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1976 in film
See also:
1975 in film
,
other events of 1976
,
1977 in film
,
list of 'years in film'
.
Table of contents
1 Events
2 Top Grossing Films of the Year
3 Births
4 Deaths
5 Other Movies Released
Events
March 25
- Filming begins on
George Lucas
'
Star Wars
science fiction film. In one of the best business decisions in film history, Lucas cuts his directing fee by $500,000 to gain ownership of merchandising and sequel rights
Top Grossing Films of the Year
Rocky
To Fly![?]
All the President's Men
, starring
Dustin Hoffman
and
Robert Redford
King Kong
, starring
Jessica Lange
and
Jeff Bridges
The Enforcer[?]
Silent Movie[?]
The Pink Panther Strikes Again[?]
Carrie
, starring
Sissy Spacek
Logan's Run[?]
Marathon Man
Births
January 3
-
Jason Marsden
, actor.
January 6
-
Danny Pintauro[?]
, actor
February 11
-
Brice Beckham[?]
, actor.
February 28
-
Ja Rule
, actor/rap singer/songwriter.
September 7
-
Shannon Elizabeth
, actress.
October 4
-
Alicia Silverstone
, actress.
Deaths
January 12
-
Agatha Christie
, writer
February 11
-
Lee J Cobb[?]
, actor.
February 11
-
Alice Allen[?]
, actress.
February 11
-
Charlie Naughton[?]
, actor.
March 17
-
Luchino Visconti
, italian theatre and cinema director.
Other Movies Released
Taxi Driver
Wilma[?]
-
Shirley Jo Finney[?]
,
Cicely Tyson
,
Denzel Washington
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