Gregory Peck Atticus Finch, a Depression-era lawyer and widowed father, in a film adaptation of the Harper Lee novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". Released in 1962 during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the Southern United States, this film and his role were Peck's favorites. In 2003, Peck's portrayal of Atticus Finch was named the greatest film hero of the past 100 years by the American Film Institute. Peck served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1967, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Film Institute from 1967 to 1969, Chairman
Poltergeist (1982 film) dumb might be a better one. And when so many effects are lavished on a story this frail, you have a lopsided film." The film has continued to receive recognition over 35 years after its release. "Poltergeist" was selected by "The New York Times" as one of "The Best 1000 Movies Ever Made". The film also received recognition from the American Film Institute. The film ranked number 84 on AFI's "100 Years...100 Thrills" list, and the line "They're here" was named the 69th-greatest movie quote on AFI's "100 Years...100 Movie Quotes". The film received three Academy Award nominations: Best Original