Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1976
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Taxi Driver
(1976) A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out, attempting to save a teenage prostitute in the process. Dir: Martin Scorsese With: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd Drama | Thriller |
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Rocky
(1976) A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champ in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Dir: John G. Avildsen With: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young Action | Drama | Romance | Sport |
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Carrie
(1976) A mousy and abused girl with telekinetic powers gets pushed too far on one special night. Dir: Brian De Palma With: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving Drama | Horror |
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The Outlaw Josey Wales
(1976) A Missouri farmer joins a Confederate guerrilla unit and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who murdered his family. Dir: Clint Eastwood With: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Chief Dan George Action | Adventure | Drama | Thriller | Western |
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Network
(1976) A TV network cynically exploits a deranged ex-TV anchor's ravings and revelations about the media for their own profit. Dir: Sidney Lumet With: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch Drama |
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1900
(1976) Set in Italy, the film follows the lives and interactions of two boys/men, one born a bastard of peasant stock (Depardieu)... Dir: Bernardo Bertolucci With: Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda Drama | History |
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Logan's Run
(1976) An idyllic sci-fi future has one major drawback: life must end at 30. Dir: Michael Anderson With: Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
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The Bad News Bears
(1976) An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league. Dir: Michael Ritchie With: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow Comedy | Family | Sport |
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The Omen
(1976) An American ambassador learns to his horror that his son is actually the literal Antichrist. Dir: Richard Donner With: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens Horror | Mystery |
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All the President's Men
(1976) Reporters Woodward and Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Nixon's resignation. Dir: Alan J. Pakula With: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden Drama | History | Thriller |










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