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CannonballCannonball (1976)
Dir. Paul Bartel
Feat. David Carradine, Paul Bartel
A kind of contemporary sequel to DEATH RACE 2000, David Carradine and Paul Bartel reteam for this self–consciously tacky road movie. Carradine…
Front, TheFront, The (1976)
Dir. Martin Ritt
Feat. Woody Allen
Woody Allen in a rare pure acting role plays a young cashier asked to 'front' for a blacklisted writer during the McCarthy era. Satire at its most…
J.D.'s RevengeJ.D.'s Revenge (1976)
Dir. Arthur Marks
Feat. Glynn Turman, Louis Jr. Gossett
Enjoyable, atmospheric blaxploitation pic about a student who finds his body inhabited with the vengeful soul of a long dead street hustler.
Massacre at Central HighMassacre at Central High (1976) Recommended
Dir. Renee Daalder
Feat. Andrew Stevens, Robert Carradine
An estranged new student uses his homicidal tendencies for the public good, by eliminating trouble–makers in imaginative ways. The superior…
MastermindMastermind (1976)
Dir. Alex March
Feat. Zero Mostel, Bradford Dillman
Plenty of slapstick and movie in–jokes as Zero Mostel plays the fool in this enjoyably bizarre Charlie Chan detective spoof. Released in 1976.
Mikey and NickyMikey and Nicky (1976)
Dir. Elaine May
Feat. Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Ned Beatty
Loosely improvised drama, with a wild–eyed John Cassavetes calling on old pal Peter Falk to help escape the Mob. Turns out he may not be such a…
Picture of Dorian Gray, ThePicture of Dorian Gray, The (1976)
Dir. John Gorrie
Feat. John Gielgud, Jeremy Brett, Peter Firth
His self–portrait taking all the consequences, artist Jeremy Brett leads a debauched lifestyle that ultimately takes its toll, leading to…
Shaolin TempleShaolin Temple (1976)
Dir. Chang Cheh
This stands alongside ENTER THE DRAGON in terms of both its elaborate kung–fu theatrics and its influence and success in the Western…
Shaolin Wooden MenShaolin Wooden Men (1976)
Feat. Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan cut his teeth on these cheap fist–and–feet–fests. More intentionally serious than his later star–turns, but…
Sky RidersSky Riders (1976)
Dir. Douglas Hickox
Feat. James Coburn, Susannah York, Robert Culp
Absurd political–terrorism romp with a tough–as–nails James Coburn commandeering hang–gliders in a daring attempt to rescue…

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