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United Artists Movies Released in 1979
This list shows all United Artists films released in 1979, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for United Artists Movies for 1979
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2 | The First Great Train Robbery | Action | Theatrical | $636,558 | |
| March 9 | The Passage | Drama | Theatrical | $153,126 | |
| March 24 | Hair | Comedy | Theatrical | $13,100,000 | |
| March 30 | La cage aux folles | Comedy | Theatrical | $18,709 | |
| April 25 | Manhattan | Romantic Comedy | Theatrical | $40,053,595 | |
| May 2 | Last Embrace | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $381,119 | |
| June 1 | Wanda Nevada | Adventure | Theatrical | $0 | |
| June 15 | Rocky 2 | Action | Theatrical | $200,182,160 | |
| June 29 | Moonraker | Action | Theatrical | $210,300,000 | |
| August 10 | Americathon | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | |
| August 15 | Apocalypse Now | Action | Theatrical | $95,139,134 | |
| August 17 | Rich Kids | Drama | Theatrical | $53,064 | |
| October 17 | The Black Stallion | Adventure | Theatrical | $39,530,362 | |
| October 19 | Chilly Scenes of Winter | Comedy | Theatrical | $0 | |
| November 2 | The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh | Comedy | Theatrical | $12,922 | |
| December 19 | Being There | Comedy | Theatrical | $30,177,606 | |
| Roller Boogie | Comedy | Theatrical | $775,133 | ||
| December 21 | Cuba | Action | Theatrical | $527,540 | |