William Holden films, ranked by your taste

Actor · 11 films on Boxlist

Known for Sunset Boulevard, Network and The Bridge on the River Kwai.

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Starring William Holden

Sunset Boulevard
1950 · Film
8.4/10 · TMDB
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
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Network
1976 · Film
7.9/10 · TMDB
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical...
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The Bridge on the River Kwai
1957 · Film
7.8/10 · TMDB
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson , the commander who...
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The Wild Bunch
1969 · Film
7.7/10 · TMDB
Aging outlaw, Pike Bishop prepares to retire after one final robbery. Joined by his gang, Dutch Engstrom and brothers Lyle and Tector Gorch, Bishop discovers the heist is a setup orchestrated in part by a former partner, Deke Thornton. As...
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Stalag 17
1953 · Film
7.8/10 · TMDB
It's a dreary Christmas 1944 for the American POWs in Stalag 17 and the men in Barracks 4, all sergeants, have to deal with a grave problem—there seems to be a security leak.
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Born Yesterday
1950 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDB
Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.
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The Horse Soldiers
1959 · Film
7.0/10 · TMDB
A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard...
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The Towering Inferno
1974 · Film
7.0/10 · TMDB
At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—office building, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
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Paris When It Sizzles
1964 · Film
6.4/10 · TMDB
Hollywood producer Alexander Meyerheimer has hired drunken writer Richard Benson to write his latest movie. Benson has been holed up in a Paris apartment supposedly working on the script for months, but instead has spent the time living it...
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Damien: Omen II
1978 · Film
6.4/10 · TMDB
Since the sudden and highly suspicious death of his parents, 12-year-old Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle. Widely feared to be the Antichrist, Damien relentlessly plots to seize control of his uncle's business...
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Casino Royale
1967 · Film
5.4/10 · TMDB
Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take...
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