With the 90^th Academy Awards ceremony taking place today, Tony Greenberg takes a look at 10 Oscar-winning, Tiger-inspired movies, involving Yellow and Black personnel past and present, plus 10 other top films that trod the Punt Road path . . .

Richmond-related Oscar winners for Best Picture

• The Greatest Show On Earth: Richmond’s emotion-charged 2017 Grand Final victory over Adelaide before a capacity MCG crowd.
• Around The World In 80 Days: Tracks the trail of Richmond’s 2017 premiership cup throughout far-flung places following the Tigers’ ultimate triumph.
• My Fair Lady: Peggy O’Neal’s fascinating journey from Richmond, Virginia, to premiership president of Richmond, Punt Road.
• Brave Hart: Former champion centre half-forward and Richmond ‘Immortal’ Royce Hart’s awe-inspiring, courageous efforts, virtually on one leg, in the 1973 preliminary final v Collingwood, that inspired a famous Tiger victory.
• Gladiator: Dustin Martin’s strong and bold rise to become the ultimate Tiger warrior.
• The Godfather: Graeme Richmond’s powerful reign at Richmond.
• Birdman: How Brett Evans developed into a Tigerland cult figure during the 1990s.
• Out Of Africa: Talented rookie Mabior Chol’s trek from Sudan to Richmond via Egypt and Brisbane.
• The Artist: Mesmerising tale of Maurice Rioli’s on-field wizardry with the Tigers.  
• Unforgiven: Kevin Bartlett’s 16-year, self-imposed exile from Richmond following his sacking as coach.

Other top Tiger movies

• As Good As It Gets: The Tiger Army paint the town Yellow and Black, revelling in Richmond’s 2017 drought-breaking premiership.
• Up In The Air: Captivating documentary on the high-flying exploits of star Tigers spearhead Jack Riewoldt.
• The Butler: The inspirational story of Dan Butler’s transition from TAC Cup team North Ballarat Rebels to delivering on the biggest stage with Richmond.
• My Left Foot: How Bachar Houli’s spearing left-foot kicks turned into a key weapon for the Tigers.
• The Imitation Game: Rival AFL clubs attempt to copy Richmond’s unique 2017 premiership-winning playing style.
• Ghost: A spiritually-uplifting movie about one of the greatest cult heroes in Tigerland history – Jimmy Jess.
• Tommy: Entertaining rock opera about the Tigers’ ‘Immortal’ four-time premiership coach Tommy Hafey.
• Bugsy: The legend of dynamic, dual Richmond premiership player Bill ‘Bugsy’ Barrot.
• Ray: A biographical film based on the life of former Tiger tall utility Ray Hall.
• Born Free: The story of fearless former Richmond captain Tony Free.