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These Are The 10 Longest Hollywood Movies Ever Made
If you find Babylon or Avatar: The Way of Water game time to be long, rest assured. FilmTotaal listed the 10 Longest Hollywood Movies Ever Made for you. Some movies on this list require you to take almost half a day off. Get ready for some classics.
10. The Godfather: Part II (1974) – 200 minutes
leader: Francis Ford Coppola | Cast: Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro
This epic film starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino is often considered one of the greatest movies of all time. In this sequel to The Godfather We see how Michael Corleone tries to maintain his power while the outside world opposes him.9. giant (1956) – 201 minutes
leader: George Stevens | Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker
Starring Hollywood greats James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor, this film tells the story of a Texan family and the challenges they face over the span of 20 years. Director George Stevens received an Oscar for this film.
8. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – 202 minutes
leader: Peter Jackson | Cast: Noel Appleby, Alexandra Astin, Sean Astin, David Aston | Our review
This epic end of the Lord of the RingsThe saga managed to win no less than 11 Academy Awards. In this final part of the trilogy, Sam and Frodo complete their journey to destroy the ‘one’ ring.
7. The Irishman (2019) – 209 minutes
leader: Martin Scorsese | Cast: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Jesse Plemons, Anna Paquin | Our review
In addition to an impressive runtime, this movie also has a legendary cast. Featuring big names like Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, director Martin Scorsese tells the true story of Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro).
6. Ben as (1959) – 212 minutes
leader: William Wyler | Cast: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd
well how tells the story of an enslaved Jew who manages to survive multiple tortures. The movie is one of the first movies shot in 70mm format, the chariot race and sea battle can be described as legendary.
5. The Ten Commandments (1956) – 220 minutes
leader: Cecil B DeMille | Cast: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson
The film tells the story of the famous Christian prophet Moses. Director Cecile B. DeMille managed to get no less than 7 Oscar nominations, of which the Oscar for Best Special Effects was redeemed.
4. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) – 221 minutes
leader: David Lean | Cast: Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins
lawrence of arabia tells the story of a special friendship between the British officer TE Lawrence and Sheikh Ali. The film was shot in 70mm format and made the leading man Peter O’Toole a true world star. The film was awarded no less than 7 Oscars.
3. Gone with the Wind (1939) – 222 minutes
leader: Victor Fleming, George Cukor | Cast: Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O’Neil, Vivien Leigh, Evelyn Keyes
When this movie came out, it was quite the cinematic experience. The movie had no less than 2 breaks, which is not surprising given the running time. The film was a critical and commercial success and was rewarded with no less than 10 Oscars.
Village (1996) – 242 minutes
leader: Kenneth Branagh | Cast: Riz Abbasi, Richard Attenborough, David Blair, Brian Blessed
For this adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play, director Kenneth Branagh decided not to skip anything. The entire play was filmed from start to finish, without removing a single word of Shakespeare’s text. Definitely a long one, but also a very nice seat.
cleopatra (1963) – 248 minutes
leader: Joseph L. Mankiewicz | Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown
The movie with the longest running time of all time is the movie cleopatra. Although the film was criticized for factual inaccuracies from a historical standpoint, it was a realistic depiction of the ancient Egyptians. With a time of no less than 4 hours and 8 minutes, you’ll likely have to take several bathroom breaks.
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