Comedy Movies 1970s

From Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Rated PG

Young Frankenstein is a 1974 black-and-white satirical comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder as the title character, a descendant of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. The film follows the young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather's work by creating a creature from spare body parts. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a curvaceous lab assistant, Inga, the doctor succeeds in creating a monster, but not without unforeseen and quite often comical complications. The film combines elements of horror and comedy, as the monster and his creator encounter various obstacles while trying to bring the creature to life.

From Woody Allen, starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Georges Adet, Frank Adu
Rated PG

Love and Death is a 1975 comedy written and directed by Woody Allen. Set in Russia during the Napoleonic wars, the film follows Boris Grushenko (Allen), an aimless nihilist who joins the Russian army in an attempt to escape the boredom of his small village. Along the way, he meets the beautiful Sonya (Diane Keaton), and the two quickly fall in love. However, complications arise when Boris is chosen to lead a suicidal mission against Napoleon's forces. With his newfound courage, Boris sets out to prove his valor and save Sonya. Throughout the course of the film, Allen cleverly satirizes war and philosophy, through his signature combination of deadpan wit and slapstick humor. Love and Death is a classic of the Woody Allen oeuvre and a timeless comedy.

From Brian G. Hutton, starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor
Rated GP

Kelly's Heroes is a 1970 American war comedy film directed by Brian G. Hutton and starring Clint Eastwood, Donald Sutherland, and Telly Savalas. The film follows a group of World War II American soldiers who go AWOL to plan a heist of Nazi gold stored in a bank behind enemy lines. The group is led by a sergeant named Kelly, who is determined to retrieve the gold. Along the way, the group is joined by an eccentric group of soldiers from the British Army, a tank crew from the US Army, and a former German general. With the help of a number of locals, they come up with a plan to break into the bank, steal the gold, and escape with their lives. Despite their best efforts, the mission is beset by complications and unexpected perils, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

From Herbert Ross, starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy
Rated PG

Play It Again, Sam follows the story of Allan Felix (Woody Allen), a recently divorced film critic desperately trying to win back his ex-wife. He seeks advice from his idol, Humphrey Bogart (himself, in a series of fantasy sequences). With the help of his best friend, Linda (Diane Keaton), Allan manages to gain some confidence and muster the courage to face his fear of rejection and start to move on with his life. In addition to the romantic comedy, the film also touches on themes such as masculinity and relationships.

From Ian MacNaughton, starring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam
Rated PG

And Now for Something Completely Different is a 1971 British sketch comedy film directed by Ian MacNaughton and starring the Monty Python comedy team. The film consists of 90 minutes of sketches from the first two Monty Python's Flying Circus television series. It features a collection of sketches that had already been performed on the TV show, including "The Piranha Brothers," "The Funniest Joke in the World," "The Lumberjack Song," "The Fish-Slapping Dance," and more. The film was a success in the United Kingdom, but was less popular in the United States. Despite this, the film remains a classic among Monty Python fans, and is a great introduction to their unique brand of comedy.

From Jim Sharman, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien
Rated R

From John Landis, starring John Belushi, Karen Allen, Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst
Rated R

From Robert Altman, starring Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Tom Skerritt, Sally Kellerman
Rated R

From Arthur Hiller, starring Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault
Rated PG

From Blake Edwards, starring Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Lesley-Anne Down, Burt Kwouk
Rated PG

From Woody Allen, starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory
Rated PG

From Arthur Hiller, starring Jack Lemmon, Sandy Dennis, Sandy Baron, Anne Meara
Rated G

From Blake Edwards, starring Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, Herbert Lom
Rated G

From Directors: Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball, starring Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe
Rated G

From Arthur Hiller, starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Jill Clayburgh, Patrick McGoohan
Rated PG

From Woody Allen, starring Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalbán, Nati Abascal
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Lou Adler, Tommy Chong, starring Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Strother Martin, Edie Adams
Rated R

From Colin Higgins, starring Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts
Rated PG

From Mel Brooks, starring Mel Brooks, Marty Feldman, Dom DeLuise, Sid Caesar
Rated Passed

From Woody Allen, starring Woody Allen, Gene Wilder, Louise Lasser, John Carradine
Rated R

From John Landis, starring Evan C. Kim, Bong Soo Han, Bill Bixby, George Lazenby
Rated R

From James Fargo, starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Beverly D'Angelo
Rated PG

From Steven Spielberg, starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen
Rated PG