BEST MICHAEL CAINE MOVIES

“Zulu” (1964) Caine made a big impression in this true drama of a conflict between British soldiers and Zulu warriors in the late 1870s. “Alfie” (1966) “What’s it all about?” The serial womanizer played by Caine didn’t really have an answer to that, but the resulting film was an international hit for the actor. “The Man Who Would Be King” (1975) Caine and longtime friend Sean Connery make a terrific duo in Rudyard Kipling’s tale of con men trying to rule a culture they discover. “California Suite” (1978) Maggie Smith won an Oscar for her work opposite Caine as a show-business couple in one segment of Neil Simon’s multiple-story “Plaza Suite” sequel. “Dressed to Kill” (1980) One of Caine’s most unexpected performances offers him as a psychiatrist treating a troubled housewife (Angie Dickinson) in director Brian De Palma’s melodrama. “Deathtrap” “Sleuth”-like comedy-mystery, (1982) In Caine Ira Levin’s and Christopher other. Reeve play games with each “Educating Rita” (1983) An excellent Caine plays a weary literature professor whose professional passion is reignited by a surprising new student (Julie Walters). “Hannah and Her Sisters” (1986) Caine earned his first Oscar for his wonderful performance as a man in love with his sister-in-law (Barbara Hershey) in Woody Allen’s comedy-drama. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” (1988) Caine and Steve Martin are a hugely enjoyable team in this remake of the earlier “Bedtime Story,” about partners in swindling who target an heiress (Glenne Headly). “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992) Caine is – as one might expect – Ebenezer Scrooge in this beloved rendering of the Dickens classic that features Jim Henson’s creations in the other major roles.