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Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies Released in 1973
This list shows all Based on Fiction Book/Short Story films released in 1973, 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 Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies for 1973
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Paper Moon | Comedy | Theatrical | $30,933,991 | |
| 1973 TBD | Battle for the Planet of the Apes | Action | Theatrical | $8,800,000 | |
| Apr, 1973 TBD | Il plenilunio delle vergini | Horror | Theatrical | $0 | |
| May 9 | Soylent Green | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $140 | |
| May 31 | La maldición de Frankenstein | Horror | Theatrical | $36,662 | |
| June 20 | A Touch of Class | Romantic Comedy | Theatrical | $16,800,000 | |
| June 27 | Live and Let Die | Action | Theatrical | $161,800,000 | |
| Jul, 1973 TBD | Sssssss | Horror | Theatrical | $0 | |
| September 14 | Valdez il mezzosangue | Western | Theatrical | $12,377 | |
| October 19 | The Outfit | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| November 14 | The Don is Dead | Action | Theatrical | $0 | |
| November 29 | The Holy Mountain | Adventure | Theatrical | $85,453 | |
| December 16 | Papillon | Drama | Theatrical | $53,292,989 | |
| December 19 | The Day of the Dolphin | Drama | Theatrical | $2,300,000 | |
| December 20 | The Laughing Policeman | Drama | Theatrical | $0 | |
| December 26 | The Exorcist | Horror | Theatrical | $428,824,083 | |