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
AlucardaJuan Lopez Moctezuma Tina Romero, Susana Kamini, 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, Laraine Newman Comedy, Musical
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
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan John BerryTony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley Comedy
Battlestar Galactica Richard A. Colla Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene Science fiction
The BetsyDaniel Petrie Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall Drama
The Big Fix Jeremy KaganRichard Dreyfuss, Susan Anspach, Bonnie Bedelia, John Lithgow Mystery
Big WednesdayJohn Milius Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey Drama
Bloodbrothers Robert Mulligan Paul Sorvino, Tony Lo Bianco, Richard Gere Drama
Blue CollarPaul Schrader Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto Drama, Crime
Born Again Irving Rapper Dean Jones, Anne Francis, Dana Andrews Drama
The Boys from Brazil Franklin J. Schaffner Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason Thriller
The Boys in Company CSidney J. Furie Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, R. Lee Ermey, James Whitmore, Jr. Drama, War
The Brink's JobWilliam Friedkin Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Warren Oates, Gena Rowlands Comedy, Crime
The Buddy Holly Story Steve Rash Gary Busey, Charles Martin Smith, Don Stroud Biography

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, Elaine May Comedywritten by Neil Simon
Capricorn OnePeter Hyams Elliott Gould, Sam Waterston, James Brolin, O. J. Simpson, Brenda Vaccaro, Hal Holbrook, Telly Savalas Suspense
Caravans James Fargo Anthony Quinn, Michael Sarrazin, Behrouz Vossoughi Adventure
Casey's Shadow Martin Ritt Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Murray Hamilton Drama
The Cat from Outer Space Norman Tokar Sandy Duncan, Roddy McDowall Science fiction
The Cheap Detective Robert Moore Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Sid Caesar, Dom DeLuise Comedywritten by Neil Simon
Coma Michael CrichtonGeneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark ThrillerBased on Robin Cook novel
Comes a Horseman Alan J. Pakula James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards Western
Coming HomeHal Ashby Jon Voight, Jane Fonda, Bruce Dern DramaOscar for Voight
ConvoySam Peckinpah Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw Drama, Actionbased on C.W. McCall song
Corvette SummerMatthew Robbins Mark Hamill, Annie Potts, Danny Bonaduce Comedy, Action
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 Drama4 Oscar nominations
Death DimensionAl Adamson Jim Kelly, Harold Sakata, George LazenbyAction
Deathsport Allan ArkushClaudia Jennings, David Carradine Action
The Deer HunterMichael Cimino Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, John Cazale Drama, War Won 5 Oscars
A Different Story Paul Aaron Meg Foster, Perry King, Valerie Curtin Drama
A Distant Thunder Donald W. ThompsonPatty Dunning Drama
The DriverWalter Hill Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani Crime drama
The End Burt Reynolds Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field Comedy
An Enemy of the People George Schaefer Steve McQueen, Charles Durning, Bibi Andersson Drama
Every Which Way but LooseJames Fargo Clint Eastwood, Ruth Gordon, Beverly D'Angelo Comedy
Eyes of Laura MarsIrvin Kershner Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Dourif Thriller
F.I.S.T.Norman Jewison Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Melinda Dillon Drama
FM John A. Alonzo Alex Karras, Cleavon Little, Martin Mull Comedy
Fedora Billy Wilder William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, Frances Sternhagen Drama
Fingers James TobackHarvey Keitel, Michael V. Gazzo, Danny Aiello Drama
Foul Play Colin Higgins Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, Dudley Moore Comedy
The Fury Brian De Palma Kirk Douglas, Amy Irving, John Cassavetes Horror
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 Comedy drama
Go Tell the SpartansTed Post Burt Lancaster, Craig WassonWar, DramaBased on Daniel Ford novel
Goin' SouthJack Nicholson Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, John Belushi Comedy, Western
Good Guys Wear BlackTed Post Chuck Norris, Dana Andrews, Anne ArcherAction
Gray Lady Down David Greene Charlton Heston, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox Adventure
GreaseRandal Kleiser John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing MusicalBased on Broadway show
The Greek TycoonJ. Lee Thompson Anthony Quinn, Jacqueline Bisset Drama

H-L

Title Director Cast Genre Note
HalloweenJohn Carpenter Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis Horror
Harper Valley PTA Richard C. Bennett Barbara Eden, Nanette Fabray, Ronny Cox Comedy
Heaven Can Wait Warren Beatty, Buck Henry Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon Comedy, FantasyHere Comes Mr. Jordan remake
HolocaustMarvin J. Chomsky Meryl Streep, Michael Moriarty, Rosemary Harris Drama 4 Emmy awards
HooperHal Needham Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jan-Michael Vincent, James Best Action
Hot Lead and Cold FeetRobert Butler Don Knotts, Jim Dale, Darren McGavin, Karen Valentine Western, Comedy
House Calls Howard Zieff Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney Comedy
I Spit on Your GraveMeir Zarchi Camille Keaton Thriller
I Wanna Hold Your HandRobert Zemeckis Nancy Allen, Marc McClure Comedy
Ice CastlesDonald Wrye Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson Drama
Interiors Woody Allen Geraldine Page, Diane Keaton, Maureen Stapleton, E. G. Marshall Drama
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 fictionRemake 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 Drama
LaserblastMichael Rae Kim Milford, Keenan Wynn Science fiction
The Last WaltzMartin Scorsese The Band, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan Documentary
The LegacyRichard Marquand Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey Horror
Let Me Die a WomanDoris WishmanHarry Reems, Dr. Leo Wollman Exploitation
The Lord of the RingsRalph Bakshi Voices of John Hurt, Billy BartyFantasy, Animated

M-S

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Magic Richard AttenboroughAnthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith SuspenseFrom William Goldman novel
The Magic of LassieDon ChaffeyJames Stewart, Mickey Rooney Family
The ManitouWilliam Girdler Tony Curtis, Ann Sothern, Susan Strasberg Horror
Mean Dog Blues Mel Stuart Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers Drama
Midnight ExpressAlan Parker Brad Davis, John Hurt, Randy Quaid Drama, BiographyFrom Billy Hayes book
Moment by MomentJane Wagner Lily Tomlin, John Travolta Drama
Movie MovieStanley Donen George C. Scott, Art Carney, Ann Reinking, Harry Hamlin Comedy, Musical
National Lampoon's Animal HouseJohn LandisTim Matheson, Tom Hulce, John Belushi, John Vernon, Peter Riegert, Karen Allen, Verna Bloom, Kevin Bacon, Donald Sutherland Comedyfirst film for Belushi, Riegert, Allen, Bacon
A Night Full of Rain Lina Wertmüller Giancarlo Giannini, Candice Bergen Romance U.S./Italian production
Oliver's StoryJohn Korty Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Ray Milland Drama, RomanceSequel 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
Paradise Alley Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Conway, Anne Archer Drama
Piranha Joe DanteBradford Dillman, Barbara Steele, Dick Miller Horror, Comedy
Planet of DinosaursJames SheaJames Whitworth, Charlotte Speer Science fiction
Pretty Baby Louis Malle Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, Keith Carradine Drama
Rabbit TestJoan RiversBilly Crystal, Doris Roberts, Alex Rocco Comedy
Remember My Name Alan Rudolph Geraldine Chaplin, Anthony Perkins, Moses Gunn Thriller
Renaldo and ClaraBob Dylan Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Harry Dean Stanton Drama, Concert
Return from Witch MountainJohn Hough Christopher Lee, Bette Davis, Jack Soo Family
Revenge of the Pink Panther Blake Edwards Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Dyan Cannon ComedyPink Panther sequel
Same Time, Next Year Robert MulliganAlan Alda, Ellen Burstyn ComedyFrom Bernard Slade play
Sextette Ken Hughes Mae West, Dom DeLuise, Tony Curtis Comedy
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Michael SchultzPeter Frampton, The Bee Gees, George Burns MusicalBased on Beatles album
Silent PartnerDaryl Duke Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York Crime drama
Slow Dancing in the Big City John G. Avildsen Paul Sorvino, Anne Ditchburn Drama
Somebody Killed Her Husband Lamont Johnson Farrah Fawcett, Jeff Bridges Comedy
Straight Time Ulu GrosbardDustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey Crime drama
SupermanRichard Donner Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Jackie Cooper, Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine, Glenn Ford Superhero film, Action Based on DC Comics character
The SwarmIrwin Allen Michael Caine, Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Fred MacMurray, Richard Widmark, Katharine Ross, Bradford Dillman, Lee Grant Disaster film, Science fiction

T-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Thank God It's Friday Robert KlaneJeff Goldblum, Debra Winger, The Commodores Comedy
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
An Unmarried Woman Paul Mazursky Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates Drama
Up in SmokeLou Adler Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Tom Skerritt Comedy
A Wedding Robert Altman Carol Burnett, Lillian Gish, Mia Farrow, Desi Arnaz, Jr., Lauren Hutton, Geraldine Chaplin, Vittorio Gassman Comedy
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? Ted Kotcheff George Segal, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Morley Comedy
Who'll Stop the RainKarel Reisz Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld Drama, Action
The Wiz Sidney Lumet Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Lena HorneMusical
Wolf Lake Burt Kennedy Rod Steiger, David Huffman, Robin Mattson Thriller
YoungbloodNoel Nosseck Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, T. K. Carter Drama
Zero to Sixty Don Weis Darren McGavin, Sylvia Miles, Joan Collins Comedy

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