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70s Movies

The Getaway 1972 Movie Scene Steve McQueen as Doc McCoy loading his shotgun during the finale in the hotel with Ali MacGraw as Carol right next to him

The Getaway [1972]

Thriller
Lean and mean, The Getaway is a masterpiece of neo-noir, a gritty crime thriller oozing with authenticity and full of anti-heroes.
The French Connection 1971 Movie Scene Gene Hackman as Jimmy Popeye Doyle holding his gun during the final fight

The French Connection [1971]

Thriller
Despite its flaws, The French Connection remains a highly immersive neo-noir near-masterpiece set on the gritty streets of New York City.
Badlands 1973 Movie Scene Martin Sheen as Kit holding a gun with Sissy Spacek as Holly standing behind him

Badlands [1973]

Thriller
Unflinchingly realistic, Badlands is a tight and gripping neo-noir thriller based on actual events following a young couple on a killing spree.
Hardcore 1979 Movie Scene George C. Scott as Jake VanDorn on the phone in the booth with Season Hubley as Niki

Hardcore [1979]

Thriller
Despite its age, Hardcore is still a gripping neo-noir masterpiece, a father's worst nightmare in the dark and sleazy world of porn.
The Driver 1978 Movie Scene Ryan O'Neal as The Driver shooting over his car, a black 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

The Driver [1978]

Thriller
Gritty and drenched in a juicy noir atmosphere, The Driver is a minimalistic crime thriller that has its flaws but is a uniquely engaging experience.
Dog Day Afternoon 1975 Movie Scene Al Pacino as Sonny holding a M1 Garand rifle and robbing a bank

Dog Day Afternoon [1975]

Thriller
Based on actual events, Dog Day Afternoon is not just an intense hostage situation movie but a still relevant exploration of our society.
Serpico 1973 Movie Scene Al Pacino as Serpico practicing shooting in a gun range

Serpico [1973]

Thriller
Based on both a sobering and inspiring true story about police corruption, Serpico is a gritty and realistic thriller that's still relevant.
Chinatown 1974 Movie Scene Jack Nicholson as J.J. Gittes at coast waiting with detectives for the water to start flowing

Chinatown [1974]

Thriller
There's a reason why you keep hearing about the cynical and highly effective neo-noir thriller Chinatown. It's because it's calling you.
Klute 1971 Movie Scene Jane Fonda as Bree Daniels a call girl talking to her client

Klute [1971]

Drama
Still relevant, Klute is a fascinating character study of an intelligent and beautiful call girl embroiled in a strange missing person case.
Coma 1978 Movie Scene Geneviève Bujold as Dr. Susan Wheeler laying on a surgical table and pressing a button on a Michael Douglas as Dr. Mark Bellowspager's pager

Coma [1978]

Thriller
Featuring a gripping story about a streak of strange events in a big hospital, Coma is a suspenseful and smart thriller that stood the test of time.