The Decades: 1970s

1970: A Swedish Love Story

Oscar winner: Patton

Was this film nominated?: No

 

1971: The French Connection

Oscar winner: The French Connection

1972: The Godfather

Oscar winner: The Godfather

1973: Cries and Whispers

Oscar winner: The Sting

Was this film nominated?: Yes

1974: Chinatown

Oscar winner: The Godfather Part II

Was this film nominated?: Yes

1975: Barry Lyndon

Oscar winner: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Was this film nominated?: Yes

1976: All the President's Men

Oscar winner: Rocky
Was this film nominated?: Yes

1977: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Oscar winner: Annie Hall
Was this film nominated?: No

1978: The Deer Hunter

Oscar winner: The Deer Hunter

1979: Manhattan

Oscar winner: Kramer vs. Kramer

Was this film nominated?: No

Updated: 10/14/14