The 70s and 80s were marked by powerful dramas that still move audiences around the world today. Check out the films that can’t be left off your list
Amor Sem Fim (Endless Love, 1981), de Franco Zeffirelli: O filme conta a história de David (Martin Hewitt) e Jade (Brooke Shields), um casal de jovens namorados que enfrentam a oposição da família ao namoro.
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The early 1970s brought a wave of melodramas that brought many to tears. Many filmmakers began investing in the genre when they realized that it was a hit in both theaters and on television. The wave of tearjerkers swept through theaters until the 1980s, leaving behind some remarkable films that spoke of personal dramas, impossible romances, and rebirth. Check out some examples:
Ice Castles, 1978, by Donald Wyre: The film tells the story of a teenage figure skater who, after becoming a great world champion, suffers an accident that leaves her blind. Alexis will have to reinvent herself.Coming Home, 1978, by Hal Ashby: Sally (Jane Fonda) falls in love with a war veteran who was left paraplegic in the war. The romance will have tragic consequences when he discovers that she is already married.Heartburn, by Mike Nichols: This one is a little lighter. Rachel (Meryl Streep) marries Mark (Jack Nicholson) after a brief courtship. When she is pregnant, she discovers that her husband is constantly cheating on her.The Tamarind Seed, 1974, by Blake Edwards: Judith (Julie Andrews), an English civil servant, falls in love with Feodor (Omar Sharif), a Russian diplomat. The romance will displease everyone, who will do everything to make them end it all.Duet for One, 1986, by Andrei Konchalovsky: Stephanie (Julie Andrews) is a famous violinist. Her life is changed when she discovers she has multiple sclerosis and her husband cheats on her.Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), by Robert Benton: After being abandoned by his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep), Ted divides his time between work and caring for his son. When he has already adjusted, his wife returns for a long custody case.The Way We Were, 1973, by Sydney Pollack: Katie (Barbra Streisand) is a Jewish activist who is in love with Hubbell (Robert Redford), a Protestant. Despite so many differences, they will marry, but difficulties will soon arise.Somewhere in Time, 1980, by Jeannot Szwarc: The story of a man who travels through time to search for his beloved was one of the biggest hits of the 80s in Brazil.The Other Side of Midnight, 1977, by Charles Jarrott: Based on the book by Sidney Sheldon, it tells the story of Noelle, a famous actress who gets involved with a Greek tycoon. Despite this, she can’t forget her ex-lover.Sunshine, 1973, by Joseph Sargent: Kate (Christina Raines) discovers that she has terminal cancer in her leg. To save herself, she will have to have her leg removed. But she refuses to have the surgery, leaving words of wisdom for her daughter.The Champ, 1979, by Franco Zeffirelli: Billy (Jon Voight) is a former boxing champion who is out of the game because of his alcoholism. Encouraged by his son TJ (Ricky Schroder), he tries to fight again. Oh, how sad.
Writer, traveler and above all, curious about many subjects. She has studied cinema since 2002 and is a Specialist in Cinematographic Studies from UNICAP. Founder of the blog Purviance and the website Cinemaclássico. She loves Charles Chaplin, Raj Kapoor and constantly browses films from all over the world.
