How could this film not make the list? Tight suspenseful story line, filled with ironies, surprises, even humor. Nothing is what it seems to be, and the odd-angled filming emphasizes this theme. Shot mostly on location, rare for its day. Star doesn’t even appear until film is half over. One-of-a-kind extended chase scene. The zither music is truly unique, perfectly entwined with the visuals, and unforgettable. Superb secondary roles, all fully realized by unknown actors. Plus a true beauty as the love interest. And most important, the greatest fade-out scene ever filmed, understated, and with the music gently & perfectly timed to it, just breathtaking. If you don’t get goose bumps when you see the fadeout, see your physician—you’re not fully alive.