Films are released all the time, every single year. But have you ever wondered which Hollywood hits were the topic of discussion all around you when you were still learning how to eat, cry, and ruin diapers? From iconic movies that won the Oscars to big fan favorite blockbusters, check the biggest movie of the year you were born.
1970. M*A*S*H
Based on a best-selling novel written by Richard Hooker, this Robert Altman directed flick is a dark comedy that follows the crazy adventures of a team of medical doctors who were on duty in the Korean War. It went on to become the most popular movie of the year and was adapted into a TV series as well, in 1972.
1971. Diamonds Are Forever
The James Bond franchise got a new lead in Sean Connery when he played the iconic role in Dr. No (1963) and continued to portray the character. Diamonds Are Forever went to receive huge box office success and created a legacy that very few movies have.
1972. The Godfather
Considered one of the most popular movies of all time, The Godfather was Francis Ford Coppola’s very first flick. The first part of the trilogy had Marlon Brando as the lead role and earned him an Oscar win, where he played Vito Corleone. Audiences were in love with this movie so much that it ended up earning over two hundred million across the world.
1973. The Sting
Set in the Great Depression, The Sting with Robert Redford and Paul Newman made people flock to the cinema halls. The movie went to win multiple Oscars and continues to be one of the most popular movies of all time.
1974. Blazing Saddles
One of the most popular flicks from Cleavon Little, Blazing Saddles is a Western satirical comedy that went on to win the hearts of audiences and critics alike. The movie was directed by none other than Mel Brooks. It cemented its legacy as an instant classic, and the fact that it had Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory star Gene Wilder did help its case.
1975. Jaws
One of the most iconic movies of all time, Jaws was released in 1975 and attracted a large audience. Martha’s Vineyard, where the movie was shot, became an iconic place, and cinephiles still visit the beach. The movie won several awards and was a box office hit. It has rightly been dubbed as the movie that started a new era.
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