Old Movie Recommendations

[goldkingcoiner]

I have started watching old famous movies from different cultures and countries and I noticed every culture has their own original style of early film-making. So I decided to make a list of such movies. If you have a movie recommendation, please post it in this thread and I will add it to the list.

However please post it in the format : [Title of movie (year) - plot:...] [Your own synopsis on the movie] [Optional: Video link to the full movie]

Old Movies Worth Watching

Kin-Dza-Dza! (1986) - _{plot: Two humans are trapped on an alien planet which was made almost uninhabitable as a result of selfish greed and a disregard for nature. I recommend watching this movie subtitled in its original audio. Full movie available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYHv8eJrW2Y}
This movie was really one of a kind. It was its own artstyle, it showcases the damage and corruption done by the Soviet Union from the perspective of a visiting Foreigner.
Here is a good explanatory video (Watch with translated subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWoo16-udZg
Harakiri (1962) - _{plot: The grandfather of a samurai asks permission to voluntarily perform harakiri but stalls by first telling his sad story, which builds up to a vengeful ending.}
You really can feel the emotions of this movie as it imbues the complementary emotions of vengeful satisfaction and benevolent discontent. I recommend watching this movie subtitled in its original audio.
Three Days of the Condor (1975) _{plot: A CIA office worker becomes the target for assassination and attempts to find out the reason.}
 The experimental nature of early film-making in America is a sight to behold.

Old Movies recommended by fellow Bitcointalkers:

Recommended by Arriemoller :
The Phantom Carriage or Körkarlen (1921) _{plot: Swedish Silent Horror Film, by and Starring Victor Sjöström. Full movie available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6XUvvoK_o}
The movie's film-styles have been widely copied by many modern films. Some examples of visual echoes in other works throughout the century : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ1RTpikz8I
This is the english translated full version. (Bad quality and weird music added): https://youtu.be/ZvQzaSa_4Q0

Recommended by Lak93xy:

Das Boot (1981) _{plot: A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.}
It is shivering how they build up tension there. The pure horrific reality of what the people actually might have felt when boarding U-Boats back in 2nd WW.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082096/

Recommended by odolvlobo:
Seven Samurai (1954) - plot: A village hires a group of samurai to defend them against raiding bandits.
This movie is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese films. It was directed by Akira Kurosawa, considered to be one of the greatest directors. It has plenty of action, humor, and drama. The Magnificent Seven is a famous American remake of this movie set in the American West.

Sunset Boulevard(1950) - plot: A struggling screenwriter stumbles upon the mansion of a forgotten silent movie idol and ultimately becomes her gigolo. The movie shows the events leading to his death.
This is a dark creepy drama. It ends badly for everyone. I like this film because it does a great job of bringing out the complexities of the main characters, contrasting their eccentricities and delusions against the other characters.

Dr. Strangelove (1964) - plot: A deranged American general initiates a nuclear attack against the Soviet Union.
This is a very entertaining dark comedy about pathetic politics, bumbling bureaucracy, and a mixed-up military leading to the end of the world. The movie stars Peter Seller, who plays three different characters, George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, and Sterling Hayden. It is directed by Stanley Kubrick.


(Last updated 16. November 2022)

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[goldkingcoiner]

Added Harakiri and Three Days of the Condor.

Anyone is free to recommend an old movie.

[Arriemoller]

The Phantom Carriage or Körkarlen 1921, Swedish Silent Horror Film, by and Starring Victor Sjöström.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6XUvvoK_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ1RTpikz8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxPl4HPHOSU



I know it's available with English text, but I couldn't find it on youtube.
It's a classic, the ax scene from the shining, among other scenes, comes from this movie.

[goldkingcoiner]

The Phantom Carriage or Körkarlen 1921, Swedish Silent Horror Film, by and Starring Victor Sjöström.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6XUvvoK_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ1RTpikz8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxPl4HPHOSU



I know it's available with English text, but I couldn't find it on youtube.
It's a classic, the ax scene from the shining, among other scenes, comes from this movie.

Added! Thank you for the recommendation!

[mich]

Old movies which I own on DVD which I recommend are Alien with Sigourney Weaver- 1979
The Godfather Part II with Al Pacino & Robert De Niro- 1974
Jaws with Richard Dreyfuss- 1975
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest with  Jack Nicholson- 1975
Psycho Directed by Alfred Hitchcock- 1960

[goldkingcoiner]

Old movies which I own on DVD which I recommend are Alien with Sigourney Weaver- 1979
The Godfather Part II with Al Pacino & Robert De Niro- 1974
Jaws with Richard Dreyfuss- 1975
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest with  Jack Nicholson- 1975
Psycho Directed by Alfred Hitchcock- 1960

Classics. If you post them in the mentioned required format, I will add them to the list.

[Flamous]

If you are someone who enjoys watching old movies, then Close up by Abbas Kiarostami is a good one.

[Phyllomania]

It has been quite some time since I have watched some old movies. I would really like some recommendations.

[mich]

Some Newer Old movies which I own on DVD which I recommend is Beetlejuice with Michael Keaton- 1988
Batman with Michael Keaton- 1989
The Lost Boys with Kiefer Sutherland- 1987
Twins with Arnold Schwarzenegger- 1988
Fast Times at Ridgemont High with Sean Penn- 1982
Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger- 1987
Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Bob Hoskins- 1988

[eugenika]

Double punch

[naruto007]

The Shawshank Redemption

(1994)

[DaveVoiting]

I would suggest a few movies that I truly enjoy for the story, the actors, and the setting. I'm pretty picky when it comes to movies, and I detest anything brand-new. I love Marvel and DC, both the comics and the movies, but I've always preferred other movies. The first movie on the list is "Shining," which is based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. It is a wonderfully atmospheric and compelling movie that will not disappoint. I ranked the entire "Hannibal Lector" film series in second place, since it is a universally appealing movie. I'm going to rank "American Psychopath" in third place since it's an intriguing movie like the book, but he's already a novice.

[naruto007]

Fight Club
1999

[UserU]

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Samuel L Jackson and his mudafucka montage

[naruto007]

Godfather Trilogy

[DrWho42]

i loved kin-dza-dza and three days of the condor!

[odolvlobo]

Seven Samurai (1954) - plot: A village hires a group of samurai to defend them against raiding bandits.
This movie is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese films. It was directed by Akira Kurosawa, considered to be one of the greatest directors. It has plenty of action, humor, and drama. The Magnificent Seven is a famous American remake of this movie set in the American West.

Sunset Boulevard(1950) - plot: A struggling screenwriter stumbles upon the mansion of a forgotten silent movie idol and ultimately becomes her gigolo. The movie shows the events leading to his death.
This is a dark creepy drama. It ends badly for everyone. I like this film because it does a great job of bringing out the complexities of the main characters, contrasting their eccentricities and delusions against the other characters.

Dr. Strangelove (1964) - plot: A deranged American general initiates a nuclear attack against the Soviet Union.
This is a very entertaining dark comedy about pathetic politics, bumbling bureaucracy, and a mixed-up military leading to the end of the world. The movie stars Peter Seller, who plays three different characters, George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, and Sterling Hayden. It is directed by Stanley Kubrick.

[macaco321]

1966 The Good the Bad and the Ugly
best soundtrack by Ennio Morricone

[monkeydluffy_1]

.It's a Wonderful Life
Home Alone

[Hydrogen]

Classic James Bond is great.

[mari65]

Seven Samurai (1954) - plot: A village hires a group of samurai to defend them against raiding bandits.
This movie is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese films. It was directed by Akira Kurosawa Vapes n Smokes, considered to be one of the greatest directors. It has plenty of action, humor, and drama. The Magnificent Seven is a famous American remake of this movie set in the American West.

Sunset Boulevard(1950) - plot: A struggling screenwriter stumbles upon the mansion of a forgotten silent movie idol and ultimately becomes her gigolo. The movie shows the events leading to his death.
This is a dark creepy drama. It ends badly for everyone. I like this film because it does a great job of bringing out the complexities of the main characters, contrasting their eccentricities and delusions against the other characters.

Dr. Strangelove (1964) - plot: A deranged American general initiates a nuclear attack against the Soviet Union.
This is a very entertaining dark comedy about pathetic politics, bumbling bureaucracy, and a mixed-up military leading to the end of the world. The movie stars Peter Seller, who plays three different characters, George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, and Sterling Hayden. It is directed by Stanley Kubrick.

did you try nobody movies?

[DeathAngel]

You can’t beat the original Halloween movies imo, Jamie Lee Curtis is great in all of them & still going strong today.  The first movie was 1978 so I think that is classed as an old film.

Also I love Nightmare On Elm Street franchise, Robert Englund is a star as Kruger. The original was in 1984, I remember watching them as a kid, shitting myself

[ms-bit]

Snatch is cool!

[btcbeograd]

Try Eraserhead - you will be shocked!

[needslam]

Major Pain

[odolvlobo]

Try Eraserhead - you will be shocked!

When I first saw Eraserhead, I walked in late and the movie made absolutely no sense at all. When I watched it a second time, I realized that actually I did not walk in late the first time.

[DrWho42]

The Seventh Continent (1989)

[Angel_gabriel]

add Merlin to the list

[Ursurio]

Terminator And Terminator 2

[Sanni_w]

Merlin

[crypt0m4nia]

12 Angry Man (1957)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
A Clockwork Orange (1972)
Blade Runner (1982)
Heat (1995)

[Lak93xy]

Recommended by Lak93xy:

Das Boot (1981) _{plot: A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.}
It is shivering how they build up tension there. The pure horrific reality of what the people actually might have felt when boarding U-Boats back in 2nd WW.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082096/

[Chato1977]

Silence of the Lambs - 1991 Movie


Jodie foster and Anthony Hopkins ..

Some Newer Old movies which I own on DVD which I recommend is Beetlejuice with Michael Keaton- 1988
Batman with Michael Keaton- 1989
The Lost Boys with Kiefer Sutherland- 1987
Twins with Arnold Schwarzenegger- 1988
Fast Times at Ridgemont High with Sean Penn- 1982
Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger- 1987
Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Bob Hoskins- 1988

OP even asked you to edit your post in proper format to be added , yet you posted another set of movies ignoring what quoted you