier, Gene Kelly, Danielle Darrieux
Country: France
Outline: Twin sisters Delphine and Solange, a dance instructor and a music teacher, long for big-city life. When a fair comes through their quiet port town, so does the possibility of escape.
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Two for the Road
Written by: Frederick Raphael
Directed by: Stanley Donen
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Albert Finney, Eleanor Bron, William Daniels
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Outline: A married couple's relationship is tested over a period of years and several vacations.
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El Dorado
Written by: Leigh Brackett, Jules Furthman
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Charlene Holt
Country: United States of America
Outline: A gunfighter and a sheriff team up to rescue a kidnapped girl and take on a gang of outlaws.
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