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A list of 82 classic films in black and white, from Citizen Kane to Psycho, with ratings, summaries, and cast information. Explore the finest moments of cinema before color, from different genres and directors.
- Casablanca. 1942. 887 votes. Set in World War II, this iconic film follows the romantic and political entanglements of an American expatriate named Rick, who runs a nightclub in the titular Moroccan city.
- It's a Wonderful Life. 1946. 795 votes. A heartwarming tale of redemption and second chances, this film centers on George Bailey, a despondent man contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve.
- Psycho. 1960. 719 votes. Directed by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, this chilling thriller follows Marion Crane, a secretary who embezzles money from her employer and checks into the remote Bates Motel.
- It Happened One Night. 1934. 326 votes. A true screwball comedy classic, the film follows an heiress who runs away from her controlling father and meets a brash reporter eager to get a scoop on her story.
Black or White is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Mike Binder. The film stars Kevin Costner , Octavia Spencer , Jillian Estell, Bill Burr , Jennifer Ehle , André Holland , Gillian Jacobs and Anthony Mackie .
Jan 30, 2015 · A grieving widower fights for custody of his biracial granddaughter with his sister-in-law, who is also her grandmother. The film explores themes of race, family, and forgiveness, and is based on a true story.
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- Drama
- Mike Binder
- 2015-01-30
- To Kill A Mockingbird. 1962 | 2 hours 9 minutes | Directed by Robert Mulligan. Starring Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton. Many have heard of this masterpiece by Robert Mulligan, yet very little know the actual story.
- Psycho. 1960 | 1 hour 49 minutes | Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles. Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who has stolen $40,000 from her company to flee with her boyfriend, is on the run and stops at the run-down Bates Motel for the night.
- Schindler's List. 1993 | 3 hours 15 minutes | Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley. This film tells the story of Nazi officer Oskar Schindler, who secretly saved hundreds of Jewish people from concentration camps.
- Citizen Kane. 1941 | 1 hour 59 minutes | Directed by Orson Welles. Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore. The plot of Citizen Kane is surprisingly straightforward.
Nov 10, 2021 · A list of modern-era films that chose to shoot in black and white for aesthetic or storytelling reasons, from "The Last Picture Show" to "Schindler's List". See how directors such as Scorsese, Spielberg and Lee used monochrome to create distinctive looks and moods.
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Aug 11, 2021 · A list of 100 classic movies shot in black and white, spanning genres, decades, and nationalities. From film noir to neorealism, from Hollywood to international cinema, these films showcase the art and power of black and white cinematography.
