Best movies of 1970s

La nuit américaine(1973)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.



The Anderson Tapes(1971)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 13

After Duke Anderson is released from prison after ten years for taking the rap for a scion of a Mafia family, he cashes in a debt of honor with the mob to bankroll a caper.



Angst essen Seele auf(1974)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 0

An almost accidental romance is kindled between a German woman in her mid-sixties and a Moroccan migrant worker around twenty-five years younger. They abruptly decide to marry, appalling everyone around them.



Silver Streak(1976)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 0

On a long-distance train trip, a man finds romance but also finds himself in danger of being killed, or at least pushed off the train.



The Longest Yard(1974)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A sadistic warden asks a former pro quarterback, now serving time in his prison, to put together a team of inmates to take on (and get pummeled by) the guards.



Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song(1971)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 17

After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.



Futureworld(1976)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 8

Upon uncovering the dirty secret of futuristic theme-park Futureworld, an ex employee is killed after he tips-off 2 other reporters who decide to do an undercover investigation.



Save the Tiger(1973)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 16

A disillusioned aging decent man and once proud WWII veteran is dealing with midlife crisis as well as a tough moral dilemma. If he wants his small near-bankrupt clothing company to survive, he has two days to let go of his shaken morals.



Lo chiamavano Trinità...(1970)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A lazy, unorthodox gunfighter and his portly, horse-thieving brother defend a Mormon settlement from a land-grabbing Major and his henchmen.



Horror Express(1972)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 10

In 1906, in China, a British anthropologist discovers a frozen prehistoric creature and must transport it to Europe by train.



Sweet Movie(1974)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 15

The intercut story of two women: a nearly-mute beauty queen who descends into withdrawal and madness, and another who captains a ship laden with candy and sugar, luring men and boys aboard ...



The Yakuza(1974)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 12

Harry Kilmer returns to Japan after several years in order to rescue his friend George's kidnapped daughter - and ends up on the wrong side of the Yakuza, the notorious Japanese mafia...



A Man Called Horse(1970)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 10

In 1825, an English aristocrat is captured by Native Americans. He lives with them and begins to understand their way of life. Eventually, he is accepted as part of the tribe and becomes their leader.



Junior Bonner(1972)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 15

Ace Bonner returns to Arizona several years after he abandoned his family, Junior Bonner is a wild young man. Against the typical rodeo championship, family drama erupts.



Dr. Phibes Rises Again(1972)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 14

The vengeful doctor rises again, seeking the Scrolls of Life in an attempt to resurrect his deceased wife.



Morte a Venezia(1971)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 0

While recovering in Venice, a sickly composer becomes dangerously fixated with a teenage boy.



Le Mans(1971)

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Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 9

Almost in breadth and depth of a documentary, this movie depicts an auto race during the 70s on the world's hardest endurance course: Le Mans in France. The race goes over 24 hours on 14.5 ...



Dirty Mary Crazy Larry(1974)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 13

Larry Rayder is an aspiring NASCAR driver, Deke Sommers is mechanic. As they feel they collectively are the best, the only thing that is holding them back is money to build the best vehicle...



Charlotte's Web(1973)

Combined Rating:
23
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A gentle and wise grey spider with a flair for promotion pledges to save a young pig from slaughter for dinner food.



Paura nella città dei morti viventi(1980)

Combined Rating:
22
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A reporter and a psychic race to close the Gates of Hell after the suicide of a clergyman caused them to open, allowing the dead to rise from their graves.




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