The Best Denholm Elliott Movies

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List of the best Denholm Elliott movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Denholm Elliott's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Denholm Elliott movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Denholm Elliott movies will be at the top of the list. Denholm Elliott has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Denholm Elliott movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Denholm Elliott films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Denholm Elliott role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Denholm Elliott performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

The list you're viewing has a variety of films in it, like Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry and They Who Dare.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Denholm Elliott movies?" and "What are the greatest Denholm Elliott roles of all time?"

Denholm Elliott worked with many famous directors, including big names like Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen.

Most divisive: The Spy with a Cold Nose
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  • Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
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    Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman
    17 votes
    • Released: 1981
    • Directed by: Steven Spielberg
    In the adventurous roller-coaster ride, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, we follow Dr. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), a renowned archaeologist and obtainer of rare antiquities. Set in 1936, Jones is thrust into a perilous mission to outwit his Nazi competitors who are bent on harnessing the power of the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Alongside former lover Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), Jones navigates treacherous terrains and relentless enemies. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie bagged four Academy Awards, solidifying its status as a classic action-adventure film that combines history, mysticism, and heart-stopping sequences with aplomb.

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  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott
    15 votes
    • Released: 1989
    • Directed by: Steven Spielberg
    In the action-adventure flick Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Harrison Ford dons the iconic fedora once more as archaeologist Indiana Jones. This time, he embarks on a daring quest to rescue his father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery), who's been kidnapped due to his research on the Holy Grail. Teaming up with museum curator Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott) and feisty love interest Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody), Indiana faces off against Nazi forces in a globetrotting race against time. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, won an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, underscoring its pulse-pounding thrill sequences.

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  • A Bridge Too Far
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    A Bridge Too Far

    Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine
    16 votes
    • Released: 1977
    • Directed by: Richard Attenborough
    In the epic war film A Bridge Too Far, Operation Market Garden, an ambitious World War II military strategy, is meticulously brought to life. Led by Lieutenant General Browning (Dirk Bogarde), the plan aims to seize a series of bridges in the Netherlands to outflank German defenses. Colonel Frost (Anthony Hopkins) and Major Cook (Robert Redford) play key roles in this daring mission. However, as the title suggests, their reach may have exceeded their grasp. Directed by Richard Attenborough, this star-studded spectacle won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor and showcases both strategic brilliance and human folly in equal measure.

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  • A Room with a View
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    A Room with a View

    Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Julian Sands
    17 votes
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: James Ivory
    In this British drama based on the novel by E.M. Forster, Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham-Carter), a young Englishwoman, is touring Italy with her older cousin (Maggie Smith). At a hotel in Florence, Lucy meets the charming and free-spirited George Emerson (Julian Sands). Although intrigued by George, once she's back in England Lucy ponders settling down with the wealthy, staid Cecil Vyse (Daniel Day-Lewis). When George reappears in her life, Lucy must decide between him and Cecil.

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  • Trading Places
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    Trading Places

    Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy
    17 votes
    • Released: 1983
    • Directed by: John Landis
    In the uproarious comedy Trading Places, Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd), an affluent commodities broker, and Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy), a streetwise hustler, find their worlds flipped upside down. Orchestrated by the devious Duke brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy), this unlikely pair are thrust into each other's lives in a social experiment of wealth versus poverty. As they navigate their new realities, they uncover the brothers' nefarious scheme. Armed with insider knowledge, they conspire to turn the tables on their puppeteers in this delightful tale of cunning and comeuppance.

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  • Robin and Marian
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    Robin and Marian

    Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw
    9 votes
    • Released: 1976
    • Directed by: Richard Lester
    Long after their original adventures in Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood (Sean Connery) and his trusty sidekick, Little John (Nicol Williamson), fight alongside Richard the Lion-Heart (Richard Harris) in France. After Richard dies in battle, the pair revisit Sherwood, where Robin learns that his beloved Maid Marian (Audrey Hepburn) serves as mother superior at a nearby convent. When the Sheriff of Nottingham (Robert Shaw) orders her arrest by royal edict, Robin faces his old nemesis one last time.

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