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- Fail-Safe (1964) A chilling, timely take on the Cold War between America and the Soviet Union, “Fail-Safe” is a bleak, unsparing and morally acute look at warfare and the damage it does.
- The Pawnbroker (1964) A ground breaking film in many ways, “The Pawnbroker” was one of the first American films to address the plight of Jewish survivors of The Holocaust during World War II.
- The Hill (1965) One of five films actor Sean Connery made with Lumet, this is a compelling, allegorical look at the relationship between persecutor and persecuted.
- Murder On The Orient Express (1974) A director with an incredible versatility to him, this saw Lumet head across the pond to England. A classically beautiful take on Agatha Christie’s classic story, it’s a beautifully shot and acted ‘whodunnit’ that holds you from the opening frame right till its final shot.
The wonderful Sidney Lumet is one of the greatest film directors of all time. His first project was the timeless 12 Angry Men, which was in collaboration with Henry Fonda and a huge critical success. From his success on 12 Angry Men in 1957, Sidney Lumet has created many gritty, excellent, well crafted films for over 50 years. Here are 20 of his very best.
- NETWORK (1976) Directed by Sidney Lumet. Written by Paddy Chayefsky. Starring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight.
- 12 ANGRY MEN (1957) Directed by Sidney Lumet. Screenplay by Reginald Rose, based on his teleplay. Starring Henry Fonda, Martin Balsam, Ed Begley, Edward Binns, Lee J. Cobb, John Fiedler, Jack Klugman, E. G. Marshall, Joseph Sweeney, George Voskovec, Jack Warden, Robert Webber.
- DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975) Directed by Sidney Lumet. Written by Frank Pierson, based on the article “The Boys in the Bank” by P. F. Kluge and Thomas Moore.
- THE VERDICT (1982) Directed by Sidney Lumet. Screenplay by David Mamet, based on the novel by Barry Reed. Starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O’Shea, Lindsay Crouse.
- 12 Angry Men (1957) “Nice bunch of guys, huh?” says Edward Binns’s Juror 6 to Henry Fonda’s Juror 8. “They’re about the same as anyone else,” Juror 8 returns.
- Fail-Safe (1964) “I don’t know what I’d do without you,” Dan O’Herlihy’s General Black tells his wife. “You wouldn’t do very well,” she kids, adding, “There’s no chance of that, is there?”
- The Hill (1965) “Morning, sir. Heat exhaustion,” are The Hill’s first words of dialogue, spoken to a medical officer, who will see worse cases than this one.
- Serpico (1973) The roast beef roll controversy at Charlie’s sums it up. “It’s all fatty,” Frank murmurs, staring down at his order. A patrolman new to the job, Frank is confused; there was lean stuff in the cabinet.
Jul 30, 2024 · Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to commemorate the career of one of America’s greatest directors, Sidney Lumet. They talk about him as a person, his path to becoming a workman director ...
Sidney Arthur Lumet (/ l uː ˈ m ɛ t / loo-MET; [1] June 25, 1924 – April 9, 2011) was an American film director. Lumet started his career in theatre before moving to film, where he gained a reputation for making realistic and gritty New York dramas which focused on the working class, tackled social injustices, and often questioned authority.
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Oct 28, 2016 · Comprised mostly of an interview conducted just a few years before his death, “By Sidney Lumet” won’t just make you want to revisit his works but reappreciate the role of a great director in cinema. Given the breadth of his accomplishments, it may come as a surprise how often a very humble Lumet speaks of luck.
