Can you identify these popular movies from the 1970s with just one picture?
How many of these iconic films from the 1970s can you identify from just one image?
Keep track of your correct guesses...
...as we'll reveal your score at the end.
1970
Universal Pictures – Credit: C/O
This was the second highest-grossing film of 1970, featuring an impressive cast including Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, George Kennedy, Helen Hayes, Jean Seberg, and Jacqueline Bisset. It generated over $106 million at the box office.
Need a clue? Pay attention to the background of the image, as well as the positioning of our stars.
Ready for the answer? Scroll down to find out...
1970 Answer: Airport
Universal Pictures – Credit: C/O
Following closely behind the top-grossing film of 1970, Love Story, Airport followed a pattern that would be emulated by other disaster films from the 1970s like The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno:
Gather a group of top stars, put them in danger, and see what unfolds.
Burt Lancaster once referred to Airport as “the biggest piece of junk ever made,” yet it led to three sequels and was later parodied by the 1980 film Airplane.
1971
Warner Bros. – Credit: C/O
This tale of a Vietnam veteran who is also a part-Navajo hapkido master became one of the biggest successes of 1971—especially following its re-release—and even surpassed Dirty Harry, the first of Clint Eastwood’s five films featuring San Francisco cop Harry Callahan.
Here's another significant hint: It starred Tom Laughlin in the titular role and is well-known for the song “One Tin Soldier.”
Ready? Scroll down for the answer…
1971 Answer: Billy Jack
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Warner Bros.
Indeed, it’s true—Billy Jack actually outperformed Dirty Harry. This success was partly due to the character being recognizable to audiences, as Billy Jack first appeared in the 1967 biker film The Born Losers (above).
Billy Jack remains a cult classic of the 1970s.
1972
United Artists – Credit: C/O
Marlon Brando featured in two of the top ten films at the box office in 1972. The first, as you may have guessed, was The Godfather.
Can you identify the second one, in which he starred alongside Maria Schneider (above)?
Hint: The title contains the name of a city.
And the answer is…
1972 Answer: Last Tango in Paris
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United Artists
Yes, it’s Last Tango in Paris, a film that has faced criticism in recent years following Schneider’s accusations that she was mistreated by Brando and director Bernardo Bertolucci during a pivotal scene involving butter.
Now, let's move on to the next year.
1973
Paramount Pictures – Credit: C/O
This film resembles a classic from the 1940s rather than a popular film from the 1970s, which is intentional.
If you’ve seen this delightful story, featuring the star of the biggest hit of 1970 alongside his real-life daughter, you'll certainly recall it.
It’s a poignant yet charming tale.
Scroll down for its title…
1973 Answer: Paper Moon
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Paramount Pictures
Paper Moon starred Ryan O’Neal, who also topped the box office with Ali MacGraw in 1970’s Love Story. The film is a Depression-era narrative about a con artist traveling with a feisty child who may be his daughter.
Director Peter Bogdanovich cleverly cast O’Neal with his actual daughter, Tatum, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
1974
20th Century Fox – Credit: Teri Garr and Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein. 20th Century Studios
1974 was a remarkable year for Mel Brooks—he released both the Western satire Blazing Saddles, which became the top film of the year, and another comedy that parodies a different genre.
For comedy enthusiasts, this one is easy.
Now, let’s scroll down for the answer.
1974 Answer: Young Frankenstein
20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O
The comedy classic Young Frankenstein was still showing in theaters in 1975, when members of Aerosmith saw it and borrowed one of its best jokes for their hit song “Walk This Way,” as noted in our list of Classic Rock Songs Inspired by Movies We Love.
So it’s not just one of the successful films of the 1970s—it also helped inspire one of the decade's biggest hit songs.
1975
20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O
This film is a cult classic still being shown in theaters across the country today.
If you’re unsure about the title, make it a priority to see it. Preferably at midnight.
Now scroll down for its title
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