Some of the most beloved films of all time were released in 1971 and will celebrate their golden anniversary this year.

From musicals to action hits to children’s classics, scroll through the gallery below to see 18 movies that turn 50 in 2021.

• Shaft

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  Released June 25, 1971.

• Billy Jack

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  Released May 1, 1971.

• Big Jake

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  Released May 26, 1971.
• Diamonds Are Forever

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  Released December 30, 1971.

• Klute

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  Released June 25, 1971.

• A Clockwork Orange

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  Released December 19, 1971.
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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  Released June 30, 1971.

• Harold and Maude

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  Released December 20, 1971.

• Fiddler on the Roof

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  Released November 3, 1971.
• Brian’s Song

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  Released November 30, 1971.

• The French Connection

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  Released October 7, 1971.

• 200 Motels

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  Released October 29, 1971.
• And Now For Something Completely Different

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  Released September 28, 1971.

• Bananas

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  Released April 28, 1971.

• Bedknobs and Broomsticks

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  Released December 13, 1971.
• The Last Picture Show

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  Released October 22, 1971.

• Willard

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  Released February 26, 1971.

• Dirty Harry

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  Released December 23, 1971.

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