Perfect Friday(1970) (Editor's Choice)

is often cited as giving one of her best performances, moving beyond her "vamp" image to play a more subtle, greedy manipulator. Quick Facts

: The narrative is built on layers of manipulation. While the bank manager thinks he is the mastermind, everyone involved—including the husband and wife—has their own hidden agenda, leading to a series of betrayals and a surprising ending. Cast Performances : Perfect Friday(1970)

: It has recently seen a high-definition restoration available through Kino Lorber. is often cited as giving one of her

provides a strange contrast as a lazy, flamboyant lord who wears wigs and makeup. Cast Performances : : It has recently seen

: Peter Hall (primarily known for his theatre work). Score : Features a jazz-influenced score by John Dankworth .

: The film centers on an "oddball trio" consisting of a stuffy, overlooked bank manager (Stanley Baker), an impoverished, eccentric aristocrat (David Warner), and his materialistic wife (Ursula Andress).

(1970) is indeed an interesting piece, largely because it subverts the typical "Swinging Sixties" heist film tropes with a cynical, offbeat energy . Directed by Peter Hall, it focuses more on its kooky character dynamics than the mechanics of the crime itself. What Makes It Stand Out