Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1976
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Taxi Driver
(1976) A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process. Dir: Martin Scorsese With: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd Crime | Drama 113 mins. |
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Rocky
(1976) Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed 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 Drama | Sport 120 mins. |
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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 Western 135 mins. |
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Carrie
(1976) Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom. Dir: Brian De Palma With: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving Horror 98 mins. |
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Network
(1976) A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit. Dir: Sidney Lumet With: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch Drama 121 mins. |
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Logan's Run
(1976) An idyllic sci-fi future has one major drawback: life must end at the age of 30. Dir: Michael Anderson With: Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan Action | Sci-Fi 119 mins. |
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King Kong
(1976) A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal giant gorilla. Dir: John Guillermin With: Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange Adventure | Fantasy | Horror 134 mins. |
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All the President's Men
(1976) "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. Dir: Alan J. Pakula With: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 138 mins. |
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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 | Drama | Family | Sport 102 mins. |
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Marathon Man
(1976) A graduate history student is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds, an exiled Nazi war criminal, and a rogue government agent. Dir: John Schlesinger With: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider Crime | Thriller 125 mins. |










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