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1979 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1979, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

1979 Academy Awards

Apocalypse Now
Written by: John Milius, Francis Ford Coppola
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest, Sam Bottoms, Laurence Fishburne, Albert Hall, Harrison Ford, Dennis Hopper, G.D. Spradlin, Sam Bottoms, Laurence Fishburne
Country: United States of America
Outline: A U.S. Army captain is sent on a secret mission to assassinate a rogue colonel during the Vietnam War. The film is known for its exploration of the horrors of war and the human psyche.
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Alien
Written by: Dan O'Bannon
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, Bolaji Badejo
Country: United States of America
Outline: The crew of the spaceship Nostromo encounters a deadly alien creature after investigating a distress signal. The film is a seminal work in the science fiction and horror genres.
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Kramer vs. Kramer
Written by: Robert Benton
Directed by: Robert Benton
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff, George Coe, JoBeth Williams, Bill Moor, Christopher Collet, Howard Duff, George Coe, JoBeth Williams
Country: United States of America
Outline: A man faces a custody battle over his son after his wife leaves him. The film explores themes of parenting, love, and personal growth.
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The Muppet Movie
Written by: Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl
Directed by: James Frawley
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt
Country: United States of America
Outline: Kermit the Frog embarks on a cross-country journey to Hollywood, meeting fellow Muppets along the way, while evading a fast-food magnate intent on exploiting him. The film features numerous celebrity cameos and original songs, including the iconic "Rainbow Connection."
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Rocky II
Written by: Sylvester Stallone
Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith
Country: United States of America
Outline: Rocky Balboa faces personal and professional challenges after his first bout with Apollo Creed, leading to a rematch that tests his resilience and determination. The film continues the underdog story of the original "Rocky," exploring themes of perseverance and redemption.
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The Amityville Horror
Written by: Sandor Stern
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Murray Hamilton
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young couple moves into a house haunted by combative supernatural forces, leading to terrifying experiences. Based on the alleged paranormal events experienced by the Lutz family in Amityville, New York.
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10
Written by: Blake Edwards
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Bo Derek, Robert Webber
Country: United States of America
Outline: A middle-aged man becomes infatuated with a beautiful young woman, leading to comedic and romantic complications. A satirical look at the midlife crisis of a successful composer.
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Nosferatu the Vampyre
Written by: Werner Herzog
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz
Country: Germany
Outline: A reimagining of the classic vampire tale, focusing on Count Dracula's arrival in a German town and his obsession with a young woman.
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Stalker
Written by: Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky
Starring: Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Nikolay Grinko
Country: United States of America
Outline: A guide leads two clients into a mysterious area known as 'The Zone' to find a room that grants wishes.
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Monty Python's Life of Brian
Written by: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Country: United States of America
Outline: The life of a man born on the same day and next door to Jesus, and who spends his life being mistaken for the Messiah.
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Being There
Written by: Jerzy Kosinski, Robert C. Jones
Directed by: Hal Ashby
Starring: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Richard Dysart, Jack Warden
Country: United States of America
Outline: After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics.
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Manhattan
Written by: Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Michael Murphy, Meryl Streep
Country: United States of America
Outline: A twice-divorced New York writer, Isaac Davis, is dating a 17-year-old high school student, Tracy. His life becomes more complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress, Mary.
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All That Jazz
Written by: Bob Fosse, Robert Alan Aurthur
Directed by: Bob Fosse
Starring: Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Ann Reinking, Leland Palmer, Ben Vereen
Country: United States of America
Outline: A semi-autobiographical tale of a Broadway director and choreographer's struggle to balance his professional and personal life.
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