Music Movies
Heartworn Highways (1976)
The music speaks for itself in this performance documentary that highlights some of the biggest names within the country-folk scene in Texas and Tennessee during the last weeks of 1975…
Sparkle (1976)
Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.
The Moon Over the Alley (1976)
A surreal musical exploring the problems of the multicultural residents in a Notting Hill boarding house.
Allegro non troppo (1976)
The film is a parody of Disney’s Fantasia, though possibly more of a challenge to Fantasia than parody status would imply. In the context of this film, “Allegro non Troppo”…
Nashville Girl (1976)
A Kentucky-born maiden realizes her dream of becoming a country music star. However, she discovers that her single-minded determination has caused her to lose things far more precious than fame…
Let My Puppets Come (1976)
The three chief executives of Creative Concepts Systems & Procedures Brothers Unlimited Inc. of New York are in hot water as their latest venture has been a huge failure, and…
The Angel of Vengeance: The Female Hamlet (1976)
Hamlet returns home from drama school in United States, after the cold-blooded assassination of her father by her uncle, who has married Hamlet’s mother. After seeing her father’s ghost, Hamlet…
Lisztomania (1975)
In the 19th century, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt tries to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer Richard Wagner.
Nashville (1975)
The intersecting stories of twenty-four characters—from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress—connect to the music business in Nashville, Tennessee.
That’s the Way of the World (1975)
Record executives want a highly-regarded record producer to focus on a white pop act whom they feel has the sound America wants. To keep his creative integrity, Buckmaster carefully begins…
Alice Cooper: The Nightmare (1975)
Steven, a character from Alice Cooper’s album “Welcome to My Nightmare”, encounters a surreal dream fantasy, guided by the spirit of the nightmare.
Tommy (1975)
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
Yessongs (1975)
Filmed live at London’s Rainbow Theatre in December 1972, the innovative group Yes performs its progressive rock symphonies — epic compositions that influenced new trends in contemporary music. “Yessongs” provides…
Lucy Gets Lucky (1975)
Lucy pulls out all the stops in Las Vegas to see her favorite entertainer, Dean Martin. Lucy gets a job working at the MGM Grand casino and high-stakes hijinks follow.
At Long Last Love (1975)
Four socialites unexpectedly clash: heiress Brooke Carter runs into gambler Johnny Spanish at the race track while playboy Michael O. Pritchard nearly runs into stage star Kitty O’Kelly with his…
Flame (1975)
Light the Rock ‘n Roll spark with a Flame in the guise of Dave, Noddy, Jim and Don and their showcase of the rise and demise of rock band Flame….
The Marriage of Figaro (1975)
Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro is a comedy whose dark undertones explore the blurred boundaries between dying feudalism and emerging Enlightenment. Herman Prey’s Figaro is admirably sung in a firm baritone…
The Trial of Billy Jack (1974)
After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the “involuntary manslaughter” of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under the guidance of Jean Roberts….
The Little Prince (1974)
After a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert, he befriends a young prince from outer space; the friendship conjures up stories of journeys through…
Space Is the Place (1974)
Sun Ra and his Solar Myth Arkestra return to Earth after several years in space. Ra proclaims himself “the alter-destiny”, meets with inner-city youths and battles with the devil himself…
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow’s music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of his new rock palace, the…
That’s Entertainment! (1974)
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio’s 50 year history.
Huckleberry Finn (1974)
Huckleberry Finn is a 15-year-old boy who has had a difficult relationship with his often violent father for a long time. When Dad tried to kidnap him, Huck decides to…
Lost in the Stars (1974)
A black South African minister searches the unfamiliar back alleys and shantytowns of Johannesburg for his son.
Mahler (1974)
Famed composer Gustav Mahler reflects on the tragedies of his life and failing marriage while traveling by train.
Sing Sing Thanksgiving (1974)
B.B. King, Joan Baez and other great artists gather for a show at Sing Sing Prison.
Catch My Soul (1974)
Screenwriter John Good’s rock & roll adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello who is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago’s remote commune. There he marries the lovely Desdemona much to the…
Mame (1974)
The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother’s 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow…
Julie’s Christmas Special (1973)
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some traditional Christmas favourites such as Julie’s Christmas Special. This special aired on ABC-TV on December 14, 1973 and featured special guests Peter Ustinov and…
Veronica Comes Back (1973)
Fleeing into the woods to save duckling stolen by Madame Fox (Vasilica Tastaman), Veronica (Lulu Mihăescu) gives Cricket (Florian Pittiş), the queen ants (Margaret Pâslaru) and Danila dangerous cat (Dem…
Ladies & Gentlemen the Rolling Stones (1973)
A concert film taken from two Rolling Stones concerts during their 1972 North American tour. In 1972, the Stones bring their Exile on Main Street tour to Texas: 15 songs,…
Payday (1973)
Country singer Maury Dann lives life in the fast lane, counting on his rakish charm and raw talent to excuse his reckless behavior. Touring on the road in the rural…
The Blues Under the Skin (1973)
Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN dramatizes the tumultuous relationship of a young couple (Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez) as they struggle to overcome…
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus’ following increases, Judas begins to…
Jimi Hendrix (1973)
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to…
Save the Children (1973)
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
That’ll Be The Day (1973)
Britain, 1958. Restless at school and bored with his life, Jim leaves home to take a series of low-level jobs at a seaside amusement park, where he discovers a world…
Don Juan in Tallinn (1973)
Don Juan arrives in Tallinn and soon the gossip spreads like wildfire. The local women trip over themselves to be seduced by him; the men race to defend their honor…