New Hollywood - The American New Wave

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The most notable films from an exceptional era -- from Bonnie and Clyde (1967) to Heaven's Gate (1980).

I've decided to tighten up my criteria for this list. In order to qualify:

1. The movie must have been made via a major American studio (or at least financed by);

2. and yet without studio interference;

3. between the years 1967 and 1980;

4. capture a certain grittiness, authenticity, and spirit of the times.

You'll notice that certain directors (Woody Allen, John Cassavetes, Stanley Kubrick, etc.) do not appear on this list, since they worked outside of the studio system.

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  1. 1 -

    Bonnie and Clyde

    1967, in 28 top lists Check
  2. 3 -

    In Cold Blood

    1967, in 8 top lists Check
  3. 16 +9

    The French Connection

    1971, in 23 top lists Check
  4. 20 +13

    The Godfather

    1972, in 42 top lists Check
  5. 23 +18

    The Long Goodbye

    1973, in 15 top lists Check
  6. 25 +18

    Mean Streets

    1973, in 22 top lists Check
  7. 26 +18

    Paper Moon

    1973, in 7 top lists Check
  8. 27 +18

    Serpico

    1973, in 9 top lists Check
  9. 28 +18

    The Sting

    1973, in 17 top lists Check
  10. 30 +19

    The Godfather Part II

    1974, in 32 top lists Check
  11. 33 +21

    Night Moves

    1975, in 6 top lists Check
  12. 34 +23

    Dog Day Afternoon

    1975, in 23 top lists Check
  13. 38 +26

    Taxi Driver

    1976, in 34 top lists Check
  14. 44 +29

    Blue Collar

    1978, in 4 top lists Check
  15. 45 new

    The Driver

    1978, in 6 top lists Check
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Last updated on Dec 27, 2011;