Every Anthony Quinn Movie, Ranked By Fans

Over 900 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Every Anthony Quinn Movie, Ranked By Fans
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More than 900 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best Anthony Quinn movies. This list of must-see films features some of the iconic actor's most memorable performances, from historical epics like Lawrence of Arabia and The Guns Of Navarone to gritty gangster flicks like The Don Is Dead and Requiem For A Heavyweight.

Quinn was renowned for his richly layered characters that embodied both strength and vulnerability in equal measure. His larger-than-life presence often helped elevate even the most forgettable scripts, creating a cinematic experience that left an indelible mark on viewers.

From epic adventures like Zorba The Greek to nuanced dramas like Wild Is The Wind, these are some of Quinn's finest turns onscreen. So why not take a look at this ranking? Whether you're already familiar with all the titles or just discovering them, there's sure to be something here that will captivate you — so don't forget vote up your favorites.

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  • Zorba the Greek
    1
    Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas
    140 votes
    • Released: 1964
    • Directed by: Mihalis Kakogiannis
    Traveling to inspect an abandoned mine his father owns in Crete, English author Basil (Alan Bates) meets the exuberant peasant Zorba (Anthony Quinn) and invites him along when the older man claims he ...more

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  • The Guns of Navarone
    2
    Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn
    113 votes
    • Released: 1961
    • Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
    In 1943, a small commando team is sent to destroy huge German guns on the Greek Island of Navarone in order to rescue Allied troops trapped on Kheros. Led by British Major Franklin (Anthony Quayle), ...more

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  • La Strada
    3
    Anthony Quinn, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart
    90 votes
    • Released: 1954
    • Directed by: Federico Fellini
    La Strada is a 1954 Italian drama film directed by Federico Fellini from his own screenplay co-written with Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano. The film portrays a brutish strongman and the naïve young ...more
  • Lawrence of Arabia
    4
    Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn
    112 votes
    • Released: 1962
    • Directed by: David Lean
    Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal (Alec Guinness) and serve as a liaison between the Arabs ...more

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  • Seven Servants
    5
    Anthony Quinn, Audra McDonald, David Warner
    128 votes
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Daryush Shokof
    Seven Servants is a USA — Germany co-production 1996 German drama — comedy film directed by Daryush Shokof. The movie is about a man named Archie, portrayed by Anthony Quinn, who wishes to unite and ...more
  • Lust for Life
    6
    Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Everett Sloane
    60 votes
    • Released: 1956
    • Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
    This lauded drama depicts the life of revered Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh (Kirk Douglas). An intense and imaginative artist, Van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental ...more

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