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1973 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1973, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

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The Sting
Written by: David S. Ward
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw
Country: United States of America
Outline: In 1936 Chicago, a small-time grifter teams up with a seasoned con artist to avenge the murder of their mutual friend by swindling a ruthless crime boss. They orchestrate an elaborate scheme to deceive the mobster, leading to a thrilling and unexpected conclusion.
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Paper Moon
Written by: Joe David Brown, Alvin Sargent
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn
Country: United States of America
Outline: During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.
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Papillon
Written by: Henri Charrière, Dalton Trumbo
Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring: Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory
Country: United States of America
Outline: A man is wrongfully convicted of murder and is sentenced to life imprisonment in a brutal penal colony. He forms a bond with a fellow inmate as they plan a daring escape.
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The Exorcist
Written by: William Peter Blatty
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young girl is possessed by a demonic entity, leading her mother to seek the help of two priests to perform an exorcism.
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The Holy Mountain
Written by: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Directed by: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders
Country: Mexico
Outline: A Christ-like figure embarks on a surreal journey to find the Holy Mountain, encountering various symbolic and mystical experiences along the way.
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Serpico
Written by: Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino
Country: United States of America
Outline: Based on the true story of Frank Serpico, a New York City cop who exposes widespread corruption within the police department, leading to personal and professional challenges.
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Fantastic Planet
Written by: René Laloux, Roland Topor
Directed by: René Laloux
Starring: Jean Valmont
Country: France
Outline: On the distant planet Ygam, humans are enslaved by giant blue humanoid aliens called Draags. A young human named Terr escapes captivity and joins a group of fellow humans to resist the Draags' oppression.
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The Long Goodbye
Written by: Leigh Brackett
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Elliott Gould
Country: United States of America
Outline: Private detective Philip Marlowe investigates the disappearance of his friend, leading him into a complex web of crime and deceit in 1970s Los Angeles.
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Enter the Dragon
Written by: Michael Allin
Directed by: Robert Clouse
Starring: Bruce Lee
Country: United States of America
Outline: Martial artist Bruce Lee is recruited to infiltrate a crime lord's island fortress, leading to a series of intense martial arts battles.
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Robin Hood
Written by: Larry Clemmons
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Brian Bedford
Country: United States of America
Outline: Disney's animated adaptation of the Robin Hood legend, featuring anthropomorphic animals in the roles of the classic characters.
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The Wicker Man
Written by: Anthony Shaffer, David Pinner
Directed by: Robin Hardy
Starring: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Outline: A devout Christian police sergeant investigates the disappearance of a young girl on a remote Scottish island, uncovering a community's pagan rituals.
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American Graffiti
Written by: George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck
Directed by: George Lucas
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat
Country: United States of America
Outline: Teenagers in California's central valley spend one final night after their 1962 high school graduation cruising the strip with their buddies before they pursue their varying goals.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman
Country: United States of America
Outline: A rock opera depicting the last week of Jesus Christ's life, focusing on his betrayal and crucifixion, seen from the perspective of Judas.
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Magnum Force
Written by: John Milius, Michael Cimino
Directed by: Ted Post
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, Robert Urich
Country: United States of America
Outline: San Francisco's vigilante squad of cops is targeting criminals who have escaped the justice system.
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The Paper Chase
Written by: John Jay Osborn Jr., James Bridges
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel
Country: United States of America
Outline: A first-year law student at Harvard Law School struggles with balancing his coursework and a woman, unaware that she has a connection that affects their relationship.
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Turkish Delight
Written by: Gerard Soeteman, Jan Wolkers
Directed by: Paul Verhoeven
Starring: Rutger Hauer, Monique van de Ven, Tonny Eyk, Dolf de Vries
Country: Netherlands
Outline: An aimless young artist learns to face his responsibilities when a former lover develops a terminal illness.
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The Way We Were
Written by: Arthur Laurents
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles, Patrick O'Neal
Country: United States of America
Outline: A romantic drama depicting the turbulent relationship between a writer and a political activist during the 1930s and 1950s. The film delves into themes of love, politics, and personal sacrifice.
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Walking Tall
Written by: Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Kenneth McMillan
Country: United States of America
Outline: A sheriff in a small town is determined to clean up the streets of his town after his wife is assaulted.
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Willie Dynamite
Written by: Gilbert Moses, Melvin Van Peebles
Directed by: Gilbert Moses
Starring: Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala, Janet MacLachlan, Carl Lee, Johnnie Mae
Country: United States of America
Outline: Willie Dynamite is a successful and flamboyant New York City pimp who faces challenges from law enforcement and rival pimps. The film explores themes of ambition and redemption.
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