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1970
15
6.3
6.6
Released on February 20, 1970
Italian western originally released in 1969 by Tiger Film and distributed by MGM for U.S. release
Italian western originally released in 1969 by Tiger Film and distributed by MGM for U.S. release
340
7.3
7.6
Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Released on June 23, 1970
Produced by Avala Film, Katzka-Loeb Productions and The Warriors Company
Produced by Avala Film, Katzka-Loeb Productions and The Warriors Company
21
5.8
6.1
Released on October 23, 1970
Produced by Theodora Productions
Produced by Theodora Productions
105
7.2
7.4
Released on November 9, 1970
Produced by EMI Films and Faraway Productions
Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor (John Mills)
Produced by EMI Films and Faraway Productions
Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor (John Mills)
115
7.1
7
Brewster McCloud (1971)
Released on December 5, 1970
Produced by Lion's Gate Films (Director Robert Altman's own production company and completely unrelated to the later production and distribution studio of the same name)
Produced by Lion's Gate Films (Director Robert Altman's own production company and completely unrelated to the later production and distribution studio of the same name)
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1971
5
7
7.2
Freelance (1971)
Released sometime in 1971 (exact date unknown)
Produced by Commonwealth United Corporation
Produced by Commonwealth United Corporation
2
7
5.8
Released on February 1, 1971
Produced by Saturn Productions
Produced by Saturn Productions
6
9
0
Released on March 29, 1971
Produced by A&M Films and Creative Film Associates
Produced by A&M Films and Creative Film Associates
0
0
0
Released on April 22, 1971
Produced by Ronox Productions
Rare documentary feature for which very little information (and no posters or stills) could be found. The full title is "Childhood: The Enchanted Years."
Produced by Ronox Productions
Rare documentary feature for which very little information (and no posters or stills) could be found. The full title is "Childhood: The Enchanted Years."
8
8
6.3
Released on May 12, 1971
Produced by Youngstreet Productions and Tacitus Productions
Produced by Youngstreet Productions and Tacitus Productions
363
6.8
6.6
Shaft (1971)
Released on July 2, 1971
The first entry in the "Shaft" series and the film that is largely credited with launching the "Blaxploitation" action genre that would remain popular throughout the decade
The first entry in the "Shaft" series and the film that is largely credited with launching the "Blaxploitation" action genre that would remain popular throughout the decade
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1972
59
6.8
6.3
Released on June 7, 1972
Italian-French horror film originally released in 1971 and distributed by MGM for U.S. release
Italian-French horror film originally released in 1971 and distributed by MGM for U.S. release
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The 1970's saw nearly every major Hollywood studio flourish, releasing hit after hit and staying profitable. The one exception to this rule however was MGM. It's really very telling how the studio's two most notable events of the entire decade both involved its past. First off was the infamous 1970 auction in which countless legendary props from classic films were sold off in order to help the studio pay off its debts. Kirk Kerkorian also sold off a large portion of the old MGM backlot for his real estate development purposes. The other event was the 1974 release of "That's Entertainment", a 50th anniversary celebration film/studio clip show salute to the many classic MGM musicals. It quickly became one of MGM's only profitable releases for the entire 1970's. Due to various cost cutting measures resulting in a considerably decreased annual release slate, MGM entered into a co-production partnership with United Artists in late 1973 in order to give themselves more product. The MGM/UA partnership resulted in some acclaimed hits but not enough to change MGM's failing fortunes. As the 70's ended, the days of both MGM and UA existing as separate entities were drawing to a close.
Even with the UA co-production partnership, the total number of MGM releases for the entire decade is the smallest amount so far and did not even necessitate making two parts of five years each like I had done for the previous decades. All of MGM's feature film releases for the 70's are included here along with the usual additional wide theatrical release date, co-production credits and major Academy Award wins (very few at this point) information.
Even with the UA co-production partnership, the total number of MGM releases for the entire decade is the smallest amount so far and did not even necessitate making two parts of five years each like I had done for the previous decades. All of MGM's feature film releases for the 70's are included here along with the usual additional wide theatrical release date, co-production credits and major Academy Award wins (very few at this point) information.
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