Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1979
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Alien
(1979) A mining ship, investigating a suspected SOS, lands on a distant planet. The crew discovers some strange creatures and investigates. Dir: Ridley Scott With: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt Horror | Sci-Fi |
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Apocalypse Now
(1979) During the on-going Vietnam War, Captain Willard is sent on a dangerous mission into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade Green Beret who has set himself up as a god among a local tribe. Dir: Francis Coppola With: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall Drama | War |
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Life of Brian
(1979) Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. Dir: Terry Jones With: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin Comedy |
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Caligula
(1979) Details the graphic and shocking, yet undeniably tragic story of Rome's most infamous Caesar, Gaius Germanicus Caligula. Dir: Tinto Brass, Bob Guccione With: Malcolm McDowell, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren Adult | Drama | History |
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Stalker
(1979) A guide leads two men through an area known as the Zone to find a room that grants wishes. Dir: Andrey Tarkovskiy With: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi 163 mins. |
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Mad Max
(1979) In a dystopic future Australia, a vicious biker gang murder a cop's family and make his fight with them personal. Dir: George Miller With: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne Action | Adventure | Thriller |
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The Warriors
(1979) A gang called The Warriors are framed for killing a gang leader trying to unite all the gangs in the area. With other gangs gunning for them they must get back to the home turf of Coney Island... Alive. Dir: Walter Hill With: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright Action | Crime | Thriller |
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Manhattan
(1979) A divorced New Yorker currently dating a high-schooler brings himself to look for love in the mistress of his best friend instead. Dir: Woody Allen With: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway Comedy | Drama | Romance |
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10
(1979) A Hollywood songwriter goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy blonde newlywed. Dir: Blake Edwards With: Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews Comedy | Romance |
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The Jerk
(1979) A complete imbecile struggles to make it through life on his own, until a strange invention makes him unbelievably wealthy. Dir: Carl Reiner With: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams Comedy | Music |










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