The Top-Rated Films in Cinema History

Notorious

This infamous Alfred Hitchcock spy noir follows Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman as spies tasked with the challenge of seducing a Nazi played by Claude Rains. Notorious features all the elements of a great movie—romance, suspense, and phenomenal acting. The film is preserved in the Library of Congress.

Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus tells the story of a group of Anglican nuns on a mission that takes them to the top of the Himalayas. The natives are less than pleased by their arrival, and an inevitable conflict ensues. The film achieved considerable acclaim for its technical mastery, winning two Academy Awards for Best Production Design and Best Cinematography, respectively.

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