Reservoir Dogs...ripped off in Hindi as Kaante, which Quentin Tarantino had some good things to say about, especially the back stories that the Hindi version gave to the characters.

Aditya

Yep..that is it.

Here is a film which went unnoticed by far..but was fairly good screen version of a fantastic novel..

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Is this the 1973 film Day of the Jackal based on the mind-blowing novel by Frederick Forsyth? What a book!!!

Yes, it is. And yes, what a book!!!!

I invite you and Venkat/SF to Sydney....I keep being reminded of how much we have in common and could certainly enjoy a great evening together!!!

I echo...what a book !! I was glued to it from start to finish..and when the film came to our theaters, i was the first to buy ticket..but very sparse crowds made me realize that people have different tastes..
I found the film to be a faithful adaptation.. and Fox is just the man needed..
Faraaj, i do remember your generous invite..one day , i would . And yes, we are sure to enjoy every evening out there..

Here is one more beautiful film..a poignant one !


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Okay guys...here are two hints..
One..this one already featured in this thread, when i asked who the actor was...
Second..a plot to kill reinhardt heidrich..

Operation Daybreak 1975.

SF

Operation Daybreak is on my radar and I still remember what you had to say about it. Certainly its on my list of films to see.....but with a change of job and a child on the way, both in October, I'm a little stressed!

HT bhai...you are right on bull's eye !!
Faraaj...Wow, this is a time to celebrate..not to stress out. Congrats !!
Take out all those cartoon films and start with Jungle book..to celebrate life !!

Here is a classic..

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SF

Could this be Hitchcock's first US film - the brilliant Rebecca based on the equally brilliant Daphne du Maurier novel?

Faraaj... that is right !! Novel is also equally enchanting..with the most famous opening lines in english literature.. ""Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again"..

Here is one more...an amazing film with fantastic editing..the stuff classics are made of..the entire story in one room ..


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Remade into an equally compelling telefilm in Hindi by Basu Chatterji - Ek Ruka Hua Faisla.

Congrats Faraaj bhai!
Your son must be thrilled.

Aditya...that is right. is ERHF a tele-film??? read that it is released in theaters too....
There is one more version of 12 angry men...telefilm starring Jack lemmon..and Lemmon did a fantastic job.
Here is one more unforgettable film..a comedy of epic proportions remade/ copied into every language !! a race of laughter..



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Maybe it was not made as a telefilm, but I'm quite sure it did not get a theatrical release at that time.

and this one...its a mad mad mad world!

Aditya....thats right..!!
Here is one more comedy..


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Silent Movie, I love the goofiness of this film.

Wow..that is all of eight minutes !!
Yes, i love the film...and the way the stars appear in cameo roles make it more delectable..

Here is one lovely film...

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We've just been introduced
I do not know you well
But when the music started something drew me to your side
So many men and girls are in each others arms
It made me think we might be similarly occupied

Shall we dance, on a bright cloud of music
Shall we fly
Shall we dance
Shall we then say goodnight and mean goodbye
Or per chance, when the last little star has left the sky
Shall we still be together with our arms about each other
And shall you be my new romance
On the clear understanding that this kind of thing can happen
Shall we dance, shall we dance, shall we dance

Faraaj..i love the way you answer Qs...they are always a pleasure to read ! It is indeed the film " The king and I"......

Here is one more.. starring the sizzling heroine..

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The King and I - a lovely movie - Yul Brunner (have I got the spelling right). Later got made again as
Anna and the King with Jodie Foster...

Bhavita

Good to see you participating.

Yul Brynner (of Eastern Russian origin) starred in the Broadway production and then the movie. Christopher Lee later reprised the role on Broadway. The King and I is based on a true story, and was actually Version #2, with an earlier non-musical version in the 30s. The Chow Yun Fat-Jodie Foster version, which I haven't seen and don't plan to, is the least successful or critically acclaimed of the three versions...

Thanks, Faraaz. I have been following this thread for some time now, wish I could be online more often.

As regards Anna and the King - I am sure it wasnt critically acclaimed. And I agree it was no match to the original King and I. Remakes never are - it was just a mention....

Bhavita..thanks for visiting..
It seems the sultry siren was forgotten...or someone needs a hint ?
Okay, Don Murray was nominated for best supporting actor ..Oscar. from this film...

Oops, I missed that one. No hint was required. It's Bus Stop.

Yep.it is Bus stop. It is so absorbing even now..i saw it very recently..

Here is one foreign film...a lovely one at that..

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Amelie?

HB..that is right..
Enjoyed the film immensely...

Here is one comedy of absurd proportions..

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The Gods must be crazy.

Aditya..that is right. a surprise package, am sure...enjoyed it thoroughly...the second one was good too..after that, they are all forgettable overkills..
Here is one gripping film..which brought the best supporting actress award...it was a novel too..

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This is MISERY. Kathy Bates got the best actress oscar (not supporting actress) for this one.

Aditya..i stand corrected. But what a performance !! Chilling to the core..

Here is one film...which i remember not only for Devito...but for a veteran gentleman actor who essayed a great speech in the climax...

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Okay..the gentleman actor is Gregory Peck..

i remember the speech. Other People's money

Bhavita...that is right ! a tough Q i guess...i enjoyed the film immensely and the star cast was perfect...Gregory peck brings a rare dignity and bearing to the role he essayed...that of a man who believed and worked for a community.. strongly recommend for anyone who enjoys a good flick..
Here is one film which took my imagination while i was a kid...there were no computer graphics then !! Even today the film is extremely watchable..starring some of the finest stars in Hollywood..a mythological gem !!



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SF bhai - Clash of the titans.

HT bhai !!!!! my Q lasted all of TEN minutes..

Okay..here comes a wildlife film ..

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Hatari!

Yep....you hit the bulls eye !!
Here is one more starring the most handsome of them all..with the most vivacious of them all..
the hint ?? it is on the top right hand corner..


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Torn Curtain 1966 - Julie Andrews and Paul Newman!

Is that Paul Newman? Dont know this one

I was right about the actor. Did not realise that was Julie Andrews

Saw HT's answer after my reply

Torn Curtain..it is. though not a master piece of Hitchcock...i enjoyed for the sheer star value...both looked perfect together ..

Here is one more..a crime drama with fine twist in the end..

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Jack Nicholson. Postman always rings twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice(1981)!

That's right. The James M. Cain novel's been filmed at least three times. An early Italian version, the brilliant 1946 noir version and the fairly explicit 1981 remake with the famous 'kitchen table' scene. I loved both the b/w versions but admit that Nicholson also brought fresh ideas in the remake....

Bhavita, HB, Faraaj..that is right.
Here is one more heart warming film...

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Born Free

Yep..Aditya. that is it. This film never bores me...

Here is one more...

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