5 Stephen Spielberg Movies Even OG Fans Didn't See, Ranked
There's at least one movie in the list that you definitely haven't seen.
The list of Steven Spielberg 's director and producer works includes more than 190 movies. However, some of them went unnoticed, although they are also worthy of attention.
5. The Sugarland Express, 1974
The Sugarland Express was Spielberg's second movie. The plot is based on real events that happened in 1969 with a married couple of criminals.
In an attempt to save her son from being adopted by other parents, Lou Jean Poplin convinces her husband to escape from the Texas prison.
On the way, they take a patrolman hostage. The movie won the Best Screenplay award at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Palme d'Or.
4. The Color Purple, 1985
Another little-known movie by Steven Spielberg. The film takes place in the first half of the 20th century in a provincial town in the state of Georgia, where the main character Celie lives.
At the age of 14, the girl became pregnant by her father, but this was only the beginning of the difficult trials that fate had prepared for her. Despite all the difficulties and hardships, she continues to strive for happiness and independence.
The movie was nominated for an Oscar in 11 categories, but did not win a single award. However, Whoopi Goldberg, who played the main role, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama.
3. Always, 1989
The plot of the dramatic movie is based on the story of the legendary firefighter pilot Pete Sandich, who without hesitation gave his life to save a close friend.
After death, the protagonist understands that it is important for him that the fate of his relatives and friends develops safely, so he cannot leave this world so easily.
His spirit returns to take care of those who are dear to him. The role in this movie was the last for the British and Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn.
2. 1941, 1979
In 1979, Steven Spielberg's satirical comedy 1941 was released.
According to the plot, the inhabitants of Hollywood were in a panic after the shocking news of the Japanese military attack: now everyone is waiting for their city to become the next target of attack and is preparing to defend themselves.
The Japanese send a submarine to the Californian coast with the mission to "destroy something important." But things don't go according to plan.
1. Duel, 1971
The director's first feature movie Duel combines the genres of action and thriller. According to the plot, on a road leading through the endless Californian desert, a deadly race-duel unfolds between the drivers of a huge fuel truck and a car.
Duel was well received by critics, won the authors many awards and became a cult movie. However, over the years the movie was (unfairly) forgotten, as the director had many new works.