Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1957
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12 Angry Men
(1957) A dissenting juror in a murder trial slowly manages to convince the others that the case is not as obviously clear as it seemed in court. Dir: Sidney Lumet With: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam Drama 96 mins. |
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The Seventh Seal
(1957) A man seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague. Dir: Ingmar Bergman With: Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot Drama | Fantasy 96 mins. |
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Paths of Glory
(1957) When soldiers in WW1 refuse to continue with an impossible attack, their superiors decide to make an example of them. Dir: Stanley Kubrick With: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou Drama | War 88 mins. |
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The Bridge on the River Kwai
(1957) After settling his differences with a Japanese PoW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men's construction of a railway bridge for their captors - while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it. Dir: David Lean With: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins Adventure | Drama | History | War 161 mins. |
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Witness for the Prosecution
(1957) Agatha Christie tale of a man on trial for murder: a trial featuring surprise after surprise. Dir: Billy Wilder With: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton Drama | Mystery 116 mins. |
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Quantez
(1957) Gang of robbers heads for Mexican border, meets unexpected opposition along the way. Dir: Harry Keller With: Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Malone, James Barton Western 80 mins. |
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Wild Strawberries
(1957) After living a life marked by coldness, an aging professor is forced to confront the emptiness of his existence. Dir: Ingmar Bergman With: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin Drama 91 mins. |
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Decision at Sundown
(1957) Bart Allison and sidekick Sam arrive in the town of Sundown on the wedding day of town boss Tate Kimbrough, whom Allison blames for his wife's death years earlier. Dir: Budd Boetticher With: Randolph Scott, John Carroll, Karen Steele Drama | Western 77 mins. |
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3:10 to Yuma
(1957) After outlaw leader Ben Wade is captured in a small town, his gang continue to threaten. Small-time... Dir: Delmer Daves With: Glenn Ford, Van Heflin, Felicia Farr Drama | Thriller | Western 92 mins. |
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Funny Face
(1957) An impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk. Dir: Stanley Donen With: Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson Romance | Comedy | Musical 103 mins. |










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