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Welcome to my page on Best Movie Characters of 60s decade.

This page (Lens) is dedicated to the Top 10 movie characters from the 1960s who not only won audience's heart but also had impact on pop culture.

Either Hero or villain or even anti-hero,I selected the best movie characters from the 60s decade.I hope you like my Top 10 list.If you find any of your favorite character missing then do let me know in comments.

So here goes the list :-

Movie :- Bonnie And Clyde ; Played By :- Faye Dunaway

Description :-
Here is a female character in the list of best movie character of 60s.Though she is not a heroine but a robber.Based on the real life mob pair "Bonnie and Clyde",the character bonnie Parker is played by Faye Dunaway.She did an excellent job while portraying this notorious robber of the 30s.

Defining Moment:- The Family Gathering Scene.

Quote:- "We rob banks! "

Bonnie and Clyde (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 05/30/2012)

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# 9. Marry Poppins

Movie :- Marry Poppins ; Played By :- Julie Andrews

Description :-
Perhaps the most perfect women movie character you will ever see.She is a super nanny who can handle and make any child either stubborn or innocent to dance on her tunes.In fact she got magic in her,she can fly and can sing as well.She is an ideal friend for child.Though little naughty yet she is loved by one and all.This character was played by Julie Andrews and she won Oscar for best actress. The film won 5 academy awards out of 13 nominations.

Defining Moment:- The "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" Scene.

Quote:- "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and - SNAP - the job's a game!"

Mary Poppins (Two-Disc 45th Anniversary Special Edition)

Amazon Price: $17.89 (as of 05/30/2012)

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2,480 ratings | 2,440,121 views

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# 8. HAL - 9000

Movie :- 2001:Space Odyssey ; Played By :- Douglas Rain(Voice)

Description :-
Stanley Kubrick's 2001 : A Space Odyssey is one of the Best sci fi movie and what makes this movie great is the technology and of course in particular the super computer HAL-9000(Heuristic Algorithmic Computer).He is not human but he is 10 times smarter than human.His polite,humble but confidence voice may give you warmth of assurance but his proud attitude may irritate you and you may start to not believe him.

Defining Moment:- When The two crew members hide in a room and talk believing HAL is not hearing them but HAL observes them as he can read lips.

2001: A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray]

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# 7. Dr. Strangelove

Movie :- Dr. Strangelove ; Played By :- Peter Sellers

Description :-
Peter Sellers plays 3 roles in this movie and all 3 were equally awesome.Undoubtedly Dr. Strange love is Best comedy movie of all time.Though peter was offered for 4 roles by Director Stanley Kubrick but he was not fit and healthy at the time so he dropped the 4th role.Still all the three roles played by peter are memorable and are often imitated and mimicked.

Defining Moment:- The Final Doomsday Scene.

Quote:- "Based on the findings of the report, my conclusion was that this idea was not a practical deterrent for reasons which at this moment must be all too obvious."

Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Special Edition)

Amazon Price: $5.87 (as of 05/30/2012)

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873 ratings | 460,017 views

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# 6. Luke Jackson

Movie :- Cool Hand Luke ; Played By :- Paul newman

Description :-
He is stubborn,rude,way too straight forward,but still he is likable and,lovable and inspirational.In fact he is like messiah to the other inmates in the prison.With one of the most beautiful eyes in Hollywood,Paul Newman plays one of his best and revolutionary movie character of Luke Jackson.

Defining Moment:- The egg eating scene.

Quote:- "Sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand."

Cool Hand Luke (Deluxe Edition)

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 05/30/2012)

# 5. James Bond

Movie :- Dr. No. ; Played By :- Sean Connery

Description :-
At number 5 we have a legendary movie character,James Bond.He is handsome ,brave,owner of sport cars and cool gadgets and above all he is a top order secret agent and women falls easily for him.Probably the best spy ever created.If it was author's imagination that made this spy immortal in literature than it was Sean Connery's acting that made James bond one of the most successful ad charismatic character of all time.James bond is now considered as a crowning role and is the most wished role of in Hollywood.The James bond series is second most successful series at box office of all-time.

Defining Moment:- His stylish chase in cars.

Quote:- "Auric Goldfinger. Sounds like a French nail varnish."

Dr. No

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# 4. Atticus Finch

Movie :- To Kill a Mockingbird ; Played By :- Gregory Peck

Description :-
Atticus finch is one of the most respectful movie character.The role was played by Gregory peck.Atticus Finch is a real hero and role model for many.The character was already made famous from Harper lee's Novel "To kill a mocking bird",which was a best seller.But it was peck's electric performance that made the character immortal.His love and passion for justice and his never give up attitude surely inspired many people.

Defining Moment:- The famous speech scene.

Quote:- "You never really understand a person until you see things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."

To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition)

Amazon Price: $15.89 (as of 05/30/2012)

# 3. T.E. Lawrence

Movie :- Lawrence Of Arabia ; Played By :- Peter O' Toole

Description :-
T.E. Lawrence was a movie character (in Lawrence of Arabia) based on real life person.The character was portrayed by Peter o' Toole.The character would directly involve you into the film.You feel concerned about each and every action that he takes.From his journey tin the deserts to the climax battle you feel sympathy,hope,love and care for Lawrence.Probably that is why Peter was nominated for Oscar for his brilliant performance as Lawrence.

Defining Moment :- Final Battle Scene.

Lawrence of Arabia (Collector's Edition)

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 05/30/2012)

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# 2. Norman Bates

Movie :- Psycho ; Played By :- Anthony Perkins

Description :-
Norman bates is not an ordinary man.Though he look innocent,who wouldn't even hurt a fly but beware he could be the weirdest experience you ever had.I Don't want to spoil the plot,Just go and watch the movie and let me know what you say about Bates.And If You already watched the movie,then You know why Bates is placed here.

Defining Moment:- The shower scene

Quote:- "We all go a little mad sometimes."

Psycho (Collector's Edition)

Amazon Price: $12.48 (as of 05/30/2012)

# 1. Blondie Or Man With No Name.

Movie :- Dollar Trilogy ; Played By Clint Eastwood

Description :-
Stylish,Helpful,skillful and cunning,Blondie is one of the best character played by one of the most legendary actor of Hollywood,Clint Eastwood.His western Spaghetti look was loved by one and all.A True Western Anti-Hero.

Defining Moment:- When he saves tuco just before he is going to be hanged.

Quote:- "You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

The Man with No Name Trilogy (A Fistful of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly)

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