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. 10 new

    The French Connection

    1971, in 23 top lists Check
  2. 27 new

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
  3. 33 new

    North by Northwest

    1959, in 30 top lists Check
  4. 96 new

    Saving Private Ryan

    1998, in 28 top lists Check
  5. 99 new

    The Matrix

    1999, in 30 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jul 24, 2020; source