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. 128 new

    The Southerner

    1945, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 208 new

    A Walk in the Sun

    1945, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 247 new

    Leave Her to Heaven

    1945, in 12 top lists Check
  4. 266 new

    They Were Expendable

    1945, in 4 top lists Check
  5. 323 new

    Scarlet Street

    1945, in 10 top lists Check
  6. 353 new

    Story of G.I. Joe

    1945 — a.k.a. War Correspondent, in 3 top lists Check
  7. 421 new

    San Pietro

    1945, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2012; source