September 9, 1973

Robinson Crusoe (1973) ***

Probably the best adaptation of Daniel Defoe's famous novel, superior even to the 1954 Luis Bunuel's version.

Diary Of Forbidden Dreams (1973) ***

Coffy (1973) ***

Black Snake (1973) ***

The Last Detail (1973) ***

Poszukiwany poszukiwana (1973) ***

Polish comedy about a museum director forced into hiding and pretending to be a housekeeper.

Shaft In Africa (1973) ***

24 heures ou plus (1973) ***

A radical documentary from Quebec.

Sleeper (1973) ***

A science-fiction comedy directed by Woody Allen.

Robin Hood (1973) ***

The first Disney animated film not initiated by Walt Disney himself.

Paper Moon (1973) ***

Tatum O'Neal won an Oscar as best supporting actress for this nostalgic drama set during the Great Depression.

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) ***

A memorable adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera.

Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973) ***

Directed by J.Lee Thompson. Humans fight apes for the possession of the Earth.

The Exorcist (1973) ***

Scary horror movie about an ancient spirit taking over a young girl. There is a hilarious mock trailer of this film.

High Plains Drifter (1973) ***

Actor and director Clint Eastwood successfully imitates Sergio Leone in this excellent western.

Live And Let Die (1973) ***

Roger Moore made his debut as James Bond in this uneven spy movie set in the Caribbean. The film has the most memorable Bond girl (Jane Seymour) and a great title song by Paul McCartney. The best action scenes are in the second half of the film.

La Planete sauvage (1973) ***

Innovative animated film about humans fighting against gigantic blue creatures.

Black Mama White Mama (1973) ***

Black Caesar (1973) ***

Rejeanne Padovani (1973) ***

Gangster film directed by Denys Arcand.

The Arousers (1973) ***

Three Nuts For Cinderella (1973) ***


A Touch Of Class (1973) ***

Sophisticated comedy about a married insurance agent (George Segal) having a casual affair with a divorcee (Glenda Jackson).