American Society of Cinematographers' 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century

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As part of the centennial festivities in 2019, the Society released their members’ list of the 100 milestone films in the art and craft of cinematography of the 20th century. Organized by Steven Fierberg (Secretary, Love & Other Drugs, The Affair) and voted on by ASC members, the list is the first of its kind to showcase the best of cinematography as selected by professional directors of photography.

The top 10 are ranked, the rest are listed in order of release.

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  1. 90 new

    Searching for Bobby Fischer

    1993, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 73 new

    Reds

    1981, in 9 top lists Check
  3. 82 new

    The Last Emperor

    1987, in 14 top lists Check
  4. 12 new

    Napoléon vu par Abel Gance

    1927 — a.k.a. Napoleon, in 24 top lists Check
  5. 60 new

    All the President's Men

    1976, in 21 top lists Check
  6. 47 new

    Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

    1969, in 21 top lists Check
  7. 76 new

    Amadeus

    1984, in 23 top lists Check
  8. 6 new

    Raging Bull

    1980, in 34 top lists Check
  9. 1 new

    Lawrence of Arabia

    1962, in 40 top lists Check
  10. 89 new

    Schindler's List

    1993, in 35 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jul 24, 2020; source