10 Greatest Movies of the 1970s, Ranked!

By Meena

This gritty cop drama set the tone for action films. Gene Hackman shines as Popeye Doyle chasing drug traffickers in New York. Remember that iconic car chase?

10. "The French Connection" (1971)

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Stanley Kubrick's disturbing vision of a dystopian future remains as impactful today. Malcolm McDowell's performance? Unforgettable!

9. "A Clockwork Orange" (1971)

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Coppola's intense Vietnam War epic delves into the human psyche. With an iconic Marlon Brando, this film is not just a war movie, but a journey into darkness.

8. "Apocalypse Now" (1979)

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A masterclass in noir filmmaking, Polanski's film boasts Jack Nicholson in one of his best roles. LA's water wars never looked so intriguing.

7. "Chinatown" (1974)

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Scorsese's haunting portrait of urban decay sees De Niro deliver as a mentally unstable cab driver. "You talkin' to me?"

6. "Taxi Driver" (1976)

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Milos Forman directs Jack Nicholson in a tale of rebellion inside a mental institution. A poignant story about the human spirit.

5. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975)

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Spielberg made us all fear the water with this thriller. The first-ever summer blockbuster, it redefined cinema forever.

4. "Jaws" (1975)

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This sequel further delves into the Corleone saga. It’s a crime epic, both a sequel and a prequel, showing the vast reach of the mafia.

3. "The Godfather Part II" (1974)

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Lucas' space opera changed pop culture forever. With groundbreaking special effects, it took audiences to a galaxy far, far away.

2. "Star Wars: A New Hope" (1977)

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Coppola's mafia masterpiece tops the list. With Brando, Pacino, and an ensemble cast, it remains the pinnacle of cinematic achievement in the '70s.

1. "The Godfather" (1972)

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