The Battle of Grand Gulf was fought on April 29, 1863, during th: The United Kingdom has had a considerable influence on the history of the cinema. The British directors Alfred Hitchcock, whose film Vertigo is considered by some critics as the best film of all time,[455] and David Lean who directed Lawrence of Arabia are among the most critically acclaimed directors of all time.[456] Recent popular directors include: Christopher Nolan, Sam Mendes, Steve McQueen, Danny Boyle, Tony Scott and Ridley Scott.[457]