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The Best Michael York Movies
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List of the best Michael York movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Michael York'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 Michael York movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Michael York movies will be at the top of the list. Michael York has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Michael York movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Michael York films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Michael York role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Michael York performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Examples of films on this list: Gospa, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and many more.
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1Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan- Released: 1976
- Directed by: Michael Anderson
In the year 2274, young residents enjoy an idyllic, hedonistic lifestyle within the protective confines of a domed city. The general belief is that when each person turns 30, they are reincarnated ...more
2Michael York, Simon MacCorkindale, Jenny Agutter- Released: 1979
- Directed by: Tony Maylam
Two Oxford buddies (Michael York, Simon MacCorkindale) discover a German plot to invade 1901 England with troops on barges.![Cabaret]()
3Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Michael York- Released: 1972
- Directed by: Bob Fosse
In Berlin in 1931, American cabaret singer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) meets British academic Brian Roberts (Michael York), who is finishing his university studies. Despite Brian's confusion over ...more![Seven Nights in Japan]()
4Michael York, Charles Gray, James Villiers- Released: 1977
- Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Seven Nights in Japan is a 1976 drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert. It stars Michael York, Charles Gray, and Hidemi Aoki.![The Three Musketeers]()
5Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Michael York- Released: 1973
- Directed by: Richard Lester
An adaptation of the classic Dumas novel, this film tells the tale of aspiring swordsman D'Artagnan (Michael York), who arrives in Paris with hopes of joining the royal guard. After clashing with ...more![For Those I Loved]()
6Michael York, Brigitte Fossey, Jean Bouise- Released: 1983
- Directed by: Robert Enrico
For Those I Loved is a drama film from 1983 with Michael York, about a Polish Jewish Holocaust survivor who emigrated to the USA in 1946. It was directed by Robert Enrico for the Les Productions ...more![Murder on the Orient Express]()
7Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam- Released: 1974
- Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Having concluded a case, detective Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) settles into what he expects will be a relaxing journey home aboard the Orient Express. But when an unpopular billionaire is murdered ...more![The Four Musketeers]()
8Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain- Released: 1975
- Directed by: Richard Lester
Lighthearted sequel to the 1973 hit "The Three Musketeers", with King Louis XIII's four swashbuckling heroes engaged in further chivalrous and daring adventures. Once again they do battle with the ...more![Conduct Unbecoming]()
9Michael York, Richard Attenborough, Susannah York- Released: 1975
- Directed by: Michael Anderson
On a British army base in India, two newcomers react in very different ways to their new setting. Lt. Millington (James Faulkner) comes from a military family but doesn't hide his desire to leave the ...more![Great Expectations]()
10Michael York, Sarah Miles, James Mason- Released: 1974
- Directed by: Joseph Hardy
Pip (Michael York) is a blacksmith's apprentice who one night runs afoul of escaped prisoner Magwitch (James Mason). Pip helps him, but Magwitch is nevertheless caught. Not long after, Pip's ...more![Romeo and Juliet]()
11Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, Milo O'Shea- Released: 1968
- Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
In the Italian city of Verona, the Montague and the Capulet families are perpetually feuding. When Romeo (Leonard Whiting), a handsome young Montague, disregards convention by attending a Capulet ...more![The Island of Dr. Moreau]()
12Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Barbara Carrera- Released: 1977
- Directed by: Don Taylor
After his ship sinks, Andrew Braddock (Michael York) washes ashore on a tropical island owned by Dr. Moreau (Burt Lancaster). While waiting for a ship to return him to civilization, Braddock becomes ...more![Alfred the Great]()
13David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome- Released: 1969
- Directed by: Clive Donner
Ninth century English nobleman Alfred (David Hemmings) puts his plans to become a priest on hold, because his country has been invaded by Vikings. An innovative tactician, he earns the nickname ...more![Something for Everyone]()
14Angela Lansbury, Michael York, Anthony Higgins- Released: 1970
- Directed by: Harold Prince
A charismatic and ambitious young man from the country, Konrad Ludwig (Michael York), finds employment as the butler at the home of Countess Herthe von Ornstein (Angela Lansbury). While working for ...more![The Return of the Musketeers]()
15Michael York, Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Richard Lester
When ambitious Oliver Cromwell (Alan Howard) overthrows the king, Cardinal Mazarin (Philippe Noiret) enlists a down-and-out D'Artagnan (Michael York) to rally the Musketeers against him. Porthos ...more![The Taming of the Shrew]()
16Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Cyril Cusack- Released: 1967
- Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
In this film adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play, Grumio (Cyril Cusack) and Hortensio (Victor Spinetti) both long to wed the same beautiful young woman. Unfortunately, her wealthy father ...more![Austin Powers: Goldmember]()
17Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles, Tom Cruise- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Jay Roach
Austin Powers in Goldmember is a 2002 American spy comedy film. It is the third installment of the Austin Powers film series starring Mike Myers in the title role. The film was directed by Jay Roach, ...more- 18Michael York
- Released: 1988
- Directed by: George T. Miller
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19Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Jacqueline Sassard- Released: 1967
- Directed by: Joseph Losey
Stephen (Dirk Bogarde) is a professor at Oxford University who is caught in a rut and feels trapped by his life in both academia and marriage. One of his students, William (Michael York), is engaged ...more![England Made Me]()
20Michael York, Peter Finch, Joss Ackland- Released: 1973
- Directed by: Peter Duffell
England Made Me is a 1973 British drama film directed by Peter Duffell, starring Peter Finch, Michael York, Hildegarde Neil, and Michael Hordern, and based on the novel England Made Me by Graham ...more![The Strange Affair]()
21Michael York, Jeremy Kemp, Susan George- Released: 1968
- Directed by: David Greene
In swinging London near the tail end of the 1960s, newly minted constable Peter Strange (Michael York) is assigned to assist detective David Pierce (Jeremy Kemp) in an undercover drug sting aiming to ...more![Zeppelin]()
22Elke Sommer, Michael York, Anton Diffring- Released: 1971
- Directed by: Étienne Périer
Zeppelin is a 1971 British World War I action-drama directed by Étienne Périer. The film stars Michael York, Elke Sommer and Anton Diffring. Zeppelin depicts a fictitious German attempt to raid on ...more![Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery]()
23Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Jay Roach
A world-class playboy and part-time special agent, Powers is defrosted after 30 years in a cryogenic freeze to match wits with his nemesis, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). Possessing antiquated spy ...more![Lost Horizon]()
24John Gielgud, George Kennedy, Liv Ullmann- Released: 1973
- Directed by: Charles Jarrott
Lost Horizon is a 1973 American musical film directed by Charles Jarrott and starring Peter Finch, John Gielgud, Liv Ullmann, Michael York, Sally Kellerman, Bobby Van, George Kennedy, Olivia Hussey, ...more![Justine]()
25Anouk Aimée, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Forster- Released: 1969
- Directed by: George Cukor
Darley (Michael York) is a young British schoolteacher living in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. His life changes forever when he meets Justine (Anouk Aimée), the beautiful and mysterious wife of a ...more
