“The American motion-picture industry struggled desperately for economic survival during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. About 80% of all films produced lost money. Nearly every studio was in serious financial trouble.” –from The World Book Encyclopedia. 1983.
DOMESTIC RENTALS OF THE TOP FILMS (In millions)
- 1968: $26.3
- 1969: $45.9
- 1970: $48.7
- 1971: $38.2
And then came the massive blockbusters…
- 1972: $86.2
- 1973: $89.0
- 1975: $129.5
- 1977: $193.7
OPENING SHOT AFTER THE TITLE CRAWL
- Box-office champ for all films released in 1976.
- Would win Best Picture and the DGA award in 1977.
- With an estimated production budget of about $1 million, the movie would bring in $56 million in domestic box-office rentals for United Artists.
A WORK OF ART
“After searching for months for a work of art that would convey a contemporary notion of God, the editors concluded that there was no appropriate representation.” –from Time magazine, April 1966.
THE NEXT SPIELBERG’S TOP 10 LIST. NEWSWEEK AUGUST 2002.
- 10 films receiving DGA recognition…including 4 winners.
- 7 box-office giants released within 10 years after the early 1970’s.
- “It’s important, Marion. Trust me.”
Hollywood Struggling For Economic Survival
March 15, 2025 by Blogging For 20 Years • Entertainment, Financial • 0 Comments
“The American motion-picture industry struggled desperately for economic survival during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. About 80% of all films produced lost money. Nearly every studio was in serious financial trouble.” –from The World Book Encyclopedia. 1983.
DOMESTIC RENTALS OF THE TOP FILMS (In millions)
And then came the massive blockbusters…
OPENING SHOT AFTER THE TITLE CRAWL
A WORK OF ART
“After searching for months for a work of art that would convey a contemporary notion of God, the editors concluded that there was no appropriate representation.” –from Time magazine, April 1966.
THE NEXT SPIELBERG’S TOP 10 LIST. NEWSWEEK AUGUST 2002.