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Back in 1960, Yul Brynner starred in the iconic Western remake of Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven. The King and I star had a major say in casting decisions and pushed for Steve McQueen. However, he would later regret this as their relationship on set plummeted disastrously. Newspapers began reporting …

Michael Caine was just 29 when he shot Zulu, the 1964 war classic depicting the 1879 Battle of Rorke’s Drift, which took place during the Anglo-Zulu War. Earning £4000 (around £70,000 today) for his first major film role, he became a millionaire movie star within five years. Yet his time …

Clint Eastwood, 94, and Harrison Ford, 82, have had incredible Hollywood careers so far, from The Man With No Name Spaghetti Westerns to Indiana Jones. But did you know that both were originally envisioned for one of the film industry’s biggest current action franchises that continues to grow in popularity …

It’s been two years since Downton Abbey: A New Era (which is on ITV1 this evening) hit cinemas and the third film is set to land on the big screen in 2025. Of course, Downton Abbey 3 will have a gaping hole without the late great Dame Maggie Smith, whose …

It’s Christmas Day, so when is there a more perfect time after that big festive lunch to put your feet up and whack on a classic World War 2 film? Two underrated ones are on ITV4 this afternoon, starting with The Sea Wolves at 4pm. Released in 1980, the movie …

After fighting off a rival production with Yul Brynner, Spartacus was a labour of love for Kirk Douglas that quickly became a nightmare. During a shoot that went massively over time and budget, actor Tony Curtis is reputed to have told co-star Jean Simmons, “Who do I have to f*** …

Over 50 years ago, Clint Eastwood starred as police inspector Harry Callahan in his first Dirty Harry movie. However, the Hollywood legend was far from the first choice for the part, with Frank Sinatra originally being offered it. Speaking previously with Express.co.uk, Sinatra’s friend, Die Hard and Licence to Kill …

It has been almost 15 years since Shrek Forever After, the fourth Shrek movie, hit cinemas with the tagline The Final Chapter. But now DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures have announced that Shrek 5 is in production. It’s unclear if this will be the official title, but personally, we’re hoping …

For years, fans of the classic Christmas film Home Alone have been willing to forgive the colossal parenting blunder made by Kate and Peter McCallister. It’s only halfway through a flight spanning over 4,000 miles from their home that they realise they’ve left their eight year old son behind for …

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992 trailer The festive season always offers a treasure trove of Christmas classics to watch all over again but it can be difficult to spot the best ones through TV guides and subscription platforms. Thankfully, there is still a healthy collection all ready …