1971 in film


The year 1971 in film involved some significant events.

Highest-grossing films (U.S.)

The top ten 1971 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows:
RankTitleDistributorDomestic rentals
1Fiddler on the RoofUnited Artists$40,500,000
2Billy JackWarner Bros.$32,500,000
3The French Connection20th Century Fox$26,300,000
4Summer of '42Warner Bros.$20,500,000
5Diamonds Are ForeverUnited Artists$19,727,000
6Dirty HarryWarner Bros.$18,000,000
7A Clockwork OrangeWarner Bros.$17,000,000
8Carnal KnowledgeEmbassy$14,075,000
9The Last Picture ShowColumbia$13,110,000
10Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss SongCinemation Industries$9,200,000

Events

Awards

Palme d'Or :
'''Golden Bear :'''

1971 films

By country/region

By genre/medium

Births