Daily · 17 July 2023
Top 100 Movies of the 1970s
Ranked from 100 down to 1. Generated by /lad, illustrated by /iad.
#1
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather (1972) is a classic crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It follows the story of the Corleone family, an Italian-American Mafia family in New York City, and their struggle to maintain power and influence in the criminal underworld. The film stars Mar
#2
Star Wars (1977)
Star Wars (1977) is an iconic science fiction film directed by George Lucas. It follows the story of Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy who joins forces with a group of rebels to battle the evil Galactic Empire. The film features an epic space battle, lightsaber duels, and a cast
#3
The Exorcist (1973)
The Exorcist (1973) is a horror classic that tells the story of a young girl possessed by a powerful demonic force. When all other attempts to help her fail, a priest is called upon to perform an exorcism. With a gripping story and intense visuals, The Exorcist
#4
Jaws (1975)
Jaws (1975) is a classic horror-thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. Set in a small beach town, the movie follows the story of a great white shark that terrorizes the town, leaving the police chief, a marine biologist, and a grizzled fisherman to hunt it
#5
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Apocalypse Now (1979) is a classic war drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Set during the Vietnam War, the film follows Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) as he is sent on a mission to assassinate the renegade Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Along
#6
Rocky (1976)
Rocky (1976) is an iconic American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Sylvester Stallone. The film follows the story of Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but kind-hearted debt collector from Philadelphia, who is given the chance to fight
#7
Taxi Driver (1976)
Taxi Driver (1976) is a classic crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro. The film follows Travis Bickle, a Vietnam veteran who works as a taxi driver in New York City. After becoming increasingly isolated and disillusioned with the city's seedy
#8
The Sting (1973)
The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in the 1930s, directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as a pair of grifters who seek revenge on a crime lord. The film features a complex plot and cleverly choreographed con games, with
#9
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) is a classic drama film directed by Milos Forman. It follows the story of Randle McMurphy, a criminal who is sent to a mental institution for evaluation. While there, he clashes with the oppressive Nurse Rat
#10
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 dystopian crime film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film follows the story of Alex, a charismatic and violent delinquent, and his gang of "droogs" as they embark on a night of ultra-violence. Alex is eventually arrested and subjected to an experimental form of
#11
The French Connection (1971)
The French Connection is a 1971 crime thriller film directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider. It follows two New York City detectives, Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle and Buddy "Cloudy" Russo, as they attempt to stop a French heroin smuggling ring. The
#12
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy. The film is both a sequel and a prequel to The Godfather, chronicling the story of the Corleone family as they move to expand their
#13
All the President's Men (1976)
All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula. It tells the story of Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, whose investigation of the Watergate scandal leads to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The film stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman
#14
Annie Hall (1977)
Annie Hall is a 1977 American romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen. It follows the story of neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer (Allen) and his relationship with the eccentric Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). The film explores the complexities of modern relationships, as Alvy and
#15
The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Deer Hunter (1978) is a powerful drama set in the Vietnam War era. It follows the story of three friends, Michael, Steven, and Nick, who enlist in the military and are sent to fight in Vietnam. The film follows their experiences in the war, and the devastating effects
#16
Network (1976)
Network is a 1976 satirical drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, and Robert Duvall and tells the story of a fictional television network, UBS, and its struggle with poor
#17
Chinatown (1974)
Chinatown (1974) is a classic neo-noir film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Set in 1937 Los Angeles, the film follows private investigator J.J. Gittes as he unravels a complex web of corruption and deceit
#18
The Last Picture Show (1971)
The Last Picture Show is a 1971 American drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, and Ben Johnson. Set in a small town in Texas in 1951, it tells the story of two high school seniors, Sonny Crawford and Duane
#19
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It tells the story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table as they embark on a quest to find the mythical Holy Grail. Along the way, they encounter a series of
#20
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) is a surrealist comedy-drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. It follows a group of upper-class friends whose attempts to have a meal together are constantly thwarted by bizarre events and circumstances. The film is a satirical
#21
The Conversation (1974)
The Conversation is a 1974 American psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film follows a surveillance expert, Harry Caul, who is hired to record a conversation between two lovers. As he begins to uncover more about the conversation, he finds himself drawn
#22
Nashville (1975)
Nashville (1975) is a classic musical drama directed by Robert Altman. Set in the country music capital of the world, the film follows the lives of 24 characters over the course of five days. Through their interactions and performances, the film explores the complex relationships between the characters and
#23
The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
The Man Who Would Be King (1975) is a classic adventure drama directed by John Huston and starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine. The film follows two British adventurers, Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan, as they travel to the remote region of Kafiristan
#24
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) is a horror classic that follows a group of friends who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. After picking up a hitchhiker, they find themselves in the middle of a small Texas town, where they are terrorized by a family
#25
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy horror film directed by Jim Sharman. The film tells the story of a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, who stumble upon the home of the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his bizarre transvestite cohorts
#26
The Last Tango in Paris (1972)
The Last Tango in Paris is a 1972 romantic drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider. Set in Paris in the early 1970s, the film follows an aging American man and a young French woman who engage in an intense, emotionally charged
#27
The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
The Outlaw Josey Wales is a 1976 American revisionist Western film set during and after the American Civil War. The film follows Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union militants during the war. Driven to revenge, Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla band and fights in
#28
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 American crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Frank Pierson. The film stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, and Chris Sarandon. The story is based on the real-life "Bank of America
#29
The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Deer Hunter (1978) is a powerful drama set in the Vietnam War era. It follows the story of three friends, Michael, Steven, and Nick, who enlist in the military and are sent to fight in Vietnam. The film follows their experiences in the war, and the devastating effects
#30
The Godfather Part III (1990)
The Godfather Part III (1990) is the third and final installment in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic Godfather trilogy. The film follows the Corleone family as they face the consequences of their past actions and attempt to protect their legacy. Al Pacino reprises his role as
#31
The Wicker Man (1973)
The Wicker Man (1973) is a British psychological horror film directed by Robin Hardy. The film follows a police sergeant, Neil Howie, who is sent to a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. Upon arriving, Howie discovers the island is populated by a
#32
The Omen (1976)
The Omen (1976) is a horror classic about a young boy who is adopted by a wealthy family and soon discovers that he is the Antichrist. As the boy's powers and influence grow, a series of mysterious and violent events begin to occur, leading to a terrifying climax.
#33
The Warriors (1979)
The Warriors (1979) is an iconic cult classic film about a New York City gang who must fight their way back to their home turf after being framed for a murder they didn't commit. Along the way, they must battle rival gangs, the police, and their own inner demons as they
#34
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
The Goodbye Girl is a 1977 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, and Paul Benedict. The film tells the story of an odd trio: a struggling actor who has been evicted from his Manhattan apartment
#35
The Towering Inferno (1974)
The Towering Inferno (1974) is a classic disaster film directed by John Guillermin and starring Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. The film follows the occupants of a newly opened, 138-story skyscraper as they become trapped in the building when a raging fire breaks out. With the
#36
The Long Goodbye (1973)
The Long Goodbye (1973) is a neo-noir crime drama directed by Robert Altman and starring Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe, a private detective in Los Angeles. Adapted from Raymond Chandler's 1953 novel of the same name, the film follows Marlowe as he investigates
#37
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a 1974 American crime thriller film directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, and Héctor Elizondo. The film follows a New York City subway dispatcher who must negotiate with a group
#38
The Great Gatsby (1974)
The Great Gatsby (1974) is a romantic drama film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel of the same name. Directed by Jack Clayton and starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, and Sam Waterston, the film follows the story of Jay Gatsby,
#39
The Last Waltz (1978)
The Last Waltz is a 1978 documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese that chronicles the final concert of The Band, a Canadian-American rock group. The concert took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The film features performances
#40
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1976 science fiction film starring David Bowie as an extraterrestrial who arrives on Earth to find a way to save his dying planet. He soon finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and deception as he attempts to use his advanced technology to help humanity. The
#41
The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Day of the Jackal (1973) is a suspenseful thriller based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth. It tells the story of an assassin hired to kill French president Charles de Gaulle. The assassin, known only as "The Jackal," is a master of disguise and a
#42
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure is a 1972 American disaster-adventure film directed by Ronald Neame and starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, and Shelley Winters. The film follows a group of passengers as
#43
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Muppet Movie (1979) is a classic family comedy about Kermit the Frog's journey to Hollywood to fulfill his dream of becoming a star. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Animal.
#44
The Manchurian Candidate (1972)
The Manchurian Candidate (1972) is a classic political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer. It follows the story of a former Korean War POW, Raymond Shaw, who has been brainwashed into becoming a sleeper agent for a communist conspiracy. Shaw is sent on a mission to assassinate a
#45
The Wild Bunch (1969)
The Wild Bunch (1969) is a classic western film directed by Sam Peckinpah. It follows a group of aging outlaws as they plan a daring robbery in a small Mexican town. The film is noted for its intense violence and its exploration of the changing nature of the American
#46
The Way We Were (1973)
The Way We Were (1973) is a classic romantic drama starring Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand. The film follows the tumultuous relationship between two passionate lovers, Katie Morosky (Streisand) and Hubbell Gardiner (Redford), as they struggle to reconcile their
#47
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy. The film is both a sequel and a prequel to The Godfather, chronicling the story of the Corleone family as they move to expand their
#48
The Conversation (1974)
The Conversation is a 1974 American psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film follows a surveillance expert, Harry Caul, who is hired to record a conversation between two lovers. As he begins to uncover more about the conversation, he finds himself drawn
#49
The Towering Inferno (1974)
The Towering Inferno (1974) is a classic disaster film directed by John Guillermin and starring Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. The film follows the occupants of a newly opened, 138-story skyscraper as they become trapped in the building when a raging fire breaks out. With the
#50
The Sting (1973)
The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in the 1930s, directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as a pair of grifters who seek revenge on a crime lord. The film features a complex plot and cleverly choreographed con games, with
#51
The French Connection (1971)
The French Connection is a 1971 crime thriller film directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider. It follows two New York City detectives, Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle and Buddy "Cloudy" Russo, as they attempt to stop a French heroin smuggling ring. The
#52
The Last Picture Show (1971)
The Last Picture Show is a 1971 American drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Jeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, and Ben Johnson. Set in a small town in Texas in 1951, it tells the story of two high school seniors, Sonny Crawford and Duane
#53
The Exorcist (1973)
The Exorcist (1973) is a horror classic that tells the story of a young girl possessed by a powerful demonic force. When all other attempts to help her fail, a priest is called upon to perform an exorcism. With a gripping story and intense visuals, The Exorcist
#54
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather (1972) is a classic crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It follows the story of the Corleone family, an Italian-American Mafia family in New York City, and their struggle to maintain power and influence in the criminal underworld. The film stars Mar
#55
The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Deer Hunter (1978) is a powerful drama set in the Vietnam War era. It follows the story of three friends, Michael, Steven, and Nick, who enlist in the military and are sent to fight in Vietnam. The film follows their experiences in the war, and the devastating effects
#56
The Godfather Part III (1990)
The Godfather Part III (1990) is the third and final installment in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic Godfather trilogy. The film follows the Corleone family as they face the consequences of their past actions and attempt to protect their legacy. Al Pacino reprises his role as
#57
The Great Gatsby (1974)
The Great Gatsby (1974) is a romantic drama film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel of the same name. Directed by Jack Clayton and starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, and Sam Waterston, the film follows the story of Jay Gatsby,
#58
The Last Tango in Paris (1972)
The Last Tango in Paris is a 1972 romantic drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider. Set in Paris in the early 1970s, the film follows an aging American man and a young French woman who engage in an intense, emotionally charged
#59
The Omen (1976)
The Omen (1976) is a horror classic about a young boy who is adopted by a wealthy family and soon discovers that he is the Antichrist. As the boy's powers and influence grow, a series of mysterious and violent events begin to occur, leading to a terrifying climax.
#60
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a 1974 American crime thriller film directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, and Héctor Elizondo. The film follows a New York City subway dispatcher who must negotiate with a group
#61
The Long Goodbye (1973)
The Long Goodbye (1973) is a neo-noir crime drama directed by Robert Altman and starring Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe, a private detective in Los Angeles. Adapted from Raymond Chandler's 1953 novel of the same name, the film follows Marlowe as he investigates
#62
The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Day of the Jackal (1973) is a suspenseful thriller based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth. It tells the story of an assassin hired to kill French president Charles de Gaulle. The assassin, known only as "The Jackal," is a master of disguise and a
#63
The Wild Bunch (1969)
The Wild Bunch (1969) is a classic western film directed by Sam Peckinpah. It follows a group of aging outlaws as they plan a daring robbery in a small Mexican town. The film is noted for its intense violence and its exploration of the changing nature of the American
#64
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1976 science fiction film starring David Bowie as an extraterrestrial who arrives on Earth to find a way to save his dying planet. He soon finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and deception as he attempts to use his advanced technology to help humanity. The
#65
The Warriors (1979)
The Warriors (1979) is an iconic cult classic film about a New York City gang who must fight their way back to their home turf after being framed for a murder they didn't commit. Along the way, they must battle rival gangs, the police, and their own inner demons as they
#66
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
The Goodbye Girl is a 1977 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, and Paul Benedict. The film tells the story of an odd trio: a struggling actor who has been evicted from his Manhattan apartment
#67
The Wicker Man (1973)
The Wicker Man (1973) is a British psychological horror film directed by Robin Hardy. The film follows a police sergeant, Neil Howie, who is sent to a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. Upon arriving, Howie discovers the island is populated by a
#68
The Manchurian Candidate (1972)
The Manchurian Candidate (1972) is a classic political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer. It follows the story of a former Korean War POW, Raymond Shaw, who has been brainwashed into becoming a sleeper agent for a communist conspiracy. Shaw is sent on a mission to assassinate a
#69
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure is a 1972 American disaster-adventure film directed by Ronald Neame and starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, and Shelley Winters. The film follows a group of passengers as
#70
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Muppet Movie (1979) is a classic family comedy about Kermit the Frog's journey to Hollywood to fulfill his dream of becoming a star. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Animal.
#71
The Way We Were (1973)
The Way We Were (1973) is a classic romantic drama starring Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand. The film follows the tumultuous relationship between two passionate lovers, Katie Morosky (Streisand) and Hubbell Gardiner (Redford), as they struggle to reconcile their
#72
The Last Waltz (1978)
The Last Waltz is a 1978 documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese that chronicles the final concert of The Band, a Canadian-American rock group. The concert took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The film features performances
#73
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) is a horror classic that follows a group of friends who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. After picking up a hitchhiker, they find themselves in the middle of a small Texas town, where they are terrorized by a family
#74
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy horror film directed by Jim Sharman. The film tells the story of a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, who stumble upon the home of the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his bizarre transvestite cohorts
#75
The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
The Outlaw Josey Wales is a 1976 American revisionist Western film set during and after the American Civil War. The film follows Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union militants during the war. Driven to revenge, Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla band and fights in
#76
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 American crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Frank Pierson. The film stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, and Chris Sarandon. The story is based on the real-life "Bank of America
#77
Nashville (1975)
Nashville (1975) is a classic musical drama directed by Robert Altman. Set in the country music capital of the world, the film follows the lives of 24 characters over the course of five days. Through their interactions and performances, the film explores the complex relationships between the characters and
#78
The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
The Man Who Would Be King (1975) is a classic adventure drama directed by John Huston and starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine. The film follows two British adventurers, Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan, as they travel to the remote region of Kafiristan
#79
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It tells the story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table as they embark on a quest to find the mythical Holy Grail. Along the way, they encounter a series of
#80
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) is a surrealist comedy-drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. It follows a group of upper-class friends whose attempts to have a meal together are constantly thwarted by bizarre events and circumstances. The film is a satirical
#81
All the President's Men (1976)
All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula. It tells the story of Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, whose investigation of the Watergate scandal leads to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The film stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman
#82
Network (1976)
Network is a 1976 satirical drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, and Robert Duvall and tells the story of a fictional television network, UBS, and its struggle with poor
#83
Annie Hall (1977)
Annie Hall is a 1977 American romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen. It follows the story of neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer (Allen) and his relationship with the eccentric Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). The film explores the complexities of modern relationships, as Alvy and
#84
Jaws (1975)
Jaws (1975) is a classic horror-thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. Set in a small beach town, the movie follows the story of a great white shark that terrorizes the town, leaving the police chief, a marine biologist, and a grizzled fisherman to hunt it
#85
Chinatown (1974)
Chinatown (1974) is a classic neo-noir film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Set in 1937 Los Angeles, the film follows private investigator J.J. Gittes as he unravels a complex web of corruption and deceit
#86
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) is a classic drama film directed by Milos Forman. It follows the story of Randle McMurphy, a criminal who is sent to a mental institution for evaluation. While there, he clashes with the oppressive Nurse Rat
#87
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 dystopian crime film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film follows the story of Alex, a charismatic and violent delinquent, and his gang of "droogs" as they embark on a night of ultra-violence. Alex is eventually arrested and subjected to an experimental form of
#88
Star Wars (1977)
Star Wars (1977) is an iconic science fiction film directed by George Lucas. It follows the story of Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy who joins forces with a group of rebels to battle the evil Galactic Empire. The film features an epic space battle, lightsaber duels, and a cast
#89
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Apocalypse Now (1979) is a classic war drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Set during the Vietnam War, the film follows Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) as he is sent on a mission to assassinate the renegade Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Along
#90
Rocky (1976)
Rocky (1976) is an iconic American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Sylvester Stallone. The film follows the story of Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but kind-hearted debt collector from Philadelphia, who is given the chance to fight
#91
The Sugarland Express (1974)
The Sugarland Express is a 1974 American crime drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, William Atherton, and Michael Sacks. It tells the story of a young couple, Lou Jean and Clovis Poplin, who are on
#92
The Last Detail (1973)
The Last Detail (1973) is a classic American comedy-drama directed by Hal Ashby. Starring Jack Nicholson and Otis Young as two Navy sailors assigned to escort a young sailor (Randy Quaid) to a military prison, the film follows their journey as they attempt to
#93
The Getaway (1972)
The Getaway is a 1972 crime drama film starring Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw. The film follows a recently released convict and his wife as they plan and execute a daring bank robbery. With the help of a shady friend, the couple embarks on a thrilling and dangerous journey to
#94
The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
The Apple Dumpling Gang is a 1975 American Western comedy film directed by Norman Tokar and starring Don Knotts, Tim Conway, and Harry Morgan. The film follows two orphaned brothers who are taken in by a bank robber and his gang. Along the way, they discover a hidden gold
#95
The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)
The Great Waldo Pepper is a 1975 American adventure drama film directed by George Roy Hill and starring Robert Redford as a former World War I biplane pilot who attempts to win a cross-country air race. The film also stars Susan Sarandon, Bo Svenson, and Geoffrey Lewis.
#96
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
The Sunshine Boys is a 1975 American comedy film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Walter Matthau and George Burns. The film follows two aging vaudeville performers, Al Lewis (Matthau) and Willie Clark (Burns), who reunite after 11 years of estrangement to
#97
The Towering Inferno (1974)
The Towering Inferno (1974) is a classic disaster film directed by John Guillermin and starring Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. The film follows the occupants of a newly opened, 138-story skyscraper as they become trapped in the building when a raging fire breaks out. With the
#98
The Longest Yard (1974)
The Longest Yard (1974) is a classic sports comedy starring Burt Reynolds as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe, a former professional football quarterback who is sent to prison for a crime he didn\'t commit. While in prison, Crewe is challenged by the sadistic warden
#99
The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
The Outlaw Josey Wales is a 1976 American revisionist Western film set during and after the American Civil War. The film follows Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union militants during the war. Driven to revenge, Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla band and fights in
#100
The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Deer Hunter (1978) is a powerful drama set in the Vietnam War era. It follows the story of three friends, Michael, Steven, and Nick, who enlist in the military and are sent to fight in Vietnam. The film follows their experiences in the war, and the devastating effects