1975 in Film - Events

Events

  • March 26 - The film version of The Who's Tommy premieres in London.
  • July - In order to create the necessary special effects for his film, Star Wars, George Lucas forms Industrial Light and Magic.
  • August 14 - The cult classic film Rocky Horror Picture Show premieres in London.
  • Jaws becomes the first movie to ever gross US$100 million in North America, setting the standard for future blockbusters.
  • November 23 - Sneak Previews, the first American film review show, premieres and launches the careers of critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. They will remain a team, and a staple among film critics, through various programs for the next twenty-four years.

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