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. 1 new

    Lawrence of Arabia

    1962, in 40 top lists Check
  2. 15 new

    The Wizard of Oz

    1939, in 38 top lists Check
  3. 27 new

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
  4. 29 new

    The Searchers

    1956, in 26 top lists Check
  5. 30 new

    The Bridge on the River Kwai

    1957, in 32 top lists Check
  6. 33 new

    North by Northwest

    1959, in 30 top lists Check
  7. 58 new

    Barry Lyndon

    1975, in 24 top lists Check
  8. 68 new

    The Black Stallion

    1979, in 7 top lists Check
  9. 72 new

    Das Boot

    1981 — a.k.a. The Boat, in 15 top lists Check
  10. 75 new

    The Right Stuff

    1983, in 13 top lists Check
  11. 80 new

    The Mission

    1986, in 6 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jul 24, 2020; source