10 Movies of 1961

An eccentric woman in New York forms a bond with her neighbor while seeking a wealthy suitor.

The Jets and the Sharks clash in 1950s New York, sparking a fiery romance between star-crossed lovers from rival gangs.

Cruella de Vil schemes to steal a litter of puppies, but their resourceful parents, rally a daring rescue with the help of their dog friends.

* A wandering samurai pits rival gangs against each other in a small town to restore peace and profit. *

* In a strange and isolated chateau, a man becomes acquainted with a woman and insists that they have met before. *

A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.

An ambitious pool player takes on a ruthless champion, risking everything for the chance at glory and redemption.

* A day in the life of an unfaithful married couple and their steadily deteriorating relationship in Milan. *

Two women running a private school face turmoil when a vindictive student spreads a lie about their relationship.

* While vacationing on a remote island retreat, a family finds its fragile ties tested when daughter Karin discovers her father has been using her schizophrenia for his own literary ends. *