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William Holden

William Holden was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 70 films and earned an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Stalag 17. Holden was known for his roles in Sunset Boulevard, Network, and The Bridge on the River Kwai. He died in 1981 at the age of 63.

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Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1950 IMDB Rating: 8.4

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

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Network

Network

Film Age rating: 14 Year: 1976 IMDB Rating: 8.1

When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink...

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The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1957 IMDB Rating: 8.1

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but C...

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Stalag 17

Stalag 17

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 8

It's a dreary Christmas 1944 for the American POWs in Stalag 17 and the men in Barracks 4, all sergeants, have to deal with a grave problem—there seems to be a security leak.

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The Wild Bunch

The Wild Bunch

Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1969 IMDB Rating: 7.9

An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.

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Sabrina

Sabrina

Film Age rating: 6 Year: 1954 IMDB Rating: 7.6

Linus and David Larrabee are the two sons of a very wealthy family. Linus is all work – busily running the family corporate empire, he has no time for a wife and family. David is all play – technicall...

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The Counterfeit Traitor

The Counterfeit Traitor

Film Age rating: 13 Year: 1962 IMDB Rating: 7.5

Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.

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Born Yesterday

Born Yesterday

Film Age rating: 5 Year: 1950 IMDB Rating: 7.5

Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.

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The Country Girl

The Country Girl

Film Age rating: 6 Year: 1954 IMDB Rating: 7.2

An ex-theater actor is given one more chance to star in a musical yet his alcoholism may prevent it from happening.

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The Horse Soldiers

The Horse Soldiers

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1959 IMDB Rating: 7.1

A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The se...

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