Movies from 1963

4 for Texas (1963)

124 mins     Comedy, Western      

"4 for Texas" is a comedy western which has something for everyone; fans of the Rat Pack will enjoy Frank and Deano as rival cowboys, those who like pretty women will enjoy Anita Ekberg and Ursula Andress, there is also Charl...

55 Days at Peking (1963)

154 mins     Action , Drama      

Let me tackle the elephant in the room which of course is western actors playing eastern roles which when judged by today's ethics is wrong. There is no denying that but "55 Days at Peking" is a movie which is over 50 years o...

A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

115 mins     Drama, Romance, War      

I didn't look but I can pretty much guess that "A Gathering of Eagles" was made with the complete support on the US Air Force because it has that tone about it with its look at life on an Airbase where the men are primed for ...

A Stitch in Time (1963)

89 mins     Comedy      

Whilst the third movie to see Norman Wisdom play Norman Pitkin it was the second of the three where he starred alongside Edward Chapman as Mr. Grimsdale. Now in a way "A Stitch in Time" is the perfect example of what was so g...

Billy Liar (1963)

98 mins     Comedy, Drama, Romance      

"Billy Liar" maybe a black and white movie made in the sixties but the remarkable thing about it is that it has a storyline which is as current now as it was back when it was released. In being such it makes "Billy Liar" a fa...

The Birds (1963)

119 mins     Horror, Romance, Thriller      

One of the best things about Hitchcock movies is because of his notoriety as the master of suspense you go into them expecting the unexpected. And with "The Birds" it feels like Hitchcock is playing on that notoriety by keepi...

Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

112 mins     Comedy, Family, Musical      

"Bye Bye Birdie" sounds like a musical which should be right up my street, with it's parody of the commotion caused when Elvis Presley was drafted. It also features an impressive cast which features Ann-Margret, Janet Leigh, ...

Captain Newman, M.D. (1963)

126 mins     Comedy, Drama, War      

There is a very simple way to explain "Captain Newman, M.D." and that is to call it a forerunner to that great TV series "M*A*S*H". It has that same mix of humour and drama so that you are amused but often moved by the storie...

Carry on Cabby (1963)

91 mins     Comedy      

One of the biggest criticisms that people have of the "Carry On" movies is that they are all the same and rarely have anything close to a proper storyline. And in a way they are right because the better known "Carry On" movie...

Carry on Jack (1963)

91 mins     Comedy      

"Carry on Jack" isn't the worst "Carry On" movie it's not even a bad "Carry On" movie but it almost doesn't feel like a "Carry On" movie at all. Firstly it actually has a storyline, a comedy one but still a storyline which is...

Charade (1963)

113 mins     Comedy, Mystery, Romance      

How do you describe "Charade" well it undeniably tips it hat at Hitchcock with both the opening credits and storyline. But "Charade" isn't just a Hitchcock wannabee it also borders on the comedy, intentionally having fun with...

Cleopatra (1963)

192 mins     Biography, Drama      

At 192 minutes a movie needs to succeed at every level; be it the acting, the story, the production, everything has to be perfect as if one thing is wrong it can spell disaster. Whilst I would never say "Cleopatra" is a disas...

Conquest of Mycene (1963)

91 mins     Adventure , Drama      

A typical sword & sandal movie which came out of Europe during the 60s would have featured a storyline surrounding warring countries with a hero figure leading the fight against a country which is up to no good. And that is w...

Death Drums Along the River (1963)

83 mins     Adventure      

Even taking into account the era when "Death Drums Along the River" or "Sanders of the River" as it is also known, was made it doesn't stop it from being like watching paint dry. I'm serious, this detective based action/ adve...

Doctor in Distress (1963)

102 mins     Comedy      

How would you describe "Doctor in Distress" to someone who has never watched any of the previous "Doctor" movies or seen a "Carry on" movie. I suppose the best way to describe it would be to say it is the comedic trials and t...

Donovan's Reef (1963)

109 mins     Comedy, Romance      

Donovan's Reef (1963) John Wayne stars as Mike 'Guns' Donovan who has woman trouble when Ameilia Dedham shows up on the island of Haleokaloa...

The Fast Lady (1963)

95 mins     Comedy      

The Fast Lady (1963) Stanley Baxter leads the laughs as Murdoch Troon, a loved up young man learning to drive in a vintage Bentley with chaos ensuing...

From Russia with Love (1963)

115 mins     Action , Adventure , Thriller      

Whilst only the second movie in the long running franchise "From Russia with Love" is one of the best, although saying that if you enjoyed the comedy of the Roger Moore era then you will probably find it dull. What we have he...

Fun in Acapulco (1963)

97 mins     Comedy, Musical      

It's little wonder that Elvis Presley got disenchanted with making movies when he was given the likes of "Fun in Acapulco". Whilst the storyline has a mysterious element and some typical romance featuring Ursula Andress and E...

The Great Escape (1963)

172 mins     Action , Adventure , Drama, Thriller, War      

It may have once been a regular feature of TV schedules but "The Great Escape" still remains a great movie. Featuring a list of big stars such as Richard Attenborough, James Garner, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson as well a...