List of American films of 1966

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This is a list of American films released in 1966.

A Man for All Seasons won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

A–B

Title Director Cast Genre Note
10:30 P.M. Summer Jules Dassin Melina Mercouri, Romy Schneider, Peter Finch Drama Independent
7 Women John Ford Anne Bancroft, Sue Lyon, Margaret Leighton, Betty Field, Flora Robson, Mildred Dunnock, Eddie Albert Drama MGM
After the Fox Vittorio De Sica Peter Sellers, Britt Ekland, Victor Mature Comedy United Artists
Agent for H.A.R.M. Gerd Oswald Peter Mark Richman, Barbara Bouchet, Wendell Corey Spy Universal
Alfie Lewis Gilbert Michael Caine, Millicent Martin, Julia Foster, Jane Asher Comedy/drama Paramount
Alvarez Kelly Edward Dmytryk William Holden, Richard Widmark, Janice Rule Western Columbia
Ambush Bay Ron Winston Hugh O'Brian, Mickey Rooney, James Mitchum War United Artists
An American Dream Robert Gist Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker Drama Warner Bros.
And Now Miguel James B. Clark Michael Ansara, Guy Stockwell, Joe De Santis Drama Universal
Any Wednesday Robert Ellis Miller Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, Dean Jones Comedy Warner Bros.
The Appaloosa Sidney J. Furie Marlon Brando, John Saxon, Anjanette Comer Western Universal
Arabesque Stanley Donen Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Kieron Moore Spy film Universal
Around the World Under the Sea Andrew Marton Lloyd Bridges, Keenan Wynn, Gary Merrill, Shirley Eaton, David McCallum Science fiction MGM
Assault on a Queen Jack Donohue Frank Sinatra, Virna Lisi, Tony Franciosa, Richard Conte Crime drama Paramount
Batman Leslie H. Martinson Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, Frank Gorshin Comedy, action 20th Century Fox. Based on the TV series
Beau Geste Douglas Heyes Guy Stockwell, Doug McClure, Leslie Nielsen Adventure Universal
The Bible: In the Beginning John Huston George C. Scott, Ava Gardner, Peter O'Toole, John Huston, Richard Harris, Stephen Boyd, Franco Nero Biblical drama 20th Century Fox
A Big Hand for the Little Lady Fielder Cook Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards, Kevin McCarthy, Burgess Meredith, Paul Ford Western, comedy Warner Bros.
Billy the Kid vs. Dracula William Beaudine John Carradine, Chuck Courtney, Virginia Christine Western, horror Embassy
Birds Do It Andrew Marton Soupy Sales, Tab Hunter, Doris Dowling Comedy Columbia
Blindfold Philip Dunne Rock Hudson, Claudia Cardinale, Jack Warden Drama Universal
Blood Bath Stephanie Rothman, Jack Hill Lori Saunders, Marissa Mathes, Sid Haig Horror AIP
Blowup Michelangelo Antonioni David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles Thriller MGM
Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! George Marshall Bob Hope, Elke Sommer, Phyllis Diller Comedy United Artists

C–H

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Cast a Giant Shadow Melville Shavelson Kirk Douglas, Senta Berger, Yul Brynner, Frank Sinatra, Angie Dickinson, John Wayne Action Warner Bros.
Castle of Evil Francis D. Lyon Virginia Mayo, Scott Brady, Lisa Gaye Horror United Pictures
The Cat Ellis Kadison Roger Perry, Peggy Ann Garner, Barry Coe Adventure Embassy
Chamber of Horrors Hy Averback Patrick O'Neal, Cesare Danova, Laura Devon, Wilfrid Hyde-White Horror Warner Bros.
The Chase Arthur Penn Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, Angie Dickinson, E. G. Marshall, Janice Rule, James Fox, Robert Duvall Drama Columbia based on Horton Foote play; screenplay by Lillian Hellman; Remade as a 1991 film
Chelsea Girls Andy Warhol, Paul Morrissey Nico, Gerard Melanga, Ondine Drama
Country Boy Joseph Kane Randy Boone, Sheb Wooley, Majel Barrett Musical Howco
Curse of the Swamp Creature Larry Buchanan John Agar, Francine York, William McGhee Horror AIP
Cyborg 2087 Franklin Adreon Michael Rennie, Karen Steele, Wendell Corey Science fiction United Pictures
The Daydreamer Jules Bass Paul O'Keefe, Ray Bolger, Hayley Mills, Patty Duke Stop-motion animation Embassy
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round Bernard Girard James Coburn, Aldo Ray, Rose Marie Crime Columbia
Destination Inner Space Francis D. Lyon Scott Brady, Gary Merrill, Sheree North Science fiction United Pictures
Dimension 5 Franklin Adreon Jeffrey Hunter, France Nuyen, Donald Woods Spy/science fiction United Pictures
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title Harmon Jones Rose Marie, Richard Deacon, Joey Adams Comedy United Artists
Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs Mario Bava Vincent Price, Fabian, Laura Antonelli Comedy AIP
Drop Dead Darling Ken Hughes Tony Curtis, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lionel Jeffries Comedy Paramount
Duel at Diablo Ralph Nelson Sidney Poitier, James Garner, Bibi Andersson Western United Artists
El Dorado Howard Hawks John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Charlene Holt, Ed Asner, Michele Carey, Christopher George, Arthur Hunnicutt Western Paramount
The Endless Summer Bruce Brown Robert August, Mike Hynson Documentary
An Eye for an Eye Michael D. Moore (as Michael Moore) Robert Lansing, Patrick Wayne, Slim Pickens, Gloria Talbott Western Embassy
Fantastic Voyage Richard Fleischer Raquel Welch, Donald Pleasence, Stephen Boyd, Edmond O'Brien, Arthur Kennedy Science fiction 20th Century Fox; won 2 Oscars
The Fat Spy Joseph Cates Phyllis Diller, Jack E. Leonard, Brian Donlevy, Jayne Mansfield Comedy Independent
The Fighting Prince of Donegal Michael O'Herlihy Peter McEnery, Susan Hampshire, Tom Adams Adventure Walt Disney
A Fine Madness Irvin Kershner Sean Connery, Joanne Woodward, Jean Seberg Comedy, drama Warner Bros. Based on Elliott Baker novel
Fireball 500 Leo Townsend Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Fabian Comedy AIP
Follow Me, Boys! Norman Tokar Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish, Kurt Russell Comedy, drama Disney
The Fortune Cookie Billy Wilder Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Judi West Comedy United Artists. Oscar for Matthau, plus 3 more nominations
Frankie and Johnny Fred de Cordova Elvis Presley, Donna Douglas, Nancy Kovack, Harry Morgan, Sue Ane Langdon Musical United Artists. Based on the song
Funeral in Berlin Guy Hamilton Michael Caine, Paul Hubschmid, Oscar Homolka, Eva Renzi Spy, thriller Paramount. 2nd Harry Palmer series
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Richard Lester Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Michael Crawford, Jack Gilford, Michael Hordern, Roy Kinnear, Buster Keaton Musical comedy United Artists. Based on Broadway show; music by Stephen Sondheim; Oscar for music
Gambit Ronald Neame Michael Caine, Shirley MacLaine, Herbert Lom Crime, comedy Universal. 3 Oscar nominations; inspired 2012 remake
The Gentle Rain Burt Balaban Christopher George, Lynda Day George, Fay Spain Drama Allied Artists
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken Alan Rafkin Don Knotts, Dick Sargent, Liam Redmond Comedy Universal
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini Don Weis Tommy Kirk, Nancy Sinatra, Basil Rathbone Comedy AIP
The Glass Bottom Boat Frank Tashlin Doris Day, Rod Taylor, Paul Lynde Comedy MGM
Grand Prix John Frankenheimer James Garner, Toshirō Mifune, Yves Montand, Eva Marie Saint, Brian Bedford, Jessica Walter Sports, Drama MGM; won 3 Oscars
The Group Sidney Lumet Candice Bergen, Joanna Pettet, Shirley Knight, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Jessica Walter Drama United Artists. Based on a novel by Mary McCarthy
Gunpoint Earl Bellamy Audie Murphy, Joan Staley, Warren Stevens Western Universal
Harper Jack Smight Paul Newman, Robert Wagner, Lauren Bacall, Janet Leigh, Julie Harris, Pamela Tiffin, Arthur Hill, Shelley Winters Crime drama Warner Bros. Based on Ross Macdonald novel
Hawaii George Roy Hill Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, Gene Hackman Drama United Artists. Based on James Michener novel, 7 Oscar nominations
Hold On! Arthur Lubin Peter Noone, Shelley Fabares, Sue Ane Langdon Musical MGM
Hot Rod Hullabaloo William T. Naud Marsha Mason, Val Bisoglio Action Allied Artists
How to Steal a Million William Wyler Audrey Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, Hugh Griffith, Charles Boyer Crime, comedy 20th Century Fox

I–R

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Incident at Phantom Hill Earl Bellamy Robert Fuller, Jocelyn Lane, Dan Duryea Western Universal
Is Paris Burning? René Clément Kirk Douglas, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Glenn Ford, Yves Montand, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Simone Signoret, Robert Stack, Orson Welles Drama, war Paramount; screenplay by Gore Vidal, Francis Ford Coppola; 2 Oscar nominations
Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter William Beaudine John Lupton, Narda Onyx, Estelita Rodriguez Western horror Embassy
Johnny Reno R. G. Springsteen Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, John Agar Western Paramount
Johnny Tiger Paul Wendkos Robert Taylor, Chad Everett, Geraldine Brooks Western Universal
Judith Daniel Mann Sophia Loren, Peter Finch, Jack Hawkins Drama Paramount
Kid Rodelo Richard Carlson Don Murray, Janet Leigh, Broderick Crawford Western Paramount
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die Henry Levin Mike Connors, Dorothy Provine, Raf Vallone, Margaret Lee Spy Columbia
The Las Vegas Hillbillys Arthur C. Pierce Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Ferlin Husky Comedy Independent
The Last of the Secret Agents? Norman Abbott Marty Allen, Steve Rossi, Nancy Sinatra Comedy Paramount
Let's Kill Uncle William Castle Nigel Green, Mary Badham, Linda Lawson Thriller Universal
Lord Love a Duck George Axelrod Roddy McDowall, Tuesday Weld, Lola Albright Comedy United Artists
Lost Command Mark Robson Anthony Quinn, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon War Columbia; based on Jean Larteguy book
Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. Byron Paul Dick Van Dyke, Nancy Kwan, Akim Tamiroff Comedy Disney; based on the book Robinson Crusoe
Madame X David Lowell Rich Lana Turner, John Forsythe, Ricardo Montalbán Drama Universal
Made in Paris Boris Sagal Louis Jourdan, Ann-Margret, Richard Crenna Comedy MGM
A Man Called Adam Leo Penn Sammy Davis Jr., Ossie Davis, Cicely Tyson Musical Embassy
The Man Called Flintstone Hanna-Barbera Alan Reed, Mel Blanc (voices) Animation Columbia. Based on TV series
A Man Could Get Killed Ronald Neame James Garner, Sandra Dee, Melina Mercouri, Roland Culver Spy Universal
A Man for All Seasons Fred Zinnemann Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Orson Welles Biography Columbia; 6 Oscar won
Maya John Berry Clint Walker, Jay North, Sajid Khan Drama MGM
Mister Buddwing Delbert Mann James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Angela Lansbury Drama MGM
Moment to Moment Mervyn LeRoy Jean Seberg, Honor Blackman, Sean Garrison Drama Universal
Munster, Go Home! Earl Bellamy Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis Comedy Universal. Based on TV series
Murderers' Row Henry Levin Dean Martin, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden, Camilla Sparv Spy comedy Columbia. Sequel to The Silencers
Nashville Rebel Jay J. Sheridan Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn Musical AIP
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters Michael A. Hoey Mamie van Doren, Anthony Eisley, Edward Faulkner Science fiction Realart
Nevada Smith Henry Hathaway Steve McQueen, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Martin Landau Western Embassy; Paramount; based on characters created by Harold Robbins
The Night of the Grizzly Joseph Pevney Clint Walker, Martha Hyer, Keenan Wynn Adventure Paramount
Not with My Wife, You Don't! Norman Panama Tony Curtis, Virna Lisi, George C. Scott Comedy Warner Bros.
Namu, the Killer Whale László Benedek Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, Robin Mattson Adventure United Artists
Once Before I Die John Derek Ursula Andress, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel War drama Warner Bros.
The Oscar Russell Rouse Stephen Boyd, Elke Sommer, Jill St. John, Tony Bennett Drama Embassy; Paramount; 2 Oscar nominations
Our Man Flint Daniel Mann James Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Gila Golan Spy comedy 20th Century Fox
Out of Sight Lennie Weinrib Jonathan Daly, Karen Jensen, Robert Pine Comedy Universal
The Pad and How to Use It Brian G. Hutton Julie Sommars, James Farentino, Brian Bedford Comedy Universal
Paradise, Hawaiian Style Michael D. Moore Elvis Presley, James Shigeta, Donna Butterworth, Irene Tsu Musical, Comedy Paramount
Penelope Arthur Hiller Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Carl Ballantine Comedy MGM
Picture Mommy Dead Bert I. Gordon Don Ameche, Martha Hyer, Zsa Zsa Gabor Horror Embassy
The Plainsman David Lowell Rich Don Murray, Guy Stockwell, Abby Dalton Western Universal. Remake of 1936 film
The Poppy Is Also a Flower Terence Young Senta Berger, Stephen Boyd, Yul Brynner Drama made for TV
The Professionals Richard Brooks Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Woody Strode Western Columbia. Based on novel by Frank O'Rourke; 3 Oscar nominations
Queen of Blood Curtis Harrington John Saxon, Dennis Hopper, Basil Rathbone, Judi Meredith Science fiction AIP
The Quiller Memorandum Michael Anderson George Segal, Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow Spy 20th Century Fox
Rage Gilberto Gazcón Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens, David Reynoso Drama Columbia
The Rare Breed Andrew V. McLaglen James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Jack Elam Western Universal
Red Zone Cuba Coleman Francis John Carradine, Anthony Cardoza, Coleman Francis Drama Independent
Return of the Seven Burt Kennedy Yul Brynner, Warren Oates, Elisa Montes, Robert Fuller, Claude Akins Western United Artists. The Magnificent Seven sequel
Ride Beyond Vengeance Bernard McEveety Chuck Connors, Kathryn Hays, Bill Bixby Western Columbia
Ride in the Whirlwind Monte Hellman Jack Nicholson, Cameron Mitchell, Millie Perkins Western Independent
Rush to Judgment Emile de Antonio Archive footage of Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, Earl Warren Documentary
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming Norman Jewison Alan Arkin, Eva Marie Saint, Jonathan Winters, Carl Reiner Comedy United Artists. Golden Globe Best Musical or Comedy; 4 Oscar nominations

S–Z

Title Director Cast Genre Note
The Sand Pebbles Robert Wise Steve McQueen, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Mako, Richard Attenborough, Simon Oakland, James Hong War 20th Century Fox. Based on novel by Richard McKenna; 8 Oscar nominations
Savage Pampas Hugo Fregonese Robert Taylor, Ron Randell, Marc Lawrence Western Independent
Seconds John Frankenheimer Rock Hudson, Murray Hamilton, John Randolph, Salome Jens, Jeff Corey Thriller Paramount
The Shooting Monte Hellman Warren Oates, Millie Perkins, Will Hutchins, Jack Nicholson Western Independent
The Silencers Phil Karlson Dean Martin, Stella Stevens, Daliah Lavi, Victor Buono, Nancy Kovack, Cyd Charisse Spy comedy Columbia; first Matt Helm film
The Singing Nun Henry Koster Debbie Reynolds, Ricardo Montalbán, Greer Garson Musical MGM. Based on life of Jeanine Deckers
Smoky George Sherman Fess Parker, Diana Hyland, Katy Jurado Western 20th Century Fox
Spinout Norman Taurog Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Carl Betz, Diane McBain, Deborah Walley, Dodie Marshall, Will Hutchins Musical MGM
Stagecoach Gordon Douglas Ann-Margret, Red Buttons, Alex Cord, Bing Crosby, Stefanie Powers, Bob Cummings, Slim Pickens Western 20th Century Fox. Remake of 1939 film
The Swinger George Sidney Ann-Margret, Anthony Franciosa, Robert Coote Comedy Paramount
Tarzan and the Valley of Gold Robert Day Mike Henry, David Opatoshu, Nancy Kovack Adventure AIP
Texas Across the River Michael Gordon Dean Martin, Alain Delon, Joey Bishop Western comedy Universal
The Texican Lesley Selander Audie Murphy, Broderick Crawford, Diana Lorys Western Columbia
That Tennessee Beat Richard Brill Earl Richards, Lightnin' Chance, Dolores Faith Musical 20th Century Fox
This Property Is Condemned Sydney Pollack Robert Redford, Natalie Wood, Charles Bronson Drama Paramount
Three on a Couch Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh, Mary Ann Mobley Comedy Columbia
The Three Sisters Paul Bogart Sandy Dennis, Geraldine Page, Kim Stanley Drama Independent. Based on Anton Chekhov play
To the Shores of Hell Will Zens Marshall Thompson, Richard Arlen, Robert Dornan War Crown International
Torn Curtain Alfred Hitchcock Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, Lila Kedrova Mystery Universal
The Trouble with Angels Ida Lupino Rosalind Russell, Hayley Mills, June Harding Comedy Columbia
The Undertaker and His Pals T. L. P. Swicegood Ray Dannis, Warrene Ott, Rad Fulton Horror [1]
The Ugly Dachshund Norman Tokar Suzanne Pleshette, Dean Jones, Charlie Ruggles Comedy Disney
The Unkissed Bride Jack H. Harris Tommy Kirk, Anne Helm, Jacques Bergerac Comedy Independent
Waco R. G. Springsteen Jane Russell, Howard Keel, Wendell Corey Western Paramount
Walk, Don't Run Charles Walters Cary Grant, Samantha Eggar, Jim Hutton Comedy Columbia. Grant's final film
Way...Way Out Gordon Douglas Jerry Lewis, Connie Stevens, Anita Ekberg, Robert Morley Comedy 20th Century Fox
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Blake Edwards Dick Shawn, James Coburn, Carroll O'Connor Comedy United Artists
What's Up, Tiger Lily? Woody Allen, Senkichi Taniguchi Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Tatsuya Mihashi Comedy AIP. Allen's first film
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Mike Nichols Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Sandy Dennis, George Segal Drama Warner Bros. Based on Edward Albee play; Oscars for Taylor, Dennis
The Wild Angels Roger Corman Peter Fonda, Nancy Sinatra, Bruce Dern Drama AIP
Wild Wild Winter Lennie Weinrib Gary Clarke, Chris Noel Comedy Universal
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree Wolfgang Reitherman Sterling Holloway, Junius Matthews Animation Disney. Based on book by A. A. Milne
Women of the Prehistoric Planet Arthur C. Pierce Wendell Corey, Merry Anders, Irene Tsu Science fiction Independent
You're a Big Boy Now Francis Ford Coppola Peter Kastner, Elizabeth Hartman, Geraldine Page Comedy Warner Bros.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Undertaker and His Pals". American Film Institute. Retrieved September 14, 2018.

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