Top Movies from 1979
You are now browsing page 25, where we continue to highlight more remarkable films from 1979. If you’ve already discovered some exceptional titles on previous pages, now is the perfect time to delve even deeper into the cinematic landscape of that year. Keep exploring and enjoy the journey!
Buffet Froid (1979)
0
An absurd black comedy that cunningly reverses the conventions of the crime thriller to comment on the alienating and dehumanizing effects of contemporary urban life. Alphonse Tram is unwittingly involved in several murders despite having no memory of committing the crimes. His confusion lead him to confess to his neighbour, Inspector Morvandieu. Alphonse and Morvandieu become the axis around which murders occur.
Elvis (1979)
- 0
This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
Scooby Goes Hollywood (1979)
- 1
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo quit their Saturday morning TV series in pursuit of Hollywood stardom.
The Frisco Kid (1979)
- 0
Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.
Baseball Fever (1979)
- 0
Baseball is the subject of this episode, which looks at the studio's cartoon shorts themed to the all-American pastime.
The Incredible Hulk (1979)
- 0
An accidental overdose of gamma radiation causes a mutation in scientist David Banner's DNA: now whenever he becomes angry, he metamorphoses into a seven-foot-tall, 330-pound, mindless muscular green creature.
The Jealous Mirror (1979)
- 0
An independent young woman lives in her home with an unexpected companion: a large rectangular mirror that has a life of its own. The mirror is in love with her and does everything it can to stop its mistress's amorous dalliances.
Major Effects (1979)
- 0
Joseph Bottoms as Major Effects explains some of the secrets of special effects in the movies. Mike Jittlov appears with two stop-motion animated films he has made.
Stranger in Our House (1979)
- 1
A country family of five take in charming cousin Julie, whose parents recently died in a car crash, though teenaged daughter Rachel grows suspect that she has an alternative agenda; one that possibly includes witchcraft.
Long Weekend (1979)
- 1
When a suburban couple goes camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.
Beauty and the Beast (1979)
- 0
Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.
Rockers (1979)
- 0
Horsemouth, a drummer living in a ghetto of Kingston, plans to make money selling records. After his prized motorcycle is stolen, his plans fall through and he's forced to adapt.
The Whole Shootin' Match (1979)
- 0
Lloyd and Frank, two lifelong friends and self-styled entrepreneurs in Austin, try to find the get-rich-quick scheme that will actually get them rich. Lloyd has developed a new invention that he's sure will finally lead to the success he and Frank have been chasing their whole lives. Their golden ticket is a combination mop, vacuum cleaner and floor polisher, but before prosperity arrives, reality intrudes on their plans.
Bar 21 (1979)
- 0
Linda, an escort girl at the Bar 21 was an eye witness of a murder case committed by Thanong's brother. Thanong was the guy she was having a good feeling with him. She was then brought to a situation which she had to make the decision.
Mai presus de orice (1979)
- 0
Docu-drama about the earthquake in Romania, on March 4, 1977. The film was not broadcast in the country.
Perfumed Nightmare (1979)
- 0
Kidlat, a Filipino jeepney driver, is fascinated by the idea of the American space programme and by Western society as a whole. When he moves to Paris, disillusionment sets in as his dreams are gradually shattered.
