Diane Cilento
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Diane Cilento (2 April 1932 – 6 October 2011) was an Australian actress. She is best known for her film roles in Tom Jones (1963), which earned her an Academy Award nomination, Hombre (1967) and The Wicker Man (1973). She also received a Tony Award nomination for her performance as Helen of Troy in the play Tiger at the Gates. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diane Cilento, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Diane Cilento Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Diane Cilento reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Diane Cilento's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Diane Cilento's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Wicker Man, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Diane Cilento Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Diane Cilento's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Diane Cilento has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Sean Connery Paradox | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Boy Who Had Everything | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Duet for Four | Margot Mason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Death Becomes Me | Kate Sinclair (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Wicker Man | Miss Rose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Spell of Evil | Clara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | Hanna Reitsch | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Z.P.G. | Edna | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Frankie Howerd Show | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Negatives | Reingard | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Dial M for Murder | Margo Wendice | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hombre | Jessie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Agony and the Ecstasy | Contessina de'Medici | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Once Upon a Tractor | Geraldine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Rattle of a Simple Man | Cyrenne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Third Secret | Anne Tanner | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tom Jones | Molly Seagrim | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | I Thank a Fool | Liane Dane | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Naked Edge | Mrs. Heath | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Full Treatment | Denise Colby | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jet Storm | Angelica Como | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Truth About Women | Ambrosine Viney | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Admirable Crichton | Eliza Tweeny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Woman for Joe | Mary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Passage Home | Ruth Elton | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Passing Stranger | Jill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp | The Angel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Mr. Lucifer | Woman in Street (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | All Hallowe'en | Harriet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Moulin Rouge | Midinette (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wings of Danger | Jeannette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. | Maria Hornblower (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Diane Cilento - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Diane Cilento?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Diane Cilento is "The Wicker Man" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Diane Cilento acted in?
Diane Cilento has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Diane Cilento?
Other notable films include "The Sean Connery Paradox", "Hombre", and "The Agony and the Ecstasy".