Néstor Almendros

Cinematographer

As cinematographer, Néstor Almendros shot 27 rated films; 9 were hits (80/100+), a .333 batting average.

Batting average
.333
Hits
9 of 27 feature films rated 80/100 or higher
Percentile
top 12% of 425 cinematographers, confidence-adjusted (how it works)
Career
1967–1991

Films, rated out of 100

  1. Billy Bathgate (1991) — 50/100
  2. New York Stories (1989) — 69/100
  3. Nadine (1987) — 55/100
  4. Heartburn (1986) — 55/100
  5. Places in the Heart (1984) — 76/100
  6. Confidentially Yours (1983) — 74/100
  7. Pauline at the Beach (1983) — 81/100 · hit
  8. Sophie's Choice (1982) — 82/100 · hit
  9. Still of the Night (1982) — 57/100
  10. The Last Metro (1980) — 78/100
  11. The Blue Lagoon (1980) — 44/100
  12. Love on the Run (1979) — 67/100
  13. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) — 84/100 · hit
  14. The Green Room (1978) — 57/100
  15. Days of Heaven (1978) — 87/100 · hit
  16. Perceval (1978) — 78/100
  17. The Man Who Loved Women (1977) — 76/100
  18. The Marquise of O (1976) — 74/100
  19. The Story of Adèle H. (1975) — 80/100 · hit
  20. Cockfighter (1974) — 65/100
  21. Love in the Afternoon (1972) — 80/100 · hit
  22. Two English Girls (1971) — 78/100
  23. Bed and Board (1970) — 74/100
  24. The Wild Child (1970) — 82/100 · hit
  25. Claire's Knee (1970) — 83/100 · hit
  26. My Night at Maud's (1969) — 85/100 · hit
  27. La Collectionneuse (1967) — 73/100

Films that qualify under the rating methodology, not a complete filmography.

Best and worst

Highest rated

  1. Days of Heaven (1978) — 87/100 · hit
  2. My Night at Maud's (1969) — 85/100 · hit
  3. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) — 84/100 · hit

Lowest rated

  1. The Blue Lagoon (1980) — 44/100
  2. Billy Bathgate (1991) — 50/100
  3. Nadine (1987) — 55/100

How these numbers work: Methodology