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Subgenre Sampler

 
Coming HomeComing Home (1978)
Dir. Hal Ashby
Feat. Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Bruce Dern
A provocative weepie about the effects of the Vietnam war on the relatives at home. Jane Fonda involves herself with paraplegic veteran Jon Voight.
Ice CastlesIce Castles (1978)
Dir. Donald Wrye
Feat. Lynn-Holly Johnson, Tom Skerritt
'Affliction' drama that charts the rise of an Iowa farm–girl to Olympic success as a free–skater, but befalls a crippling accident.…
Incredible Melting Man, The (1978)
Dir. William Sachs
Feat. Alex Rebar, Burr DeBenning, Myron Healey
Radiation poisoning causes an astronaut to literally fall to pieces during a murderous rampage. Slimy effects by Rick Baker distinguish this pure…
Kenny Everett Video Show, The (TV Series) (1978-1981) Recommended
Feat. Kenny Everett
Two compilation tributes to the British TV comedian and his anarchic, smutty style, collecting various clips including Sid Snot, Cupid Stunt,…
Orchestra Rehearsal, TheOrchestra Rehearsal, The (1978)
Dir. Federico Fellini
Feat. Baldwin Baas, Clara Colosimo, Elizabeth Labi
A comedy of the absurd about a group of orchestra musicians who stage a revolt against the conductor after the building collapses. Allegory may be…
Return to Fantasy Island (1978)
Dir. George McCowan
Feat. Ricardo Montalban, Herve Villechaize, Adrienne Barbeau
Mysterious millionaire ‘Mr Roarke’ and his sidekick Tattoo play host (and God, or devil?) to various guests, who pay a fortune have their…
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet (1978)
Dir. Alvin Rakoff
Feat. Patrick Ryecart, Rebecca Saire, Sir Michael Hordern
Part of the BBC's excellent series of Shakespeare productions, filmed in a 'theatrical' TV environment utilising the best of English acting talent.
Star Wars Holiday Special, TheStar Wars Holiday Special, The (1978)
Dir. Steve Binder
Feat. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford
A TV christmas special set in the Star Wars universe that was the first Star Wars spin–off film, set between the events of the original film…
Tattooed Tears (1978)
Dir. Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill
Early Nick Broomfield doco eschews his later interactive style for an unrelenting examination of the life of four youths in a prison for young…
An Enemy of the People (1977)
Dir. George Shaefer
Feat. Steve McQueen, Charles Durning
Seldom–seen version of the Henrik Ibsen play (adapted by Arthur Miller), was a labour of love for Steve McQueen, who plays a scientist…

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