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The Breakthrough Years of Cinema Stars
First major success in 1970
Ornella Muti
At just 15 years old, Ornella Muti made her acting debut in Damiano Damiani's drama La moglie più bella. This role launched her career and quickly established her as a fresh new face in Italian cinema.
1972
1972
1973
1974
1974
1974
Edwige Fenech
Edwige Fenech achieved her first major breakthrough starring in the giallo film Five Dolls for an August Moon, marking her transition to leading roles in popular Italian genre cinema.
1969
1969
1969
1970
1970
1970
Terence Hill
They Call Me Trinity was a massive international success and established Terence Hill as a major star, marking a turning point in his career.
1957
1965
1965
1966
1966
1966
Susan Sarandon
Made her film debut in the controversial drama Joe, gaining early attention.
1962
1978
1982
1983
1987
1988
Marisa Berenson
Marisa Berenson reached the pinnacle of her supermodel career, being dubbed 'the girl of the Seventies' by Diana Vreeland and gracing the cover of American Vogue. This year cemented her status as a global fashion icon.
1967
1967
1969
1974
1975
1975
Karen Black
Critically acclaimed performance in Five Easy Pieces earned her an Oscar nomination.
1975
2002
Robert Altman
MASH became a critical and commercial hit, establishing his distinctive directorial style.
1979
1994
Shelley Duvall
Made her quirky film debut in Robert Altman's surreal comedy Brewster McCloud.
1980
1981
Barry Newman
Gained recognition for his first lead film role in the legal drama The Lawyer.
1976
Frank Langella
Made his impressive film debut in the acclaimed Diary of a Mad Housewife.
1979
Richard Bradford
Richard Bradford gained significant recognition for his role as Little Wolf in the critically acclaimed Western film Little Big Man, marking his first major appearance in a prominent Hollywood production.
1969
Sally Kellerman
Earned an Oscar nomination for her iconic role as Hot Lips Houlihan in MASH.
1980
Tom Ligon made a notable impression early in his career with his role as Lucius Priest in the film adaptation of William Faulkner's novel "The Reivers. Appearing alongside cinematic legend Steve McQueen, this part provided significant exposure in a major studio production. It established him as a rising talent in Hollywood.
1971

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