What was the highest-grossing movie from the 1970s?
The '70s brought about a new golden age of film. Just pull up a list of popular '70s movies, close your eyes, randomly point and you'll probably land on an all-time classic that's still influencing filmmakers today.
It's the decade that brought us summer blockbusters, revolutionary sci-fi, the modern mobster movie, screwball comedies with enduring appeal, and the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever.
And box office numbers started going nuts as the movie industry grew into a global force. But even with an embarrassment of movie riches, only one stood atop the cinematic mountain when it was all said and done.
Which movie from the 1970s made the most money at the box office?
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Correct Answer: Star Wars
The answer is: Star Wars. Retrofitted with "Episode IV — A New Hope" well after it was a global sensation, Star Wars vaporized the box office like a gigantic battle station with a glaring weakness, earning over $322 million globally.Next up was the movie widely cited as inventing the summer blockbuster: Jaws, with $260 million. What a decade for movies.Source
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