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Can you answer these 1973 movie questions?
Some you'll remember like yesterday. Others... not so much.
Back before the store even existed, "Blockbuster" was a term used for the highest-grossing movies. It was a concept new to the '70s: popcorn entertainment on a global scale.
1973 was a great year in particular, both for blockbusters and smaller movies as well. Let's see how well you remember the 12 highest-grossing movies of 1973. You might trigger a memory of a long-lost favorite. Be sure to leave your score and your thoughts in the comments section below!
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This highest-grossing movie of 1973 won Best Screenplay – Based on Material from Another Medium at the Academy Awards.
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This caper film, set in September 1936, features a pair of grifters and was big money movie #2 in '73.
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Although it takes place in Modesto, California, this teen movie's theme is universal to any kid who just wants to cruise the town.
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This movie was based on the 1969 autobiography by the French convict Henri Charrière.
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This romantic drama is the second entry on this list for its male lead.
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This sixth highest-grossing movie was the second Dirty Harry movie.
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This animated feature had George Lindsey voice a vulture.
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This vigilante action thriller from '73 has a remake starring The Rock.
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Al Pacino plays an NYPD Officer.
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This movie's screenplay is based on the 1970 rock opera of the same name with music by Andrew Lloyd Weber.
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This John Amos movie is a rare example of a sports film set in the world of track & field.
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The 12th highest-grossing movie of 1973 was Bruce Lee's final completed film performance.
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11/12
9/12
didn't watch Bruce Lee
didn't watch Bruce Lee
11 out of 12. Got No. 1 wrong. 😁😁😁😁😁
You got 10 out of 12
7/12, but I was only a year old, so I think that's pretty good. :-)
I remember when the exorcist came out there were lines around the block to see it and people with weak hearts were warned not to see it.even rumors tss hat people had had heart attacks.it was pretty disturbing even by todays standards
Missed # 7 yet got total buff lol
10/12 Desperately tried to get into see The Exorcist when I was 13. Probably a good thing we all got turned away. RIP William Friedkin. Saw The Sting instead.
Yes indeed, The Sting! Saw that movie with my parents when I was a kid. Just heard the song "The Entertainer" from The Sting on MeTV FM radio recently. Had the 45 record of that.
11/12. Missed #11.
In 1973 I was only 11 and therefore didn't see any of these. But I had heard about most of them. (I *did,* however, see "American Graffiti" when it was re-released in April 1978. It was good.)
In 1973 I was only 11 and therefore didn't see any of these. But I had heard about most of them. (I *did,* however, see "American Graffiti" when it was re-released in April 1978. It was good.)
I forgot: I also saw "The Exorcist" when it was re-released in 2000. I finally got to see what all the fuss about this movie was about - but it was very suspenseful and great°
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8/12 not too great not too bad
8/12 correct (.......out of 12/12 guesses). I'd imagine all those movies were also watched outdoors during the heydays of outdoor movie theaters.
You mean "drive-in movie theaters, don't you?
Yes, not sure if there are many around anymore.
I really do watch a lot of movies
11/12 - 1973 is right there with other great movie years- not quite 1939 but right up there- I would love to see TCM program great movie years and just run them all day.
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9/12 flash back to grammar school, read the whole question before you answer.
9/12 - I remember Serpico being one incredibly intense police drama…I was shook! Can’t watch it again.
Its really tame by today's standards. Almost like a Kojak.
I don’t know about that, there were scenes in that movie that I hope never make it to television but the way tv is going these days, who knows. I found the ferocity of those scenes too severe and real to forget. Wonderful acting and writing but again, a story way too intense for me!
7/12
9/12
Surprised but happy with my score.
I’ll have a large buttered popcorn, some Hot Tamales, and a coke please ! 🍿🥤
Surprised but happy with my score.
I’ll have a large buttered popcorn, some Hot Tamales, and a coke please ! 🍿🥤
9 of 12
11 out of 12, I got stumped by #11.
10/12. What trip down memory road ☮️👏
Its lane
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Had to find a room where "someone" might not be looking.
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Shh....You know who is approaching " 10,000" likes( 9,992 @ the moment).
I made a congratulations gif to celebrate, thinking the MQ tonight of posting it. If she hasn't reached 10,000 we can make that happen easily.
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Shh....You know who is approaching " 10,000" likes( 9,992 @ the moment).
I made a congratulations gif to celebrate, thinking the MQ tonight of posting it. If she hasn't reached 10,000 we can make that happen easily.
Wow, she’s gotten way close now 😉 I’m on board! 💁♀️ Keep me posted and let me know if I can help with the “likes” 🤭
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O.K. Hope you get this msg.... If you could give 3 likes, I'll do the same about an hour afterwards. Then if KJ comes on we could msg her from this room and she can put the icing on the cake. LOL
Mum's the word.
I didn’t forget!! We had no power ☹️
Exactly. 😏