The Guardian's 50 Lost Movie Classics

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"From scenes of striking Mexican zinc workers to Burt Lancaster wandering through the city in his trunks, film history is rich with neglected masterpieces that have moved, inspired and disturbed us but somehow missed the commercial boat. We asked a panel of critics and film-makers to sing the praises of 50 forgotten gems, introduced below by Philip French"

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  1. 2 -

    Petulia

    1968, in 4 top lists Check
  2. 6 -

    I Wanna Hold Your Hand

    1978, in 1 top list Check
  3. 19 -

    A New Leaf

    1971, in 8 top lists Check
  4. 33 -

    Breathless

    1983, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 34 -

    The Day the Earth Caught Fire

    1961 — a.k.a. The Day the Sky Caught Fire, in 0 top lists Check
  6. 35 -

    Less Than Zero

    1987, in 0 top lists Check
  7. 37 -

    Tin Cup

    1996, in 0 top lists Check
  8. 40 -

    Save the Last Dance

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  9. 48 -

    Beautiful Girls

    1996, in 1 top list Check
  10. 51 -

    Jeremy

    1973, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jan 31, 2012; source