List of greatest British films of the 20th century
In 1999, the British Film Institute surveyed 1,000 people from the world of British film and television to produce a list of the greatest British films of the 20th century. Voters were asked to choose up to 100 films that were "culturally British".[1]
List breakdown
- The 1960s head the list with 26 films of merit for the decade.
- The most represented years, with four films each, are 1949, 1963, and 1996.
- The earliest film selected was The 39 Steps (1935), and only two other 1930s films made the list.
- David Lean is the most represented director on the list, with seven films, three in the top five and The Bridge on the River Kwai in eleventh place.
- Ealing Studios produced seven films on the list, all between 1949 and 1955.
- Alec Guinness is the most represented actor, with nine films – six in starring roles and three in supporting roles.
- Julie Christie is the most represented actress, with six films on the list.
Top 10
See also
References
- ^ BBC. 23 September 1999. Entertainment: Best 100 British films – full list. Accessed 30 January 2014.