List of American films of 1978

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A list of American films released in 1978.

The Deer Hunter won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1978. Superman was the highest-grossing film of 1978.



A-B

Title Director Cast Genre/Note
Almost SummerMartin Davidson Bruno Kirby, Lee Purcell, Didi Conn Comedy
Alucarda Juan Lopez Moctezuma Tina Romero, Susana Kamin, Claudio Brook HorrorMéxico
American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince Martin Scorsese Steven Prince, Martin Scorsese Documentary
American Hot WaxFloyd Mutrux Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman Comedy, Musical Paramount
Attack of the Killer TomatoesJohn De Bello David Miller, George Wilson, Costa Dillon, Eric Christmas Comedy
Avalanche Corey Allen Rock Hudson, Mia Farrow, Robert Forster Disaster New World
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan John BerryTony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley Comedy 2nd sequel
Battlestar Galactica Richard A. Colla Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene Science fiction pilot for TV series
The BetsyDaniel Petrie Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross, Lesley-Anne Down, Kathleen Beller, Joseph Wiseman, Jane Alexander Drama from a novel by Harold Robbins
The Big Fix Jeremy KaganRichard Dreyfuss, Susan Anspach, Bonnie Bedelia, John Lithgow, F. Murray Abraham Mystery Universal
Big WednesdayJohn Milius Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey Drama Warner Bros.
Bloodbrothers Robert Mulligan Paul Sorvino, Tony Lo Bianco, Richard Gere Drama Warner Bros.
Blue CollarPaul Schrader Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto Drama, Crime Universal
Born Again Irving Rapper Dean Jones, Anne Francis, Dana Andrews Drama
The Boys from Brazil Franklin J. Schaffner Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer, Steve Guttenberg, Uta Hagen, Denholm Elliott, John Dehner Thriller from a novel by Ira Levin
The Boys in Company CSidney J. Furie Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, R. Lee Ermey, James Whitmore, Jr. Drama, War Columbia
The Brink's JobWilliam Friedkin Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Warren Oates, Gena Rowlands, Paul Sorvino Comedy, Crime Universal
The Buddy Holly Story Steve Rash Gary Busey, Charles Martin Smith, Don Stroud, Conrad Janis Biography, Musical 3 Oscar nominations

C-G

Title Director Cast Genre Note
California Suite Herbert Ross Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Walter Matthau Comedywritten by Neil Simon; Oscar for Smith
Capricorn OnePeter Hyams Elliott Gould, Sam Waterston, James Brolin, O. J. Simpson, Brenda Vaccaro, Hal Holbrook Suspense Warner Bros.
Caravans James Fargo Anthony Quinn, Michael Sarrazin, Behrouz Vossoughi Adventure Universal; based on novel by James Michener
Casey's Shadow Martin Ritt Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Murray Hamilton Drama Columbia
The Cat from Outer Space Norman Tokar Sandy Duncan, Roddy McDowall, Ken Berry Sci-fi Disney
The Cheap Detective Robert Moore Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Sid Caesar, Dom DeLuise, Stockard Channing, Louise Fletcher, Marsha Mason Comedywritten by Neil Simon
The Class of Miss MacMichael Silvio Narizzano Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Rosalind Cash Drama
Coma Michael CrichtonGeneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Elizabeth Ashley, Rip Torn Thriller MGM; based on Robin Cook novel
Comes a Horseman Alan J. Pakula James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth Western United Artists
Coming HomeHal Ashby Jon Voight, Jane Fonda, Bruce Dern Drama Oscars for Voight, Fonda, screenplay
ConvoySam Peckinpah Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young, Madge Sinclair Action United Artists; based on C.W. McCall song
Corvette SummerMatthew Robbins Mark Hamill, Annie Potts, Danny Bonaduce Action MGM
Covert Action Romolo Guerrieri David Janssen, Arthur Kennedy Drama
The Dain CurseE.W. Swackhamer James Coburn, Héctor Elizondo, Jean Simmons Mystery based on James M. Cain novel
Damien: Omen IIDon Taylor William Holden, Lee Grant Horrorsequel to The Omen
Dawn of the DeadGeorge A. Romero David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross HorrorNight of the Living Dead sequel
Days of HeavenTerrence MalickRichard Gere, Brooke Adams Drama Oscar for cinematography; 4 nominations
Death DimensionAl Adamson Jim Kelly, Harold Sakata, George LazenbyAction
Deathsport Allan ArkushClaudia Jennings, David Carradine Action A.I.P.
The Deer HunterMichael Cimino Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, John Cazale Drama, War Universal; 5 Oscars including Best Picture
A Different Story Paul Aaron Meg Foster, Perry King, Valerie Curtin Drama Embassy
A Distant Thunder Donald W. Thompson Patty Dunning Drama
The DriverWalter Hill Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani Crime drama 20th Century Fox
The End Burt Reynolds Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field Comedy United Artists
An Enemy of the People George Schaefer Steve McQueen, Charles Durning, Bibi Andersson Drama First Artists
Every Which Way but LooseJames Fargo Clint Eastwood, Ruth Gordon, Beverly D'Angelo, Geoffrey Lewis, Sondra Locke Comedy Warner Bros.
Eyes of Laura MarsIrvin Kershner Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Dourif Thriller 20th Century Fox
F.I.S.T.Norman Jewison Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Melinda Dillon, Brian Dennehy, Kevin Conway, Peter Boyle Drama United Artists
FM John A. Alonzo Alex Karras, Cleavon Little, Martin Mull, Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan Comedy Universal
Fedora Billy Wilder William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, Jose Ferrer, Frances Sternhagen, Stephen Collins Drama United Artists
Fingers James TobackHarvey Keitel, Michael V. Gazzo, Tanya Roberts Drama
Foul Play Colin Higgins Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, Dudley Moore, Eugene Roche, Burgess Meredith Comedy Paramount; 6 Golden Globe nominations
The Fury Brian De Palma Kirk Douglas, Amy Irving, John Cassavetes, Andrew Stevens, Charles Durning, Carrie Snodgress Horror 20th Century Fox; based on John Farris novel
Gates of HeavenErrol Morris Lucille Billingsley, Errol Morris Documentary
Gay USAArthur J. Bressan, Jr. Footage of 1977 gay pride events Documentary
Girlfriends Claudia Weill Melanie Mayron, Eli Wallach, Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest Comedy, drama Warner Bros.
Go Tell the SpartansTed Post Burt Lancaster, Craig WassonWar, Drama Embassy; based on Daniel Ford novel
Goin' SouthJack Nicholson Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, John Belushi, Veronica Cartwright, Christopher Lloyd Comedy, Western Paramount; 1st film of Steenburgen, Belushi
Good Guys Wear BlackTed Post Chuck Norris, Dana Andrews, Anne ArcherAction
Gray Lady Down David Greene Charlton Heston, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox, Stacy Keach, Rosemary Forsyth Adventure Universal
GreaseRandal Kleiser John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Eve Arden, Sid Caesar, Didi Conn, Edd Byrnes, Frankie Avalon Musical comedy Paramount; based on stage musical; 4 Golden Globe nominations
The Greek TycoonJ. Lee Thompson Anthony Quinn, Jacqueline Bisset Drama Universal

H-L

Title Director Cast Genre Note
HalloweenJohn Carpenter Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, P.J. Soles, Charles Cyphers, Kyle Richards Horror inspired Halloween film franchise
Harper Valley PTA Richard C. Bennett Barbara Eden, Nanette Fabray, Ronny Cox Comedy based on a song by Jeannie C. Riley
Heaven Can Wait Warren Beatty, Buck Henry Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin, James Mason, Buck Henry, Vincent Gardenia, R.G. Armstrong Comedy, FantasyHere Comes Mr. Jordan remake; 9 Oscar nominations
HolocaustMarvin J. Chomsky Meryl Streep, Michael Moriarty, Rosemary Harris Drama TV miniseries for NBC; 4 Emmy awards
HooperHal Needham Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jan-Michael Vincent, Brian Keith, Robert Klein, James Best, Adam West Action, comedy Warner Bros.
Hot Lead and Cold FeetRobert Butler Don Knotts, Jim Dale, Darren McGavin, Karen Valentine Western, Comedy Disney
House Calls Howard Zieff Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin, Candice Azzara Comedy Universal; became a 1979 TV series
I Spit on Your GraveMeir Zarchi Camille Keaton Thriller
I Wanna Hold Your HandRobert Zemeckis Nancy Allen, Bobby DiCicco, Marc McClure Comedy based on a song by The Beatles
Ice CastlesDonald Wrye Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson Drama Columbia
Interiors Woody Allen Geraldine Page, Diane Keaton, Maureen Stapleton, Mary Beth Hurt, Richard Jordan, E. G. Marshall Drama United Artists; 5 Oscar nominations
International VelvetBryan Forbes Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer Drama, FamilyNational Velvet sequel
Invasion of the Body Snatchers Philip Kaufman Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Leonard NimoyScience fiction from Jack Finney book; remake of 1956 film
Jaws 2Jeannot Szwarc Roy Scheider, Murray Hamilton, Lorraine Gary ThrillerJaws sequel
Jennifer Brice MackLisa Pelikan, Nina Foch, Bert Convy Horror
Killer of SheepCharles Burnett Drama
King of the GypsiesFrank Pierson Eric Roberts, Brooke Shields, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Sterling Hayden Drama Paramount
Laserblast Michael Rae Kim Milford, Keenan Wynn Science fiction
The Last WaltzMartin Scorsese The Band, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan Documentary United Artists
The LegacyRichard Marquand Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey Horror Universal
Let Me Die a WomanDoris WishmanHarry Reems, Dr. Leo Wollman Exploitation
The Lord of the RingsRalph Bakshi Voices of John Hurt, Billy BartyFantasy, Animated United Artists; from J. R. R. Tolkien book

M-S

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Magic Richard AttenboroughAnthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith Suspense Fox; from William Goldman novel
The Magic of LassieDon ChaffeyJames Stewart, Mickey Rooney, Pernell Roberts Family
The ManitouWilliam Girdler Tony Curtis, Ann Sothern, Susan Strasberg Horror Avco Embassy
Maraschino CherryRadley MetzgerGloria Leonard, Annette Haven, Constance Money Adult film
Mean Dog Blues Mel Stuart Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers Drama
The Medusa Touch Jack Gold Richard Burton, Lee Remick Drama ITC Entertainment
Midnight ExpressAlan Parker Brad Davis, John Hurt, Randy Quaid Drama, Biographyfrom Billy Hayes book; 6 Oscar nominations
Moment by MomentJane Wagner Lily Tomlin, John Travolta Drama Universal
Movie MovieStanley Donen George C. Scott, Art Carney, Ann Reinking, Harry Hamlin, Trish Van Devere, Barry Bostwick, Red Buttons Comedy, Musical Double feature
National Lampoon's Animal HouseJohn LandisTim Matheson, Tom Hulce, John Belushi, John Vernon, Peter Riegert, Karen Allen, Verna Bloom, Stephen Furst, Kevin Bacon, Donald Sutherland Comedy Universal Pictures; first film for Riegert, Allen, Furst, Bacon
A Night Full of Rain Lina Wertmüller Giancarlo Giannini, Candice Bergen Romance U.S./Italy production
Oliver's StoryJohn Korty Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Ray Milland Romance sequel to Love Story
Olly Olly Oxen Free Richard Colla Katharine Hepburn, Kevin McKenzie Family
The One and Only Carl Reiner Henry Winkler, Kim Darby Comedy Paramount
Paradise Alley Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante, Anne Archer Drama Universal
Piranha Joe DanteBradford Dillman, Barbara Steele, Dick Miller Horror New World Pictures
Planet of DinosaursJames SheaJames Whitworth, Charlotte Speer Sci-fi
Pretty Baby Louis Malle Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, Keith Carradine Drama Paramount
Rabbit TestJoan RiversBilly Crystal, Doris Roberts, Alex Rocco Comedy Avco Embassy; only film directed by Rivers
Remember My Name Alan Rudolph Geraldine Chaplin, Anthony Perkins, Moses Gunn Thriller Columbia
Renaldo and ClaraBob Dylan Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Harry Dean Stanton Concert nearly 4 hours
Return from Witch MountainJohn Hough Christopher Lee, Bette Davis, Jack Soo Family Escape to Witch Mountain sequel
Revenge of the Pink Panther Blake Edwards Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Dyan Cannon Comedy Pink Panther sequel
Same Time, Next Year Robert MulliganAlan Alda, Ellen Burstyn Comedy from Bernard Slade play
The Scenic Route Mark Rappaport Randy Danson, Marilyn Jones, Kevin Wade Drama
Sextette Ken Hughes Mae West, Dom DeLuise, Tony Curtis Comedy West's final film
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Michael SchultzPeter Frampton, The Bee Gees, George Burns Musical based on Beatles album
Silent PartnerDaryl Duke Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York Crime drama Carolco; Canada 1979 Best Picture
Slow Dancing in the Big City John G. Avildsen Paul Sorvino, Anne Ditchburn Drama United Artists
Somebody Killed Her Husband Lamont Johnson Farrah Fawcett, Jeff Bridges Comedy Columbia
Straight Time Ulu GrosbardDustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey Crime drama Warner Bros.
SupermanRichard Donner Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Jackie Cooper, Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York, Jeff East Superhero film based on DC Comics character; 3 Oscar nominations
The SwarmIrwin Allen Michael Caine, Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Fred MacMurray, Richard Widmark, Katharine Ross, Bradford Dillman, Richard Chamberlain, Slim Pickens, Lee Grant Disaster film Warner Bros.; final film for MacMurray

T-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Thank God It's Friday Robert KlaneJeff Goldblum, Debra Winger, Donna Summer Comedy Columbia
The Toolbox Murders Dennis DonnellyCameron Mitchell Horror
Two SolitudesLionel Chetwynd Stacy Keach, Jean-Pierre Aumont Drama
Uncle Joe Shannon Joseph Hanwright Burt Young, Madge Sinclair Drama United Artists
An Unmarried Woman Paul Mazursky Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy Drama 3 Oscar nominations
Up in SmokeLou Adler Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Tom Skerritt Comedy Paramount
A Wedding Robert Altman Carol Burnett, Lillian Gish, Mia Farrow, Desi Arnaz, Jr., Lauren Hutton, Geraldine Chaplin, Vittorio Gassman, Howard Duff, Paul Dooley, Dina Merrill Comedy 20th Century Fox
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? Ted Kotcheff George Segal, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Morley Comedy Warner Bros.
Who'll Stop the RainKarel Reisz Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty, Anthony Zerbe, Gail Strickland Drama, Action United Artists
The Wiz Sidney Lumet Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Lena HorneMusical inspired by The Wizard of Oz
Wolf Lake Burt Kennedy Rod Steiger, David Huffman, Robin Mattson Thriller
YoungbloodNoel Nosseck Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, T. K. Carter Drama AIP
Zero to Sixty Don Weis Darren McGavin, Sylvia Miles, Joan Collins Comedy

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