Oscar Winner Movies of All Times (Top Ten Movies)

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1. Schindler’s List (1993):

One of the greatest movies of the World Cinema, a true masterpiece in its own right, Schindler’s List has won seven Academy Awards. The movie describes the way of life during the Holocaust. It shows one man’s initial indifference and later his desperate attempt to try save the European Jews from concentration camps, by hiring and providing them with work in his factory, with the help of his Jewish accountant.

DIRECTOR: Steven Spielberg
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Neeson for Best Actor Ralph Fiennes for Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, and Best Art Direction-Set Decoration.
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Best Costume Design, Best Sound, and Best Makeup.

2. Godfather I (1972) and II (1974):

This truly brilliant movie made in two parts is more like a single long movie. The brilliant performances from Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and Al pacino are still remembered till date. The story is set around the life and family of Don Vito Corleone, patriarch of a New York based crime family. It is more of a Father- Son tale and the making of their business empire all of which revolves around crime.

DIRECTOR: Coppola
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Brando for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Caan, Duvall, and Pacino received nominations for Best Supporting Actor, Coppola was nominated for Best Director, nominations for Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design, and Best Sound.

3. Casablanca(1942):

Produced by Warner Bros, this movie is considered to be one of the most romantic films of the World cinema. It is a sad love story, which does not escape the horrors of the Second World War. The sacrifices which the characters make to stand against totalitarianism, is a heart warming saga.

DIRECTOR: Michael Curtiz
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Michael Curtiz for Best Director and Best Screenplay
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Bogart for Best Actor, Claude Rains as Best Supporting Actor, Best Black-and-White Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Score (in a drama or comedy).

4. From Here to Eternity (1953):

Being the Proud winner of Eight Academy Awards, From here to Eternity depicts the life in the Army of brave American soldiers on the eve of the Second World War who were stationed in Hawaii. The emotional plot behind this war drama features a brilliantly talented young soldier, played by Lanchester, who gets killed accidentally, for making his choice and upsetting and bearing the consequences of his decisions incurred by his commanding officer.

DIRECTOR: Zinnemann
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra), Best Supporting Actress (Donna Reed), Best Screenplay, Best Black-and-White Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Lancaster and Zinnemann for Best Director.
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Kerr for Best Actress, Lanchester for Best Actor, Best Score and Best Costume Design.

5. Platoon (1986):

A disturbingly violent, brutal and disorientating movie that depicts the ugly head of war and all those gripped in its claws, Platoon has won four Academy Awards. It brings to life the true horrors associated with war and focuses on a platoon of fresh raw recruits sent to the Vietnamese war. A true Masterpiece!

DIRECTOR: Oliver Stone
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Best Film Editing, Best Sound and Best Director
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography Berenger and Dafoe both received nominations for Best Supporting Actor.

6. Lawrence of Arabia (1962):

One of the most cinematic films made till date, Lawrence of Arabia is set during the period of World War 1. It centers on an obsessed eccentric Englishman, T.E. Lawrence, who for the sake of personal gain and benefits, rallies Arab Tribes against the Ottoman Turks.

DIRECTOR: David Lean
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Best Color Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Sound and David Lean for Best Director
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Best Adapted Screenplay, Peter O’Toole received nomination for Best Actor and Omar Sharif for Best Supporting Actor.

7. Ben-Hur (1959):

Ben-Hur is one of the Best known Classics of all times. This Lavish historical epic was made covering an area of 340 acres, using 300 different sets. The Costumes and set decorations are very eye catching.

DIRECTOR: William Wyler
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Heston for Best Actor, Hugh Griffith for Best Supporting Actor, William Wyler for Best Director, Best Color Cinematography, Best Score, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, and Best Special Effects
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Best Adapted Screenplay.

8. The Sound Of Music (1965):

The Sound of Music is one of the greatest entertainers in world cinema. The soundtrack is widely known among adults and children of all ages. A great family entertainer, the story revolves around the Von Trapp Family from Austria during the Nazi occupation. Julie Andrews plays the role of a nun , who becomes a governess of the family’s seven children.

DIRECTOR: Robert Wise
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Robert Wise Best Director Best Film Editing, Best Adapted Score, and Best Sound.
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Julie Andrews for Best Actress and Peggy Wood for Best Supporting Actress.

9. All about Eve (1950):

The Fox drama, All about Eve was the winner of Six Academy Awards. The story concerns an aging star who unwittingly befriends a fan who wants to assume the star’s identity. The dialogue delivery is very sharp and the characters are richly developed.

DIRECTOR: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF :George Sanders for Best Supporting Actor, Joseph L. Mankiewicz for Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Sound Recording
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Bette Davis and Anne Baxter both earned nominations as Best Actress, Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter both received nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category, Best Black-and-White Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Art Direction-Set Decoration.

10. Lord of the Rings (2003):

The last of the Trilogy, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, won eleven Academy Awards. This magnificent movie, based on the novel by Tolkien, finally received its much deserved Academy. The characters in the movie are powerful and strong and effects are mind-blowing. The Return of the King probably has the most drama and impact as compared to the first two.

DIRECTOR: Peter Jackson
AWARDS WON IN THE FIELD OF: Peter Jackson for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Mixing, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects.
RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Mixing, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects.

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