Royal Film Archive of Belgium's Most Important and Misappreciated American Films

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In 1977, the Royal Film Archive of Belgium sent out questionnaires to film experts from 22 countries in order to compile an extensive list of important American films. 203 people participated (116 Americans and 87 non-Americans). Each participant compiled two lists, a list of the most important films (limited to 30 titles) and a list of misappreciated films (not limited in number). The final list is sorted by number of votes (including both important and misappreciated votes).

The book lists all 2327 films that received at least 1 vote. This list includes the films that received at least 5 votes.

One of the list entries is "Songs" which includes 25 films, so I included only the first one.

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  1. 40 new

    Bonnie and Clyde

    1967, in 28 top lists Check
  2. 88 new

    Wavelength

    1967, in 9 top lists Check
  3. 213 new

    Reflections in a Golden Eye

    1967, in 0 top lists Check
  4. 223 new

    The Graduate

    1967, in 29 top lists Check
  5. 319 new

    Scenes from Under Childhood Section #1

    1969, in 3 top lists Check
  6. 330 new

    Portrait of Jason

    1967, in 11 top lists Check
  7. 331 new

    Point Blank

    1967, in 15 top lists Check
  8. 355 new

    David Holzman's Diary

    1967, in 7 top lists Check
  9. 433 new

    Two for the Road

    1967, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2012; source