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The Counterfeit Traitor
The Counterfeit Traitor (1962) on 17 april 1962
, 2h20
Directed by George Seaton
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Thriller, Spy
Themes Spy films, Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films
Actors William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz, Charles Régnier, Ulf Palme
Rating74% 3.7420253.7420253.7420253.7420253.742025
Erickson (Holden) is an American-born Swedish oil man who is pressured by Allied intelligence agents, led by a British agent (Griffith), to spy for the Allies. Erickson begins his job reluctantly, as it causes marital discord and forces him to pose as a Nazi. He agrees because otherwise his business would be destroyed by the Allies, but over time, realizes it is the right thing to do.
Five Finger Exercise
Five Finger Exercise (1962) on 19 april 1962
, 1h49
Directed by Daniel Mann
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Rosalind Russell, Jack Hawkins, Richard Beymer, Maximilian Schell, Lana Wood, Todd Armstrong
Rating63% 3.1902953.1902953.1902953.1902953.190295
It follows a few days in the lives of the Harringtons, who are at war. While the husband and wife fight each other, the son and daughter are on the same path. Then, when a music teacher comes in, things begin to change, until other things start to threaten the peace.
Rome Adventure
Rome Adventure (1962) on 21 april 1962
, 1h59
Directed by Delmer Daves
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Troy Donahue, Angie Dickinson, Rossano Brazzi, Suzanne Pleshette, Constance Ford, Hampton Fancher
Rating63% 3.195283.195283.195283.195283.19528
New England librarian Prudence Bell (Suzanne Pleshette) recommended a book, Lovers Must Learn, to one of her students. After defending herself and the book, she resigns telling the school board she's going to Rome where she will be surrounded by people who really know the meaning of love. Sailing from New York she picks the wrong man as a protective consort, providing two potential romantic interests. Albert Stillwell, a student of Etruscan history is a perfect gentlemen, while Roberto Orlandi (Rossano Brazzi) is the perfect mature Roman lover.
The Horizontal Lieutenant
The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962) on 18 april 1962
, 1h30
Directed by Richard Thorpe
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jim Backus, Charles McGraw, Jack Carter, Miyoshi Umeki
Rating59% 2.9509852.9509852.9509852.9509852.950985
À Hawaï, Merle Wye, un lieutenant du service de renseignement de l'armée, tombe amoureux d'une infirmière, Molly Blue, une ancienne camarade d'école. À cause de ses faibles aptitudes au baseball, il est transféré dans l'île de Rotohan, avec la mission de capturer un certain Kobayashi, un Japonais qui vole des denrées "vitales" à l'armée, comme du poisson ou du soda. Après plusieurs tentatives infructueuses, il est sur le point d'être transféré vers un poste encore plus éloigné lorsqu'il découvre par hasard avec Molly, nouvellement affectée à l'hôpital de la base, la cachette du voleur.
Hands of a Stranger
Hands of a Stranger (1962) on 22 april 1962
, 1h35
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Paul Lukather, Joan Perry, Michael Rye, Laurence Haddon, George Sawaya, Sally Kellerman
Rating52% 2.605032.605032.605032.605032.60503
When a pianist's hands are destroyed in a traffic accident he receives a double transplant from a murder victim. Much to the bewilderment of the pianist, these new hands have a mind of their own decide to take control and gain vengeance for their past owner's death and are forcing him to commit evil acts.
The Horizontal Lieutenant
The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962) on 18 april 1962
, 1h30
Directed by Richard Thorpe
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Military humor in film, Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films
Actors Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus, Charles McGraw, Miyoshi Umeki
Rating59% 2.9509852.9509852.9509852.9509852.950985
Merle Wye, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army stationed in Hawaii, is attracted to nurse Molly Blue, but she barely gives him the time of day.
Jessica
Jessica (1962) on 19 april 1962
, 1h52
Directed by Jean Negulesco
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Maurice Chevalier, Angie Dickinson, Noël-Noël, Agnes Moorehead, Sylva Koscina, Gabriele Ferzetti
Rating55% 2.796932.796932.796932.796932.79693
When her husband dies in Sicily while on their honeymoon, Jessica, a nurse, decides to remain there rather than return home. She decides to become a midwife in the village of Forza d'Agro.
Whistle Down the Wind
Whistle Down the Wind (1961) on 21 april 1962
, 1h39
Directed by Bryan Forbes
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Hayley Mills, Bernard Lee, Alan Bates, Norman Bird, Diane Clare, John Arnatt
Rating75% 3.793713.793713.793713.793713.79371
The plot follows the lives of three Lancashire farm children who discover a fugitive hiding in their barn. The bearded man, referred to as "Blakey" by the police, is mistaken for Jesus Christ by the children, who are influenced by stories they have heard at Sunday school. The fugitive makes no attempt to correct their mistake, especially when he discovers the eldest child, Kathy, is determined to protect him from discovery by the local police. We learn from a poster that he is wanted for murder.
War of the Buttons
War of the Buttons (1962) on 18 april 1962
, 1h33
Directed by Yves Robert
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Films about children
Actors Jean Richard, Paul Crauchet, Martin Lartigue, Yvette Etiévant, Jacques Dufilho, Michel Galabru
Rating73% 3.6874453.6874453.6874453.6874453.687445
Comme tous les ans, à chaque rentrée des classes, les enfants de Longeverne se querellent avec ceux de Velrans. Cette année sera différente puisque Lebrac (André Treton) et ses camarades viennent d'avoir l'idée d'arracher les boutons et les bretelles de leurs ennemis afin de les faire rosser par leurs parents et, eux-mêmes, combattent entièrement nus et gardent les boutons arrachés à leurs ennemis comme trésor de guerre. Un jour, le père de l'Aztec (Jacques Dufilho) retrouve son tracteur démoli et le père de Lebrac (Jean Richard) prend, lui aussi une décision : les deux meneurs seront envoyés en pension...
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) on 22 april 1962
, 2h3
Directed by John Ford
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Western
Actors John Wayne, James Stewart, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, Edmond O'Brien, Woody Strode
Rating80% 4.047734.047734.047734.047734.04773
Senator Ransom "Ranse" Stoddard (James Stewart) and his wife Hallie (Vera Miles) arrive by train in the frontier town of Shinbone, in an unnamed western state, to attend the funeral of Tom Doniphon (John Wayne). As they make their way toward the undertaker's establishment to pay their respects to the deceased, a reporter (Joseph Hoover) and his editor, Maxwell Scott (Carleton Young) approach and ask Stoddard to explain why a United States Senator would make the long journey from Washington just to attend the funeral of a local rancher.