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. 3 new

    Apocalypse Now

    1979, in 37 top lists Check
  2. 18 new

    Casablanca

    1942, in 39 top lists Check
  3. 96 new

    Saving Private Ryan

    1998, in 28 top lists Check
  4. 64 new

    The Deer Hunter

    1978, in 26 top lists Check
  5. 30 new

    The Bridge on the River Kwai

    1957, in 32 top lists Check
  6. 41 new

    La battaglia di Algeri

    1966 — a.k.a. The Battle of Algiers, in 29 top lists Check
  7. 97 new

    The Thin Red Line

    1998, in 14 top lists Check
  8. 40 new

    Doctor Zhivago

    1965, in 17 top lists Check
  9. 94 new

    The English Patient

    1996, in 19 top lists Check
  10. 81 new

    Empire of the Sun

    1987, in 9 top lists Check
  11. 88 new

    Baraka

    1992, in 5 top lists Check
  12. 63 new

    The Duellists

    1977, in 5 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jul 24, 2020; source