100 Best Films: 20-1

Anthony Quinn, our acclaimed film critic, concludes his five-day celebration of cinema's classics with this very personal Top 20, including his favourite movie ever made

Friday 18 September 2009 00:00 BST

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Fed up with formulaic "blockbusters" and overhyped cinematic turkeys? Anthony Quinn selects 100 timeless movie classics that never disappoint. And, to help you enjoy them, the series culminates with the offer of a month’s free DVD hire for every reader (see below).

Click on the image to see 20-1 in the countdown.

Click here to see 40-21 in our countdown.

Click here to see 60-41 in our countdown.

Click here to see 100-81 in our countdown.

Click here to see 80-61 in our countdown.

Click here to read Anthony Quinn's introduction to the list.

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100 Best Films: 20-1

Anthony Quinn, our acclaimed film critic, concludes his five-day celebration of cinema's classics with this very personal Top 20, including his favourite movie ever made