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Poll: Best American Remake of a British Movie?

A poll by urbanemovies
Which of these select American remakes* is by comparison the most worthy of the British original? * IMDb rated 5.5+ (as of February 2023)

Discuss the topic here.

Results of 444 votes:

  1. 1.

    The Italian Job (2003)

     
    British Original: The Italian Job (1969)
  2. 2.

    The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

     
    British Original: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) * significant plot and script changes
  3. 3.

    Gaslight (1944)

     
    British Original: Gaslight (1940)
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