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Top 20 Movies of the 1970s: A Decade of Cinematic Classics

Explore the top films of the 1970s that defined a generation and shaped modern cinema. With classics like "The Godfather," "Star Wars," and "Rocky," this era showcased powerful storytelling, innovative filmmaking, and iconic performances. From the drama of "Taxi Driver" to the horror of "The Exorcist," each film brought something unique to the silver screen. Join us as we revisit these cinematic masterpieces that earned accolades and continue to influence filmmakers today.

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Top 20 Movies of the 1970s: A Decade of Cinematic Classics

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  1. 1970’s Entertainment Ely Courtney Kaitlyn

  2. Top 20 Movies • Annie Hall • Network • Rocky • Patton • Close Encounters of the Third Kind • M*A*S*H • The Exorcist • American Graffiti • The French Connections • Mean Streets • The Godfather part 2 • One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest • 1.The Godfather • Apocalypse Now • Chinatown • A Clockwork Orange • Star Wars • Jaws • Taxi Driver • The Deer Hunter

  3. The Godfather Director: Francis Ford Coppola Writers Mario Puzo(novel & screenplay) Release Date: March 24, 1972 Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller Awards Won 3 Oscars and Another 19 wins and 17 nominations

  4. The Exorcist Director: William Friedkin Writers: William Peter Blattly (novel and screenplay) Release Date: December 26, 1973 Genre: Drama/Horror/Thriller Plot: I teenager is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of priests to save her daughter. Awards: Won 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins and 14 nominations

  5. Star Wars Director: George Lucas Writer: George Lucas Release Date: May 25. 1977 Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantast/Sci-FI Plot: Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet and teams up with other rebels and they try to save princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Awards: Won 6 Oscars. Another 27 wins and 21 nominations

  6. Rocky Director: John G. Avildsen Writer: Sylvester Stallone Release date: December 3, 1976 Genre: Drama/Romance/Sport Plot A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champ in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Awards: Won 3 Oscars> Another 15 wins and 19 nominations

  7. Top 10 Sitcoms • M*A*S*H • Happy Days • Brady Bunch • Different Stories • The Facts of Life • Three’s Company • The Jeffersons-Spin off from “ All in the Family”

  8. M*A*S*H • Ran from 1972 to 1983 • Based on Korean War. • Longest Running show • Starred • Alan Aldsa as Pierse • Waynes Rodgers as Mclntyre

  9. Happy Days • It aired from 1972-1984 • Based on the1950’s time period • Comedy • It was about teens going to dine-ins, wearing leather jackets, hanging out • Cast • Richie Cunningham-high school student • Joanie Cunningham • Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzareui- Cool guy • Potsie-Richie’s friend • Ralph Waldo-Richie’s friend

  10. Brady Bunch • Creator: Sherwood Schwartz • Release Date: September 26, 1969 • Character: • Mike-Father • Carol-Mother • Greg • Peter • Bobby • Marsha • Jan • Cindy • Alice-housekeeper

  11. Different Stokes • 1978-19886 • Plot- Misadventures of a rich Manhattan family who adopted two children of their African American maid • Characters: • Willis • Amold • Phillip • Kimberly • Mrs. Garret

  12. Top 10 Songs • London Calling- The Clash • Stairway to Heaven- Led Zeppelin • Anarchy in The UK- The Sex Pistols • Detroit Rock City- KISS • Highway To Hell- AC/DC • Dance The Night Away- Van Halen • Paranoid- Black Sabbath • American Pie- Don McLean • Surrender- Cheap Trick • I Fought The Law- The Clash

  13. Elvis Presley • Born January 8th in Tupelo, Mississippi • Moved to Nashville and started singing around town • Known as “The Hillbilly Cat” • Signed with RCA in 1955 • Elvis took a break from the limelight and made a comeback in the 70s with live concerts • He sold out 57 shows in Las Vegas • He toured the USA appearing in over 500 shows most sold out • He then died on August 16th, 1977 in Memphis

  14. Elton John • Born March 25th,1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England • Biggest pop superstar of the early 70’s • Released the album Tumbleweed Connection in February 1971 • Popular songs: Rocket Man, Bennie and The Jets, Daniel, and Crocodile Rock • In 1976, he admitted to Rolling Stone that he was bisexual • He retired from live performances in 1977 and just recorded one album a year • He launched a comeback tour in 1979

  15. The Jackson 5 • Formed in Gary, Indiana. • Members: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson • Hits: I Want You Back, ABC, Never Say Goodbye, Ill Be There and The Love You Save • They had a cartoon show on ABC that debuted Sept. 11th, 1971 and lasted 2 years • After the year 1972, they weren’t as successful • In 1979 the Jackson 5 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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