"Chinatown" is a complex film noir mystery film that tells the story of a Los Angeles private investigator who is hired by a woman to investigate her husband's private activities. He soon finds out that the woman is an imposter, the man is murdered, and is [..]
The Great Gatsby (1974)
"The Great Gatsby" is a glossy modern day version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel depicting the lives of wealthy New Yorkers during the Roaring 20's. Director Jack Clayton got good performances out of the cast, especially stars Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. Not known for [..]
The Towering Inferno (1974)
Movie producer Irwin Allen ("The Poseidon Adventure" 1972) gave us what is without a doubt one of the best of the 1970's disaster film genre: "The Towering Inferno." Irwin Allen Productions received funding from both Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox, making this movie the first joint venture [..]
Young Frankenstein (1974)
One of the funniest movie comedies of all time is "Young Frankenstein" from director Mel Brooks ("Blazing Saddles" 1974). The film is a parody of the horror film genre, the story of Dr. Frankenstein's grandson returning to claim his grandfather's castle and his "scientific" work. The [..]
The Odessa File (1974)
"The Odessa File" is a political thriller movie about a reporter's pursuit of a man who allegedly ran a Nazi prison camp during World War II, now a respected leader in post-war Germany. Director Ronald Neame ("The Poseidon Adventure" 1972) and screenwriters Kenneth Ross and George [..]
Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
The 1934 novel "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie got first class treatment form director Sydney Lumet ("Network" 1976) and screenwriter Paul Dehn. The result was a star-studded motion picture that received six Oscar nominations, with one win by Ingrid Bergman for Best Supporting [..]
QB VII (1974)
"QB VII" is a miniseries that tells the story of a respected Polish doctor who is accused of war atrocities and of collaborating with the Nazi's during World War II. He files a lawsuit in British court against the author of the book in which the alleged [..]
Zardoz (1974)
"Zardoz" is a science fiction fantasy film that tells the story of what life is like on Earth after a nuclear war. Set in 2293, the plot has humans separated into two groups, the Eternals and the Brutals with the former ruling over the later. Director-screenwriter [..]
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974)
Ellen Burstyn won the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Alice Hyatt in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore." Burstyn delivered an excellent performance as a woman who goes through two bad relationships before moving out of town for a fresh start. Director Martin Scorsese ("Mean Streets" [..]
F for Fake (1974)
"F for Fake" is a documentary film examining painters and writers who forged works of art and sold them to unsuspecting customers. Director-screenwriter Orson Welles ("Citizen Kane" 1941) examines the life of infamous "faker" Elmyr de Hory, who forged paintings by Matisse and Picasso. He also looked at [..]