The Best Basil Sydney Movies, Ranked
27 credits from 1935 to 1960, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Around the World in 80 Days (1956) with $42M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Basil Sydney Movies
The most recent films Basil Sydney is credited on, newest first — starting with The Hands of Orlac (1960). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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The Hands of Orlac 1960 · Maurice Seidelman -
A Story of David 1960 · King Saul -
The 3 Worlds of Gulliver 1960 · Emperor of Lilliput -
The Devil’s Disciple 1959 · Lawyer Hawkins -
John Paul Jones 1959 · Sir William Young -
Sea Wife 1957 · Bulldog -
Island in the Sun 1957 · Julian Fleury -
Mayerling 1957 · The Emperor Franz Joseph -
Around the World in 80 Days 1956 · Adventure -
The Dam Busters 1955 · Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris G.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C. -
Simba 1955 · Mr Crawford -
Hell Below Zero 1954 · Bland
The Best Basil Sydney Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Basil Sydney films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Basil Sydney movie?
Around the World in 80 Days (1956) made the most at the box office, with $42M worldwide, followed by The Dam Busters (1955) with $765K. Together, Basil Sydney's films with box office figures have made $42.8M.
Which Basil Sydney movie won the most awards?
Around the World in 80 Days (1956) is the most decorated Basil Sydney film, with 5 wins from 9 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Basil Sydney adventure movie?
Around the World in 80 Days (1956) is the best-rated of Basil Sydney's adventure films. In other genres: The Dam Busters (war).
What is the newest Basil Sydney movie?
The newest film on Basil Sydney's filmography is The Hands of Orlac (1960), with Basil Sydney as Maurice Seidelman.
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