What film started the 70s blockbuster trend?
Jaws
1970s. In 1975, the usage of “blockbuster” for films coalesced around Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. It was perceived as a new cultural phenomenon: fast-paced, exciting entertainment, inspiring interest and conversation beyond the theatre (which would later be called “buzz”), and repeated viewings.
What was the highest grossing film in the 70s?
Star Wars
Highest-grossing films
| Rank | Title | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Wars | $221,280,994 |
| 2 | Superman | $134,218,018 |
| 3 | Jaws | $133,400,000 |
| 4 | Grease | $132,472,560 |
What popular movies came out in the 70s?
Best 70s movies
- The Godfather Part II (1974) $9.99. View now at Amazon.
- Star Wars (1977) $14.99. View now at Amazon.
- Alien (1979) $9.99. View at Amazon now.
- Jaws (1975) $14.99. View now at Amazon.
- One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) $9.99.
- Apocalypse Now (1979) $7.99.
- Rocky (1976) $14.99.
- Taxi Driver (1976) $7.99.
What was the No 1 movie in 1970?
Love Story
Top Grossing Movies of 1970
| Rank | Movie | 1970 Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Story | $106,397,186 |
| 2 | Airport | $100,489,150 |
| 3 | M*A*S*H | $81,600,000 |
| 4 | Patton | $62,500,000 |
What was the number one movie in 1969?
Butch Cassidy and the Sunda…
Top Grossing Movies of 1969
| Rank | Movie | 1969 Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butch Cassidy and the Sunda… | $102,308,900 |
| 2 | The Love Bug | $50,576,808 |
| 3 | Midnight Cowboy | $44,785,053 |
| 4 | Easy Rider | $41,728,598 |
What was the number 1 movie in 1972?
The Godfather
1972: “The Godfather”
