Top 10 magnificent movie moustaches

Bronson (2008)

Based on the true life of one of Britain’s most notorious prisoners Charles Bronson (No, not the actor), Tom Hardy’s magnificent moustache had to be accurate to reflect the man himself. The classic handlebar, thick and sturdy with playful wisps either end this is the moustache of a man’s man harking back to victorian strong men.

There's Something About Mary (1998)

The pencil, suave and debonair, it brings to mind such legends as Clark Gable and Errol Flynn. The sign of a gentleman with sophistication and integrity. Not so much the case for Pat Healy who is a slimy private detective resorting to all kinds of devious tactics to win the heart of Mary (Cameron Diaz).

Anchorman (2004)

Thick and broad, Ron Burgundy’s facial fur is a staple of the 70s, most commonly referred to as the porn-stache. It’s the moustache a man feels pride over and carefully grooms for several minutes every morning, for a man’s moustache is his one and only defence against the terrors of the world.

The Big Lebowski (1998)

Wow, just wow. This is one of those moustaches you can’t help but stare at in wonder, lost among the many strokes of silver heaven. Thick and bushy extending down past the lips a man could lose many hours a day combing this bad boy. Bravo, Sam Elliott, bravo!

Dodgeball (2004)

Ah the horseshoe. Popular among many bikers across the world it’s the happy medium between a moustache and a beard. For those men who are unsure about the sole coverage above the lip, they like that reassurance down to the chin. Slightly spoiled here by the stray tuft beneath the bottom lip, but we’ll let that slide.

Gangs of New York (2002)

Another magnificent handlebar, though this time care has been taken to gently curl the ends. Typical of the mid-1800s a lip rug like this one could get you places, even to the head of a notorious violent New York criminal gang. If you get into a gang fight and see this thing staring back at you, good luck.

Zardoz (1974)

If you’re able to pull your eyes away from Connery’s strange attire (I know it’s difficult, but please try) you’ll notice he’s sporting the world renowned porn-stache. To see a gentleman these days with such a prominent mouth-brow would seem rather odd, but believe me it’s the only normal thing in this film.

The Pink Panther (1963)

Nothing says stereotypical french man like face furniture. Simple, well groomed and effective, Seller’s Inspector Clouseau has become one of cinema’s most famous comical characters. Yet it’s hard to imagine if he would be as funny without the lip foliage.

Kick-Ass (2010)

When it comes to Nicolas Cage he’s sported a tache in many-a-film, but it was a toss up between Kick Ass and Raising Arizona. The former was selected purely for the whiskers’ ability to disguise themselves. Yes, when Damon Macready becomes the vigilante Big Daddy, he extends his moustache transforming it into a horseshoe. Marvellous.