List of American films of 1971

This is a list of American films released in 1971.

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At the 44th Academy Awards, The French Connection won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The other nominees were A Clockwork Orange, Fiddler on the Roof, The Last Picture Show and Nicholas and Alexandra.


A–B
Title Director Cast Genre/note
200 MotelsTony Palmer, Charles SwensonFrank Zappa, Ringo Starr, Theodore Bikelcomedy, musicalUnited Artists
The Anderson TapesSidney LumetSean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Christopher Walken, Martin Balsam, Alan Kingcrime, dramaColumbia
The Andromeda StrainRobert WiseArthur Hill, James Olson, Kate Reid, David Wayne, Paula Kellyscience fictionUniversal. book by Michael Crichton
BananasWoody AllenWoody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos MontalbáncomedyUnited Artists
The Barefoot ExecutiveRobert ButlerKurt Russell, Joe Flynncomedy, familyDisney
The Battle of Love's ReturnLloyd KaufmanLloyd Kaufman, Lynn Lowry, Oliver StonecomedyIndependent
Bedknobs and BroomsticksRobert StevensonAngela Lansbury, David Tomlinsonmusical, fantasyDisney
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to MeJeffrey YoungBarry Primus, David Downing, Susan TyrrellDramaParamount
The BeguiledDon SiegelClint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman, Darlene Carr, Jo Ann HarrisdramaUniversal; remade in 2017
Believe in MeStuart HagmannMichael Sarrazin, Jacqueline BissetDramaMGM
The Big Doll HouseJack HillRoberta Collins, Pam GriersexploitationNew World Pictures
Big JakeGeorge ShermanJohn Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Richard BoonewesternNational General
Billy JackTom LaughlinTom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Kenneth Tobey, Howard HessemanactionWarner Bros. 2 sequels
Black NoonBernard L. KowalskiRoy Thinnes, Yvette MimieuxHorror, WesternMade for TV
Bless the Beasts and ChildrenStanley KramerBill Mumy, Barry Robins, Miles ChapindramaColumbia. Based on novel
Blood and LacePhilip GilbertGloria Grahame, Melody PattersonhorrorA.I.P.
Blood ThirstNewt ArnoldRobert Winston, Yvonne Nielson, Judy DennishorrorIndependent
Born to WinIvan PasserGeorge Segal, Paula Prentiss, Karen BlackcomedyUnited Artists
Boys in the SandWakefield PooleCasey Donovan, Peter Fisk, Danny Di CioccioAdultPoolemar.
The Boy FriendKen RussellTwiggy, Christopher Gable, Max AdriancomedyMGM. Made in Britain.
Brian's SongBuzz KulikJames Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Shelley Fabares, Jack Wardenbiography, dramaColumbia. Originally made for TV; remade in 2001 under the same name.
The Bridge in the JunglePancho KohnerJohn Huston, Katy Jurado, Charles RobinsonAdventureUnited Artists
Brother JohnJames GoldstoneSidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford DillmandramaColumbia
B.S. I Love YouSteven Hilliard SternPeter Kastner, Joanna Cameron, Louise SorelComedy20th Century Fox
Bunny O'HareGerd OswaldBette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Cassidycrime, comedyAIP

C–G
Title Director Cast Genre Note
Cain's CutthroatsKen OsborneJohn Carradine, Scott Brady, Don EppersonwesternIndependent
Carnal KnowledgeMike NicholsJack Nicholson, Ann-Margret, Art Garfunkel, Candice Bergen, Rita MorenodramaEmbassy. From Jules Feiffer play; Ann-Margret Oscar-nominated
ChandlerPaul MagwoodWarren Oates, Leslie Caron, Alex DreierThrillerMGM
CatlowSam WanamakerYul Brynner, Richard Crenna, Leonard NimoywesternMGM. From Louis L'Amour novel
The Christian Licorice StoreJames FrawleyBeau Bridges, Maud Adams, Gilbert RolandDramaNational General
Chrome and Hot LeatherLee FrostWilliam Smith, Kathrine Baumann, Marvin Gayebiker filmAIP
City Beneath the SeaIrwin AllenStuart Whitman, Rosemary Forsyth, Robert Colbertadventure
science fiction		Warner Bros. Made for TV; Remake of 1953 film
Clay PigeonLane SlateTelly Savalas, Robert Vaughn, Burgess MeredithactionMGM
A Clockwork OrangeStanley KubrickMalcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri, Miriam KarlindramaWarner Bros.
Cold TurkeyNorman LearDick Van Dyke, Bob Newhart, Pippa ScottcomedyUnited Artists. Music by Randy Newman
Cry Uncle!John G. AvildsenAllen Garfield, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Debbi MorgancomedyIndependent
Day of the WolvesFerde Grofe, Jr.Richard Egan, Martha Hyer, Jan Murraycrime dramaIndependent. Hyer's final film
The DeserterBurt KennedyBekim Fehmiu, John Huston, Richard Crenna, Ricardo Montalbán, Chuck ConnorswesternParamount Dino De Laurentiis production
Desperate CharactersFrank D. GilroyShirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, Sada ThompsondramaParamount
Diamonds Are ForeverGuy HamiltonSean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana WoodactionUnited Artists
Dirty HarryDon SiegelClint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, Reni Santoni, Harry Guardino, John Vernondrama, actionWarner Bros.; first in 5-film series
DocFrank PerryStacy Keach, Faye Dunaway, Harris YulinwesternUnited Artists
Doctors' WivesGeorge SchaeferDyan Cannon, Richard Crenna, Gene HackmandramaColumbia
DollarsRichard BrooksWarren Beatty, Goldie Hawn, Gert Fröbecrime, comedyColumbia
Dracula vs. FrankensteinAl AdamsonLon Chaney, Jr., J. Carrol Naish, Regina CarrolhorrorIndependent. Chaney's final horror film
Drive, He SaidJack NicholsonWilliam Tepper, Karen Black, Bruce DerndramaColumbia
DuelSteven SpielbergDennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott, Carey LoftinthrillerUniversal. Originally made for TV
Escape from the Planet of the ApesDon TaylorRoddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Sal Mineoscience fiction20th Century Fox. Planet of the Apes sequel
Evel KnievelMarvin J. ChomskyGeorge Hamilton, Sue Lyon, Bert FreedbiographyIndependent
Fiddler on the RoofNorman JewisonTopol, Norma Crane, Molly Picon, Paul Mann, Leonard Frey, Rosalind Harris, Michele MarshmusicalUnited Artists. Based on Broadway show; won 3 Oscars
Fools' ParadeAndrew V. McLaglenJames Stewart, Kurt Russell, George Kennedycrime, dramaColumbia. From Davis Grubb story
Four Rode OutJohn PeyserSue Lyon, Leslie Nielsen, María MartínwesternMGM. Co-production with Spain
The French ConnectionWilliam FriedkinGene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Reycrime, drama20th Century Fox. Won 5 Academy Awards
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot StraightJames GoldstoneJerry Orbach, Leigh Taylor-Young, Robert De NirocomedyMGM. From Jimmy Breslin novel
The Gatling GunRobert GordonGuy Stockwell, BarBara Luna, Woody StrodeWesternIndependent
Going HomeHerbert B. LeonardRobert Mitchum, Brenda Vaccaro, Sally KirklanddramaMGM
The Grissom GangRobert AldrichKim Darby, Scott Wilson, Tony MusantecrimeCinerama
A GunfightLamont JohnsonKirk Douglas, Johnny Cash, Karen BlackwesternParamount

H–M
Title Director Cast Genre Note
Hannie CaulderBurt KennedyRaquel Welch, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Culp, Strother Martin, Jack Elam, Christopher LeewesternParamount
Happy Birthday, Wanda JuneMark RobsonRod Steiger, Don Murray, Susannah YorkcomedyColumbia. Based on Kurt Vonnegut play
The Hard RideBurt TopperRobert Fuller, Sherry Bain, Tony RusselactionAIP
Harold and MaudeHal AshbyBud Cort, Ruth Gordon, Vivian PicklescomedyParamount. 2 Golden Globe nominations
The Hellstrom ChronicleWalon GreenLawrence PressmanmockumentaryIndependent
The Hired HandPeter FondaPeter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom westernUniversal
The HorsemenJohn FrankenheimerOmar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack PalanceadventureColumbia. Based on Joseph Kessel novel
The HospitalArthur HillerGeorge C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard HughesdramaUnited Artists. Oscar for screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky
How to Frame a FiggAlan RifkinDon Knotts, Joe Flynn, Yvonne CraigcomedyUniversal
The Hunting PartyDon MedfordGene Hackman, Oliver Reed, Candice BergenwesternUnited Artists
The Incredible 2-Headed TransplantAnthony LanzaBruce Dern, Pat Priestsci-fiAIP
Jennifer on My MindNoel BlackMichael Brandon, Tippy Walker, Steve VinovichDramaUnited Artists
Johnny Got His GunDalton TrumboTimothy Bottoms, Diane Varsi, Donald Sutherlanddrama, warCinemation. Cannes Grand Prix award
KidnappedDelbert MannMichael Caine, Trevor Howard, Donald PleasencedramaAIP
KluteAlan J. PakulaJane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Roy ScheidermysteryWarner Bros. Oscar for Fonda
KotchJack LemmonWalter Matthau, Deborah Winters, Felicia FarrcomedyCinerama Only film directed by Lemmon
The Last MovieDennis HopperDennis Hopper, Toni Basil, Julie AdamsdramaUniversal
The Last Picture ShowPeter BogdanovichJeff Bridges, Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman, Ben Johnson, Ellen Burstyn, Eileen Brennan, Randy QuaiddramaColumbia. Based on novel by Larry McMurtry; Oscars for Leachman, Johnson
The Last RebelLarry G. SpanglerJoe Namath, Jack Elam, Woody StrodeWesternColumbia
The Last RunRichard FleischerGeorge C. Scott, Tony Musante, Trish Van DevereactionMGM
LawmanMichael WinnerBurt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Sheree North, J.D. Cannon, Albert Salmi, Robert DuvallwesternUnited Artists
Le MansLee H. KatzinSteve McQueen, Siegfried RauchactionNational General
Let's Scare Jessica to DeathJohn D. HancockZohra Lampert, Kevin O'Connor, Gretchen CorbetthorrorParamount
The Light at the Edge of the WorldKevin BillingtonKirk Douglas, Yul Brynner, Samantha EggaradventureMGM; based on Jules Verne novel
Little MurdersAlan ArkinElliott Gould, Marcia Rodd, Doris Roberts, Elizabeth Wilson, Vincent Gardeniacomedy20th Century Fox; written by Jules Feiffer
The Love MachineJack Haley, Jr.Dyan Cannon, John Phillip Law, Robert RyandramaColumbia. Based on Jacqueline Susann novel
Made for Each OtherRobert B. BeanRenée Taylor, Joseph Bologna, Paul Sorvinoromantic comedy20th Century Fox. Written by Taylor and Bologna
Making ItJohn ErmanKristoffer Tabori, Carol Arthur, Bob BalabanDrama20th Century Fox
Man and BoyE.W. SwackhamerBill CosbyWesternColumbia
Man in the WildernessRichard C. SarafianRichard Harris, John Huston, Henry WilcoxonwesternWarner Bros.
The Marriage of a Young StockbrokerLawrence TurmanRichard Benjamin, Joanna Shimkus, Adam Westdrama20th Century Fox
McCabe & Mrs. MillerRobert AltmanWarren Beatty, Julie Christie, William Devane, René Auberjonois, Keith CarradinewesternWarner Bros.; Oscar nomination for Christie
The Mephisto WaltzPaul WendkosAlan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkinshorror20th Century Fox
The Million Dollar DuckVincent McEveetyDean Jones, Sandy Duncan, Tony RobertsfamilyDisney
Minnie and MoskowitzJohn CassavetesJohn Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Seymour Casselromantic comedyUniversal
Mrs. Pollifax-SpyLeslie H. MartinsonRosalind Russell, Darren McGavin, Nehemiah PersoffmysteryUnited Artists. Russell's final film
Murders in the Rue MorgueGordon HesslerJason Robards, Herbert LomsuspenseAIP
My Old Man's PlaceEdwin SherinArthur Kennedy, Mitchell Ryan, William DevaneDramaCinerama

N–S
Title Director Cast Genre Note
NecromaniaEd WoodMaria Arnold, Ed WoodhorrorIndependent
A New LeafElaine MayWalter Matthau, Elaine May, James Coco, Jack Weston, Doris RobertscomedyParamount. 2 Golden Globe nominations
The Night God ScreamedLee MaddenJeanne Crain, Alex Nicol, Daniel Spelling, Michael Sugich, Barbara Hancock, Dawn Cleary, Gary Morganpsychological horrorCinemation Industries
Night of Dark ShadowsDan CurtisKate Jackson, David Selby, Lara ParkermysteryMGM. House of Dark Shadows sequel
OctamanHarry EssexPier Angeli, Jeff Morrowsci-fiIndependent. Angeli's final film
The Omega ManBoris SagalCharlton Heston, Rosalind Cash, Anthony Zerbesci-fiWarner Bros. Based on novel I Am Legend
One More Train to RobVictor McLaglenGeorge Peppard, Diana Muldaur, John VernonwesternUniversal
The OrganizationDon MedfordSidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Sheree NorthCrimeUnited Artists.
The Panic in Needle ParkJerry SchatzbergAl Pacino, Kitty Winn, Kiel Martindrama20th Century Fox. Pacino's second film
Pink NarcissusJames BidgoodDon Brooks, Charles LudlamfantasyIndependent
Play Misty for MeClint EastwoodClint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna MillsthrillerUniversal. First film directed by Eastwood
Plaza SuiteArthur HillerWalter Matthau, Lee Grant, Maureen Stapleton, Barbara HarriscomedyParamount. Written by Neil Simon
Pretty Maids All in a RowRoger VadimRock Hudson, Angie Dickinson, Telly SavalasMystery comedyMGM. Written by Gene Roddenberry
Private Duty NursesGeorge ArmitageKatherine Cannon, Robert F. SimonThrillerNew World Pictures
Punishment ParkPeter WatkinsScott TurnermockumentaryIndependent
The Pursuit of HappinessRobert MulliganMichael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Robert KleindramaColumbia
Raid on RommelHenry HathawayRichard Burton, John Colicos, Wolfgang PreisswarUniversal
Red Sky at MorningJames GoldstoneDesi Arnaz, Jr., Catherine Burns, Richard CrennadramaUniversal. Golden Globe for Arnaz
The Resurrection of Zachary WheelerBob WynnAngie Dickinson, Bradford Dillman, Leslie Nielsensci-fiIndependent
The Return of Count YorgaRobert KelljanRobert Quarry, Mariette HartleyhorrorAIP. Sequel to 1970 film
A Safe PlaceHenry JaglomJack Nicholson, Tuesday Weld, Orson WellesdramaColumbia
The Sandpit GeneralsHall BartlettTisha Sterling, Dorival Caymmi, John RubinsteindramaAIP
Scandalous JohnRobert ButlerBrian Keith, Alfonso Arau, Michele CareyComedy dramaDisney
The Seven MinutesRuss MeyerEdy Williams, Yvonne De Carlo, Tom Selleckdrama20th Century Fox. Based on Irving Wallace novel
ShaftGordon ParksRichard Roundtree, Moses Gunncrime, actionMGM. Oscar for Best Song
Shoot OutHenry HathawayGregory Peck, Patricia Quinn, Susan TyrrellwesternUniversal. Hathaway's next-to-last film
Simon, King of the WitchesBruce KesslerAllyson AmeshorrorIndependent
The Ski BumBruce D. ClarkZalman King, Charlotte Rampling, Dimitra ArlissDramaEmbassy
Skin GamePaul BogartJames Garner, Louis Gossett, Jr., Susan Clarkwestern, comedyWarner Bros.
Something BigAndrew V. McLaglenDean Martin, Brian Keith, Ben Johnson, Carol White, Honor BlackmanwesternNational General. Music by Burt Bacharach
Sometimes a Great NotionPaul NewmanPaul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard JaeckeladventureUniversal. 2 Oscar nominations; based on Ken Kesey novel
Soul to SoulDenis SandersTina Turner, Ike Turner, Carlos SantanadocumentaryIndependent
Star Spangled GirlJerry ParisSandy Duncan, Tony RobertscomedyParamount. Written by Neil Simon
The SteaglePaul SylbertRichard Benjamin, Chill Wills, Cloris LeachmanComedyEmbassy
Straw DogsSam PeckinpahDustin Hoffman, Susan George, David WarnerThrillerCinerama. Remade in 2011
Such Good FriendsOtto PremingerDyan Cannon, James Coco, Jennifer O'Neillcomedy, dramaParamount Elaine May script
Summer of '42Robert MulliganJennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry HouserdramaWarner Bros.; Oscar for Best Musical Score
SummertreeAnthony NewleyMichael Douglas, Brenda Vaccaro, Barbara Bel GeddesdramaColumbia
Support Your Local Gunfighter!Burt KennedyJames Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Harry MorgancomedyUnited Artists
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss SongMelvin Van PeeblesMelvin Van Peebles, John Amoscrime dramaCinemation Industries

T–Z
Title Director Cast Genre Note
THX 1138George LucasRobert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Ian Wolfe, Don Pedro Colleyscience fictionWarner Bros., Lucas's first film
T.R. BaskinHerbert RossCandice Bergen, Peter Boyle, James CaandramaParamount
Taking OffMiloš FormanLynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia EngelcomedyUniversal
There's Always VanillaGeorge A. RomeroRaymond LainedramaIndependent
They Might Be GiantsAnthony HarveyGeorge C. Scott, Joanne WoodwardmysteryUniversal; from James Goldman play
The Todd KillingsBarry ShearRobert F. Lyons, Richard Thomas, Belinda MontgomeryThrillerNational General
The TouchIngmar BergmanElliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von SydowdramaCinerama
The Touch of SatanTom LaughlinMichael BerryhorrorIndependent
A Town Called BastardRobert ParrishRobert Shaw, Stella Stevens, Telly SavalaswesternIndependent
T.R. BaskinHerbert RossCandice Bergen, Peter Boyle, James CaanDramaParamount
The Trojan WomenMichael CacoyannisKatharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold, Irene PapasdramaCinerama
Two-Lane BlacktopMonte HellmanWarren Oates, James Taylor, Dennis WilsondramaUniversal
Valdez Is ComingEdwin SherinBurt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Jon CypherwesternUnited Artists. Elmore Leonard story
Vanishing PointRichard C. SarafianBarry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jaggeraction20th Century Fox. Remade in 1997
The Velvet VampireStephanie RothmanCeleste Yarnall, Michael BlodgettHorrorNew World Pictures
VillainMichael TuchnerRichard Burton, Ian McShanecrimeMGM
Von Richthofen and BrownRoger CormanJohn Phillip Law, Don Stroud, Corin RedgravewarUnited Artists
Wake in FrightTed KotcheffDonald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips RaffertyThrillerUnited Artists
Welcome to the ClubWalter ShensonJack Warden, Kevin O'Connor, Al ManciniComedyColumbia
Werewolves on WheelsMichel LevesqueBilly Gray, Stephen Oliver, Barry McGuirehorror, actionIndependent
What's the Matter with Helen?Curtis HarringtonDebbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis WeaverthrillerUnited Artists
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?Ulu GrosbardDustin Hoffman, Jack Warden, Barbara HarriscomedyNational General. Oscar nomination for Harris
Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name?Ernest PintoffRed Buttons, Sam WaterstonmysteryCannon Films
Wild RoversBlake EdwardsWilliam Holden, Ryan O'Neal, Karl Malden, Joe Don Baker, Tom SkerrittwesternMGM; Edwards' only western
WillardDaniel MannBruce Davison, Ernest Borgnine, Elsa LanchesterhorrorCinerama. Followed by Ben
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryMel StuartGene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrummusical, fantasyParamount; from story by Roald Dahl; remade in 2005
Women in CagesGerardo de LeonPam Grier, Jennifer Gan, Roberta CollinsactionNew World Pictures
You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That BeatPeter LockeAllen Garfield, Richard Pryordrama, comedyIndependent
The Young GraduatesRobert AndersonBruno Kirby, Dennis ChristopherDramaCrown International
ZachariahGeorge EnglundJohn Rubinstein, Dick Van Patten, Don JohnsonwesternCinerama. From Herman Hesse novel
The Zodiac KillerTom HansonHal Reed, Bob Jones, Ray Lynch, Tom Pittmancrime dramaIndependent

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