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Poll: American Stories Told by Foreign Directors

A poll by Teriek-Williams
This is a list of films by non-American filmmakers that explore the distinct American experience from its landscape to its culture. Which American story told by a foreign filmmaker is the best? Discuss Here!

Results of 1,714 votes:

  1. 1.

    The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

     
    Directed by Sergio Leone (Italy)
  2. 2.

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

     
    Directed by Milos Forman (Czech Republic)
  3. 3.

    American Beauty (1999)

     
    Directed by Sam Mendes (England)
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