Popular Movies 1960

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Rated R

Psycho is a classic 1960 psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows Marion Crane, a young woman on the run after stealing a large sum of money from her employer. She stops at the isolated Bates Motel, run by the strange Norman Bates, where she meets her fate at the hands of a deranged killer. The film is known for its iconic shower scene and its suspenseful score, as well as its exploration of themes like voyeurism, guilt, and morality. Psycho remains one of Hitchcock's most celebrated films and is widely considered to be one of the greatest films of all time.

From Billy Wilder, starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston
Rated Approved

The Apartment is a 1960 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. The film tells the story of C.C. Baxter, an ambitious young man trying to move up the corporate ladder in a large insurance company. In order to curry favor with his superiors, Baxter allows them to use his apartment for their extramarital affairs. Baxter eventually falls in love with one of the women, Fran Kubelik, who is involved with Baxter's boss, Mr. Sheldrake. The story follows Baxter's journey as he attempts to balance his need for professional success with his desire for a meaningful relationship with Fran. The film received critical acclaim and multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Writing. It is considered an iconic classic of the romantic comedy genre.

From Luchino Visconti, starring Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, Claudia Cardinale
Rated Not Rated

Rocco and His Brothers (1960) is a classic drama by acclaimed Italian director Luchino Visconti. It follows the story of an impoverished family of five brothers who move from the rural south of Italy to the bustling city of Milan. Despite the challenges of adjusting to a new place, the family is determined to make a better life for themselves. As the brothers struggle to find their place in the city, they face the challenges of poverty, rivalry, and temptation. At the heart of the story is the eldest brother, Rocco, who is forced to choose between loyalty to his family and the temptations of success. In the end, Rocco is faced with the difficult decision of sacrificing his dreams to protect his brothers.

From Stanley Kramer, starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Gene Kelly, Dick York
Rated Passed

Inherit the Wind is a 1960 courtroom drama film directed by Stanley Kramer. The film is based on the real-life 1925 Scopes trial, which concerned a Tennessee schoolteacher who was arrested and charged with teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The film focuses on two lawyers, Henry Drummond (Spencer Tracy) and Matthew Brady (Frederic March), who take opposing sides in the trial, with Drummond defending the teacher and Brady leading the prosecution. As the trial progresses, the two lawyers debate the relevance of science and faith, and ultimately, the nature of truth. Along the way, each lawyer struggles to find common ground with their opposing views, and the audience is left to ponder the boundaries between religious and scientific truth.

From Federico Fellini, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux
Rated Not Rated

La Dolce Vita is a 1960 Italian art-house drama directed by Federico Fellini. The film follows the life of Marcello Rubini, a journalist, who lives a hedonistic lifestyle in Rome over seven days and nights. During his time in Rome, Marcello is thrown into a world of wealth, celebrity, excess, and superficiality. He meets a range of characters, including a famous actress, a self-destructive heiress, a devout priest, and a mysterious beauty. As his journey progresses, Marcello begins to question the true meaning of life and the pursuit of happiness. La Dolce Vita explores themes of morality, celebrity, fame, and the emptiness of the hollow society that Marcello faces.

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton
Rated PG-13

Spartacus is a 1960 American epic historical drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the novel of the same name by Howard Fast. It stars Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, and Tony Curtis. The film tells the story of Spartacus, the leader of a slave revolt against the Roman Republic during the Third Servile War. After escaping from a gladiatorial training school, Spartacus and his fellow slaves embark on a journey to free their fellow slaves from servitude and reclaim their dignity as human beings. Along the way, Spartacus and his followers encounter various obstacles, including Roman soldiers, gladiators, and Roman senators. In the end, Spartacus and his followers are defeated by the Roman army, but not before Spartacus and his wife Varinia are killed in battle. The film is considered to be one of Kubrick's greatest works, and it has been praised for its battle scenes and its depiction of the struggles of the enslaved.

From John Sturges, starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Eli Wallach
Rated Approved

The Magnificent Seven is an American western film directed by John Sturges and released in 1960. It stars Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn, and Horst Buchholz. It tells the story of seven American gunmen who are hired by a poor village in Mexico to protect it from a menacing group of bandits. As they face off against the bandits in a series of gunfights, the seven gunmen come to respect and care for the villagers, inspiring them to fight for their home. In the end, the villagers are able to successfully defend their village and the seven gunmen ride off into the sunset.

From Georges Franju, starring Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Juliette Mayniel, Alexandre Rignault
Rated Not Rated

Eyes Without a Face (1960) is a French horror film directed by Georges Franju. The story follows Dr. Genessier, a renowned plastic surgeon who has become obsessed with restoring the beauty of his disfigured daughter, Christiane. After a car accident leaves her face disfigured, Genessier attempts to restore her beauty through a series of transplant operations. The surgeries are illegal and risky, and involve kidnapping young women and harvesting their facial tissue for Christiane's transplants. As the doctor's efforts come to a tragic conclusion, a dark web of guilt and regret is exposed. Through its unique combination of horror and melodrama, Eyes Without a Face is a powerful exploration of grief, loss, and the destructive power of obsession.

From George Pal, starring Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot
Rated G

The Time Machine is a classic 1960 sci-fi film directed by George Pal. It follows the adventures of a scientist, Dr. Alexander Hartdegen (Rod Taylor), as he attempts to build a time machine in order to travel back in time and prevent the death of a loved one. During his travels, he finds himself in the future world of 802,701 AD, a world divided between the Eloi and the Morlocks. With the help of the beautiful Weena (Yvette Mimieux), Hartdegen embarks on a dangerous journey to save mankind from the Morlock's tyranny. Along the way, Hartdegen must battle against time and time travel itself, while also discovering the secrets of the future world. Ultimately, Hartdegen is forced to make a difficult decision that could save or doom the future of humanity.

From Claude Sautet, starring Lino Ventura, Sandra Milo, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marcel Dalio
Rated Not Rated

Classe Tous Risques (1960) is a French crime drama directed by Claude Sautet. The story follows Abel Davos (Lino Ventura), a fugitive criminal who returns to Paris to reunite with his family after four years on the run. Davos is a hardened criminal who has been running from the law since a failed robbery attempt. With the help of his former partners in crime, he attempts to carry out a new heist, but his plans soon go awry. The film follows Davos as he navigates a criminal underworld riddled with double-crosses and betrayals. Amidst a backdrop of the criminal underworld's changing landscape, Davos must decide between his criminal life and his family. The film offers an exploration of loyalty and love in the face of adversity.

From Wolf Rilla, starring George Sanders, Barbara Shelley, Michael Gwynn, Laurence Naismith
Rated Not Rated

From Fred Zinnemann, starring Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov, Glynis Johns
Rated Passed

From Roger Corman, starring Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey, Harry Ellerbe
Rated Approved

From Lewis Milestone, starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Rated Approved

From Stanley Donen, starring Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons
Rated Approved

From Daniel Mann, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher, Dina Merrill
Rated Not Rated