The Best James Hayter Movies, Ranked
60 credits from 1937 to 1972, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Lawrence of Arabia (1962) with $46M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best James Hayter Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre James Hayter has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Crime leads with 6 films, and Night and the City (1950) is the pick of them.
The Best James Hayter Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of James Hayter's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1940s to 1960s.
The Latest James Hayter Movies
The most recent films James Hayter is credited on, newest first — starting with Burke & Hare (1972). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Burke & Hare 1972 · Dr. Selby -
Not Tonight, Darling 1971 · Mr. Finlay / grocer owner -
The Blood on Satan’s Claw 1971 · Squire Middleton -
The Horror of Frankenstein 1970 · Bailiff -
David Copperfield 1969 · Porter -
A Challenge for Robin Hood 1967 · Friar Tuck -
Stranger in the House 1967 · Harry Hawkins -
Lawrence of Arabia 1962 · Sheik in Arab Council (uncredited) -
Out of the Fog 1962 · Daniels -
Go to Blazes 1962 · Pipe Smoker -
The 39 Steps 1959 · Mr Memory -
The Captain’s Table 1959 · Earnshaw
The Best James Hayter Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest James Hayter films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing James Hayter movie?
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) made the most at the box office, with $46M worldwide, followed by The Fallen Idol (1948) with $373K. Together, James Hayter's films with box office figures have made $46.4M.
What is the best James Hayter crime movie?
Night and the City (1950) is the best-rated of James Hayter's crime films. In other genres: Lawrence of Arabia (adventure) and The Fallen Idol (thriller).
What is the newest James Hayter movie?
The newest film on James Hayter's filmography is Burke & Hare (1972), with James Hayter as Dr. Selby.
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