Robin Williams 20 best movies. Best social media for cities and countries.

18/08/2014 12:22

Robin Williams 20 best movies. Best social media for cities and countries.

There are many industries that influence tourism, and one of the most prominent one is the movies industry. As actors and actress breeze through different cities around the world, they provide a glimpse into the landscape and culture of those countries. These visual images entice viewers to visit these countries, and in this sense, movies are the perfect tourism campaigner for any country or city.

To tap into the power of movies, many governments are increasing their tourism campaign around big-budget movies. Besides governments, private tourism operators such as hotels have also started promoting their businesses through movies.

Despite this boom, not all marketing campaigns are successful because it is important for the host nation or private operators to choose movies that would show their places in good light. Hence, it is always a good idea to go with movies that have actors who have a proven track record of success. One of the most successful actors in Hollywood is Robin Williams – the multifaceted actor who has enthralled audiences worldwide with his humor, acting and on-screen presence. His movies have been a big hit among audiences and this has augured well for the tourism industry too.

An example of such a blockbuster movie that brought in tourists is Dead Poets Society. This movie is a 1989 American drama that starred Robin Williams as the teacher who inspired his students through his poetry and literature. This movie was set in a fictional Welton Academy in Vermont, though the movie was shot in Middletown, Delaware. This movie captured the quaint beauty of this town and brought in may tourists to this region.

Another important movie that impacted the tourism industry in a positive way is the 1987 war comedy called Good Morning, Vietnam. In this movie, Robin Williams played the role of a radio DJ on the Armed Services Radio Service who entertained the American troops during the Vietnam War of 1965. This film was shot in Bangkok, Thailand and for many Americans, this movie was their first view of what Thailand looked like. The busy streets, multitude of people and even the street signs in Thai provided a glimpse into the Thai culture. It got viewers thinking about a whole new country on the other side of the world, and soon, people began to get more interested about Thailand. As for Thailand, tourism is one of its biggest revenue grosser today. While the movie per se did not bring in tourists, it nevertheless gave the Western world an idea of what Thailand looked like.

San Francisco is another city that benefited from Robin Williams and his movies. The popular Mrs. Doubtfire house located on 2640 Steiner street in Pacific Heights has seen many visitors over the last two decades. The movie was the second highest grossing film in 1993 after Jurassic Park, and since then, people have thronged to Pacific Heights to see this house. In fact, his death brought many flowers and candles from fans to this popular house. Besides this house, many people have visited San Francisco to see the actor's home in El Camino Del Mar which is distinguished for its dinosaur peering atop the stony walls.

The above movies had a positive impact on the tourism of the respective regions only because the movies were popular, and the person who made his movies successful was Robin Williams himself. These movies would not have enjoyed the same level of success without its pulse - Robin Williams. Below are his best 20 movies in no particular order, that is sure to inspire generations of actors and film-makers.

Best 20 Movies of Robin Williams

1. Good Will Hunting (1997)

2. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

3. Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

4. Aladdin (1992)

5. Dead Poets Society (1989)

6. The Fisher King (1991)

7. Hook (1991)

8. One Hour Photo (2002)

9. Jumanji (1995)

10. Patch Adams (1998)

11. Awakenings (1990)

12. Jack (1996)

13. Flubber (1997)

14. World's Greatest Dad (2009)

15. Toys (1992)

16. What Dreams May Come (1998)

17. The Final Cut (2004)

18. Man of the Year (2006)

19. Death to Smoochy (2002)

20. Jakob the Liar (1999)


Through these movies, Robin Williams has entered the hearts and households of many families worldwide. This great actor is no longer with us anymore to entertain us with his comedy and character performances. Nevertheless, he will always be remembered as the man who brought smiles when people were in trouble and helped the society as a whole to truly understand the power of movies. It is unfortunate that Robin Williams' life had to end the way it did, and his death is a huge loss for not just the movie industry, but to the world at large. We have lost a wonderful human being.

Tourismembassy.com would like to pay its respects to this great actor through this article. RIP Robin Williams and we will miss you.



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