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Pick of the Litter 1971
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
(1971)  R
Acclaimed film by De Sica about an aristocratic Jewish family living in Italy under increasing Fascist oppression on the eve of WWII. The garden wall symbolizes the distance between the Finzi-Continis and the Nazi reality about to engulf them. Flawless acting and well-defined direction. Based on the novel by Giorgio ... more
Harold and Maude
(1971)  PG
Cult classic pairs Cort as a deadpan disillusioned 20-year-old obsessed with suicide (his staged attempts are a highlight) and a loveable Gordon as a fun-loving 80-year-old eccentric. They meet at a funeral (a mutual hobby), and develop a taboo romantic relationship, in which they explore the tired theme of the ... more
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
(1971)  R
Altman's characteristically quirky take on the Western casts Beatty as a self-inflated entrepreneur who opens a brothel in the Great North. Christie is the madame who helps stabilize the haphazard operation. Unfortunately, success comes at a high price, and when gunmen arrive to enforce a business proposition, Beatty must become ... more
A Clockwork Orange
(1971)  R
In the Britain of the near future, a sadistic punk leads a gang on nightly rape and murder sprees, then is captured and becomes the subject of a grim experiment to eradicate his violent tendencies in this extraordinary adaptation of Anthony Burgess's controversial novel. The film is an exhilarating experience, ... more
The Conformist
(1971)  R
Character study of young Italian fascist, plagued by homosexual feelings, who must prove his loyalty by killing his old professor. Decadent and engrossing story is brilliantly acted. Based on the novel by Alberto Moravia.

 
 
 
ALL AWARD WINNERS FROM 1971
 
 
Airport (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1970) G
 
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Visual Effects
(1971) G
 
Claire's Knee (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1971)
 
A Clockwork Orange (N.Y. Film Critics) for Achievement in directing
(1971) R
 
A Clockwork Orange (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1971) R
 
The Conformist (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Achievement in directing
(1971) R
 
The Conformist (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Achievement in cinematography
(1971) R
 
Darling Lili (Golden Globes Awards) for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
(1970)
 
The Decameron (Berlin Intl. Film Fest.) for Silver Prize
(1970) R
 
The Devils (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Achievement in directing
(1971) R
 
Diary of a Mad Housewife (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1970) R
 
Fiddler on the Roof (Academy Awards) for Original Song Score and/or Adaptation
(1971) G
 
Fiddler on the Roof (Academy Awards) for Achievement in cinematography
(1971) G
 
Fiddler on the Roof (Academy Awards) for Achievement in Sound
(1971) G
 
Five Easy Pieces (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1970) R
 
The French Connection (Academy Awards) for Achievement in directing
(1971) R
 
The French Connection (Academy Awards) for Best Adapted screenplay
(1971) R
 
The French Connection (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1971) R
 
(1971) R
 
The French Connection (Academy Awards) for Best Picture of the year
(1971) R
 
The French Connection (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1971) R
 
The French Connection (Academy Awards) for Achievement in film editing
(1971) R
 
The French Connection (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1971) R
 
(1971) R
 
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (Academy Awards) for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
(1971) R
 
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (Berlin Intl. Film Fest.) for Golden Berlin Bear
(1971) R
 
The Go-Between (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1971) PG
 
The Go-Between (British Academy of Film and Television Arts ) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1971) PG
 
The Go-Between (Cannes) for Best Motion Picture of the Year
(1971) PG
 
The Hellstrom Chronicle (Academy Awards) for Best Documentary Feature
(1971) G
 
The Hospital (Writers Guild of America Awards) for Best Original screenplay
(1971) PG
 
The Hospital (Academy Awards) for Best Story and Screenplay
(1971) PG
 
Johnny Got His Gun (Cannes) for Grand Jury Prize
(1971) R
 
Klute (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1971) R
 
Klute (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1971) R
 
Klute (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
(1971) R
 
Kotch (Writers Guild of America Awards) for Best Adapted screenplay
(1971) PG
 
The Last Picture Show (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1971) R
 
The Last Picture Show (Natl. Soc. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1971) R
 
The Last Picture Show (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Screenplay
(1971) R
 
The Last Picture Show (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1971) R
 
The Last Picture Show (Academy Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1971) R
 
The Last Picture Show (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1971) R
 
The Last Picture Show (N.Y. Film Critics) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
(1971) R
 
The Last Picture Show (Natl. Bd. of Review) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
(1971) R
 
Le Chat (Berlin Intl. Film Fest.) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
(1975) Unrated
 
Love Story (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Motion Picture - Drama
(1970) PG
 
Love Story (Golden Globes Awards) for Achievement in directing
(1970) PG
 
Love Story (Golden Globes Awards) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
(1970) PG
 
 
 
 
 
 
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