When it comes to totally iconic actors, Robert Redford is up there with some of the best.
The movie star, now 88, has starred in a number of classics over the years from The Way We Were to The Sting and Captain America. His catalogue of great movies is truly impressive.
So much so that people recently took to Reddit to discuss their favourite Redford movies, and opinions were quite diverse. One said: “These two were mine. The Natural and Jeremiah Johnson.”
Another wrote: “Just watched Jeremiah Johnson on television a few nights ago. I think the movies OP pictured are my favorites from his body of work.”
A third also replied: “The Natural, Out of Africa, The Way We Were, All the President’s Men.”
But, even though the actor is loved for his many roles, he actually has a few favourite movies himself. He previously revealed his ultimate top picks.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (John Huston, 1948)
In The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, viewers follow the journey of two rugged wanderers – Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt). They come together with a seasoned prospector, Howard (Walter Huston) in Mexico, and embark on a journey into the Sierra Madre mountains to look for gold.
During this time, they also come face-to-face with various other challenges. Directed by John Huston, who created classics such as Chinatown, The Maltese Falcon, Moby Dick, The African Queen and Misfits, the film is another yet captivating epic.
Sunset Boulevard (Billy Wilder, 1950)
Directed by Billy Wilder, Sunset Boulevard centres around the life of a screenwriter who’s involved a dangerous relationship with an ageing movie star who’s desperate to save her dwindling career.
As well as being considered a classic, it’s also thought to be one of Wilder’s best movies. It quickly became regarded as an amazing satirical reflection of how doomed fame can be.
The Third Man (Carol Reed, 1949)
The Third Man tells the tale of pulp writer, Holly Martins, who travels to post-war Vienna, and becomes involved in the investigation of the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market operator Harry Lime.
It goes on to explore an enticing narrative of love, deceit and homicide, meaning it comprises of all the ingredients of a classic crime noir drama. The movie stars Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli and Orson Welles and was directed by Carol Reed.
All About Eve (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1950)
It’s said Redford has also named Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s classic comedy thriller, All About Eve, as one of his favourites. It was inspired by the 1946 short story “The Wisdom of Eve” by Mary Orr.
Bette Davis stars as Margo Channing, a hugely respected but ageing Broadway star, and Anne Baxter as Eve Harrington, a fan who manages to find a way a into Channing’s life and, as a result, leads to threatening both her career and personal relationships.
8½ (Federico Fellini, 1963)
This is often described as the greatest film ever made about filmmaking. It tells the tale of Guido Anselmi, played by Marcello Mastroianni, a director whose movie is crumbling alongside his personal life.
It also boasts epic performances from Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo and Claudia Cardinale. It’s presented in a stream-of-consciousness style, and 8½ is considered to be Fellini’s most self-reflective work.
You could say it takes viewers on quite a hypnotic journey, as it blends fantasy with reality to almost create a dreamlike journey into the character’s artistic mind and personal life.