1962

The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence’s mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic…

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1930s Alabama, this film follows the story of a young girl named Scout Finch and her brother Jem as they navigate the complexities…

In this 1962 film adaptation of Franz Kafka’s novel, a man named Josef K. finds himself inexplicably arrested and entangled in a bewildering legal system. As he navigates the surreal…

In this animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, the bumbling yet endearing Mister Magoo takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. As the story unfolds, Scrooge is visited by…

Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw…

In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.

A haunting tale unfolds as a young woman named Mary Henry survives a car accident and relocates to a new town, only to be drawn to a mysterious, abandoned carnival…

In this psychological thriller directed by Robert Aldrich, two aging sisters, both former actresses, live in a decaying Hollywood mansion. The film stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, whose real-life…

The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of…

In this gripping drama, Anthony Quinn delivers a powerful performance as a washed-up boxer facing the end of his career. With the support of his loyal trainer, played by Mickey…

In this 1962 film, the blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and danger as he returns to a town he once knew. The story…

This 1962 French film, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, follows the life of Nana, a young Parisian woman portrayed by Anna Karina, as she navigates her aspirations and struggles. The narrative…

Directed by Tony Richardson, this 1962 British film explores the life of a rebellious young man, Colin Smith, portrayed by Tom Courtenay, who finds solace in long-distance running while serving…

Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.

A sculptor and his partner plot to murder a wealthy young family member to seize his inheritance, but their scheme unravels unexpectedly.

This 1962 film, directed by John Frankenheimer, stars Burt Lancaster in a compelling portrayal of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who becomes a renowned ornithologist while serving a life sentence….

In this classic Western directed by Sam Peckinpah, two aging former lawmen, played by Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea, are hired to transport a shipment of gold from a remote…

In this 1962 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, a middle-aged literature professor becomes infatuated with a young girl, leading to a complex and controversial relationship. The movie stars James Mason,…

In this 1962 film, a rugged cowboy named Jack Burns, played by Kirk Douglas, finds himself at odds with the encroaching modern world as he attempts to break his friend…

In this powerful drama directed by Arthur Penn, the story follows the early life of Helen Keller, a young girl who is deaf and blind, and her determined teacher, Annie…

In this surrealist masterpiece directed by Luis Buñuel, a group of affluent guests find themselves inexplicably unable to leave a lavish dinner party. As their confinement stretches on, societal norms…

In this classic Western, a U.S. senator returns to a small town for a funeral and recounts the story of his rise to prominence, which began with a confrontation with…

In this classic 1962 film directed by Kenji Misumi, the story follows a blind masseur and skilled swordsman who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival gangs. The protagonist,…

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross – like Jesus – all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara’s church, in the state capital. Upon the recover of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé’s promise.

In this gripping thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson, a lawyer’s family is terrorized by a vengeful ex-convict recently released from prison. The film stars Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum,…

Set in the vibrant streets of Paris, this 1962 film follows a young singer named Cléo as she anxiously awaits the results of a medical test that could change her…

Through a combination of still images and narration, this film provides a comprehensive look at the history of Native Americans.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this 1962 French science fiction film explores themes of memory, time travel, and human connection through a series of haunting still images. The protagonist, a…

In this 1961 film directed by Akira Kurosawa, a wandering and scruffy samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local clan’s power struggle. The samurai, known for…

Viridinia is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit to her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridinia resembles his dead wife. Virdinia has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridinia becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.