Movie: Chariots of Fire Release Date: May 15, 1981 (UK), September 25, 1981 (USA) Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Lindsay Anderson, Dennis Christopher, Nigel Davenport, Brad Davis, Peter Egan, Sir John Gielgud, Ian Holm, Patrick Magee Tag Lines: “This is the story of two men who…
Category: Thoughts
361. The Bells of St. Mary’s
Movie: The Bells of St. Mary’s Release Date: December 6, 1945 Director: Leo McCarey Starring: Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman Tag Lines: “The Whole World’s in Tune . . . with Bing and Bergman together at their most brilliant best!” “They’re a grand pair in the grandest picture of the year!” “Your heart will be wearing…
362. The Great Dictator
Movie: The Great Dictator Release Date: October 15, 1940 Director: Charlie Chaplin Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Henry Daniell, Reginald Gardiner, Billy Gilbert and Maurice Moscovich Tag Lines: “The Comedy Masterpiece!” “Chaplin talks . . while You Laugh!” “He talks.” “Once again – the whole world laughs!” Relevance: After watching Richard Attenborough’s 1992…
363. Old Yeller
Movie: Old Yeller Release Date: December 25, 1957 Director: Robert Stevenson Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Kevin Corcoran, Tommy Kirk and Spike as Old Yeller Tag Lines: “A deeply moving story of a remarkable family and a wonderful homely old yellow dog!” “Walt Disney’s Most Dramatic Motion Picture!” “All the heart, all the excitement of…
364. Where the Red Fern Grows
Movie: Where the Red Fern Grows Release Date: June 21, 1974 Director: Norman Tokar Starring: James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Stewart Petersen and Jack Ging Tag Lines: “He Made a Promise And He Kept It!” “A Boy’s Greatest Adventure Begins…” “A True Story of a Boy and His Dogs” Relevance: Let me take you back to…
365. Freaky Friday
Movie: Freaky Friday Release Date: December 17, 1976 Director: Gary Nelson Starring: Jodie Foster, Barbara Harris, John Astin and Dick Van Patten Tag Lines: “A Great New Comedy Switch!” “A Wild New Screwball Comedy…With a Switch!” ” Annabel isn’t herself today – neither is her mother this morning. They became each other!” Relevance: My family…