Movies About The Passover

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks
Rated R

Taxi Driver is a 1976 American neo-noir psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. The film stars Robert De Niro as a troubled veteran who works as a taxi driver in New York City and Jodie Foster as a 12-year-old prostitute. The film follows Travis Bickle, an unstable Vietnam veteran living in an extreme isolation in New York City. Over the course of the film, Travis takes it upon himself to clean up the city, ultimately deciding to exact revenge on those he believes have done wrong. The film has come to be seen as an iconic representation of loneliness and alienation, and has been praised for its realistic approach to mental illness, violence, and politics. The film won the Palme d'Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, and was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

From Barbara Kopple, starring John L. Lewis, Carl Horn, Norman Yarborough, Logan Patterson
Rated PG

Harlan County U.S.A. is a 1976 documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple. The film follows the struggle of Kentucky coal miners attempting to unionize with the United Mine Workers of America in the early 1970s. The film focuses on the community of Brookside, Kentucky and their fight against the Duke Power Company, who they accuse of unfair labor practices. The film also documents the stories of the miners and their families, who are struggling to survive in the poverty-stricken area. The film features interviews with many of the miners, as well as footage of the violent clashes between the miners and the company. The film was critically acclaimed, receiving numerous awards and nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

From Alan J. Pakula, starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam
Rated PG

All the President's Men is a 1976 drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. It tells the true story of two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward (Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Hoffman), and their investigation of the Watergate scandal that led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon. As the two reporters uncover more and more of the truth behind the Watergate conspiracy, they must dodge threats from the White House and deal with their own personal doubts as they investigate what is arguably one of the biggest political scandals in American history. The film also stars Jack Warden, Ned Beatty, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, and Jason Robards. It was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and won 4, including Best Supporting Actor for Holbrook.

From Bernardo Bertolucci, starring Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Francesca Bertini
Rated Unrated

1900 is an Italian epic drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, which chronicles the lives of two men, Alfredo Berlinghieri and Olmo Dalcò, born on the same day in a small village in Northern Italy in 1900. It follows their lives through the tumultuous events of the first half of the 20th century, including World War I, the rise of Fascism, and the upheaval of the 1968 student riots. The two men become increasingly divided by their political beliefs and social backgrounds, yet their friendship transcends these barriers and remains unbroken until their old age. The film is a powerful tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, and explores the ways in which political and personal loyalties can be tested and challenged by the events of history.

From Roman Polanski, starring Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas, Jo Van Fleet
Rated R

The Tenant is a 1976 psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas, and Shelley Winters. The film tells the story of a Parisian man, Trelkovsky (Polanski), who moves into a new apartment only to find that his neighbors believe he is the previous tenant, who mysteriously disappeared. As he attempts to get to the bottom of the mystery, Trelkovsky finds himself increasingly paranoid, as his neighbors and the landlord become suspicious and hostile. The tension escalates as Trelkovsky's grip on reality begins to slip away and he is driven to the brink of insanity.

From Ingmar Bergman, starring Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Aino Taube, Gunnar Björnstrand
Rated R

"Face to Face" is a 1976 film directed by Ingmar Bergman. It follows the story of Dr. Jenny Isaksson, a psychiatrist who is struggling to cope with her own personal and professional issues. The film focuses on her conversations with her patients as she attempts to help them with their mental health problems. As her conversations progress, Jenny's own inner turmoil is slowly revealed, as she struggles to come to terms with her own inner turmoil and doubts. Through powerful dialogue and carefully crafted visuals, the film explores the depths of the human psyche, as we follow Jenny on her journey of self-discovery.

From Richard Donner, starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, David Warner
Rated R

The Omen is a 1976 supernatural horror film directed by Richard Donner and starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick and David Warner. The story follows Robert Thorn, an American diplomat (Peck), who discovers that his adopted son, Damien (Harvey Stephens), is actually the Antichrist. After a series of bizarre and disturbing events, Thorn realizes he must protect his family from the forces of evil. With the help of a priest (Patrick Troughton) and a photographer (David Warner), Thorn races against time to prevent the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. Along the way, he discovers an apocalyptic truth that could mean the end of humanity. With intense suspense and shocking revelations, The Omen is a chilling classic and one of the most iconic horror films of all time.

From Brian De Palma, starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta
Rated R

From Hal Ashby, starring David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon, Gail Strickland
Rated PG

From John Cassavetes, starring Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips
Rated R

From Gene Kelly, starring Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney
Rated G

From Nicolas Gessner, starring Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman
Rated PG

From Éric Rohmer, starring Edith Clever, Bruno Ganz, Edda Seippel, Peter Lühr
Rated PG

From George A. Romero, starring John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau
Rated R

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris, William Devane
Rated PG

From Orson Welles, starring John Huston, Oja Kodar, Peter Bogdanovich, Susan Strasberg
Rated R

From Brian De Palma, starring Cliff Robertson, Geneviève Bujold, John Lithgow, Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Rated PG

From Nicolas Roeg, starring David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry
Rated R

From Alfred Sole, starring Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Paula E. Sheppard, Niles McMaster
Rated R

From Peter Bogdanovich, starring Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith
Rated PG

From Larry Cohen, starring Tony Lo Bianco, Deborah Raffin, Sandy Dennis, Sylvia Sidney
Rated R

From Robert Altman, starring Paul Newman, Joel Grey, Kevin McCarthy, Harvey Keitel
Rated PG

From Lamont Johnson, starring Margaux Hemingway, Chris Sarandon, Perry King, Anne Bancroft
Rated R