BFI Top 100 British films

List breakdown

• The 1960s led the pack with 26 films of merit for the decade. Four films made the list from each of the years 1949, 1963, and 1971. The earliest film selected was The 39 Steps, and only two other 1930s films made the list.
• David Lean, with seven films, is the most-represented director in the list, followed by Michael Powell. Powell and Pressburger and John Schlesinger had four films each, while Alexander Mackendrick and Tony Richardson each had three. Seven of the films were produced by Ealing Studios during the years 1949–55.
• The most-represented actor is Alec Guinness, with nine films, three being in supporting roles. Michael Caine is the most represented living actor, starring in seven films.
• Julie Christie is the most represented actress, with six films on the list.
• All of the directors in the list are male.

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