On this day in movie history - American Graffiti (1973):

American Graffiti

directed by George Lucas,

written by George Lucas, Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck,

was released in the United States on August 1, 1973.
Music by Kim Fowley, Karin Green and George Lucas.

Cast:

Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Wolfman Jack, Bo Hopkins, Manuel Padilla Jr., Beau Gentry, Harrison Ford, Jim Bohan, Jana Bellan, Deby Celiz, Lynne Marie Stewart, Terence McGovern, Kathleen Quinlan, Ty Crowley, Scott Beach, John Brent, Gordon Analla, John Bracci, Jody Carlson, Del Close, Chuck Dorsett, Stephen Knox, Joe Miksak, George Meyer, James Cranna, Johnny Weissmuller Jr., William Niven, Al Nalbandian, Bob Pasaak, Christopher Pray, Susan Richardson, Fred Ross, Jan Dunn, Charlie Murphy, Ed Greenberg, Lisa Herman, Mark Anger, Kay Lenz, Caprice Schmidt, Joe Spano, Debralee Scott, Ron Vincent, Donna Wehr, Cam Whitman, Jan Wilson, Suzanne Somers, Flash Cadillac, Linda Christensen, Jeannette Dilger, Dennis Falt, Warren Knight, Paul Lambert, Ken Martinez, Rick May, Sam McFadin, Kris Moe, Linn Phillips III, George Robinson.

On this day in movie history - The Mackintosh Man (1973):

The Mackintosh Man

directed by John Huston,

written by Walter Hill and William Fairchild,

based on the novel The Freedom Trap by Desmond Bagley,

was released in the United States on July 25, 1973.
Music by Maurice Jarre.

Cast:

Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Michael Hordern, Nigel Patrick, Peter Vaughan, Roland Culver, Percy Herbert, Robert Lang, Leo Genn, Jenny Runacre, John Bindon, Hugh Manning, Wolfe Morris, Noel Purcell, Donald Webster, Keith Bell, Niall MacGinnis, Eddie Byrne, Shane Briant, Michael Poole, Eric Mason, Ronald Clarke, Antony Viccars, Dinny Powell, Douglas Robinson, Jack Cooper, Marc Boyle, Marcelle Castillo, Nosher Powell, Terry Plummer, Joe Cahill, Gerry Alexander, John McDarby, Donal McCann, Joe Lynch, Seamus Healy, Tom Irwin, Pascal Perry, Steve Brennan, Vernon Hayden, Brendon O'Duill.

Born on this day – Roberto Orci:

Roberto Orci

Writer

Producer

July 20, 1973 – February 25, 2025

Credits:

Alias (2001–2003); Asymmetrical Warfare: The Making of 'Eagle Eye' (2008); Behind the Real Science of 'Fringe Season 1' (2009); Cinema 3 (2013); Collateral Damage (2002); Conversations with Jon Favreau (2011); Cowboys & Aliens (2011); Denial (2006); Días de cine (2013); Eagle Eye (2008); Ender's Game (2013); Evolution: The Genesis of 'Fringe Season 1' (2009); Exit Strategy (2015); Fringe (2008–2013); From Script to Sand: The Skorponok Desert Attack (2007); Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020); HBO First Look (2007–2008); Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1997–1999); Identity (2014); Igniting the Sky: The Making of Cowboys & Aliens (2011); Jack of All Trades (2000); Last Call with Carson Daly (2013); Life After (2013); Limitless (2015–2016); Locke & Key (2011); Lotería (2025); Matador (2014); Minty Comedic Arts (2023); Mission: Impossible III (2006); Now You See Me (2013); Now You See Me 2 (2016); 'Now You See Me' Revealed (2013); On Story (2011–2014); Our World (2007); People Like Us (2012); Picture Perfect: The Making of the Pilot (2011); Ponies Vs. Decepticons (2015); Prophets of Science Fiction (2011–2012); Red Carpet Report (2010); Road Trip: On Location with the Cast and Crew of 'Eagle Eye' (2008); Scorpion (2014–2018); Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017); Star Trek (2009); Star Trek / Video Game (2013); Star Trek Beyond (2016); Star Trek Beyond: Trekking in the Desert (2016); Star Trek Into Darkness (2013); Star Trek Into Darkness: Aliens Encountered (2013); Star Trek Into Darkness: Fitting the Future (2013); Star Trek Into Darkness: Introducing the Villain (2013); Star Trek Into Darkness: Safety First (2013); Star Trek Into Darkness: The Enemy of My Enemy (2013); Star Trek Into Darkness: Unlocking the Cut (2013); Star Trek: A New Vision (2009); Star Trek: Casting (2009); Star Trek: Gene Rodenberry's Vision (2009); Star Trek: Props & Costumes (2009); Star Trek: Starships (2009); Star Trek: To Boldly Go (2009); Tales from the Darkside (2015); The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014); The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (2007); The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen (2009); The Island (2005); The Legend of Zorro (2005); The Legend of Zorro: Armand's Party (2006); The Mummy (2017); The Proposal (2009); The Secret Service (2004); Their War (2007); Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within the Cartel (2017); Transformers (2007); Transformers Prime (2011–2013); Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising (2013); Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Audio Commentary by Michael Bay and Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (2011); Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009); Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Burger King Commercial (2009); Villains of 'Star Trek' (2009); With an Accent (2013); Xena: Warrior Princess (1999–2000).

On this day in movie history - The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973 movie & novel):

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

directed by Peter Yates,

written by Paul Monash,

based on the novel by George V. Higgins,

was released in the United States on June 27, 1973.
Music by Dave Grusin.

Cast:

Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan, Steven Keats, Alex Rocco, Joe Santos, Mitchell Ryan, Peter MacLean, Kevin O'Morrison, Marvin Lichterman, Carolyn Pickman, James Tolkan, Margaret Ladd, Matthew Cowles, Helena Carroll, Jack Kehoe, Jan Egleson, Jane House, Michael McCleery, Alan Koss, Dennis McMullen, Judith Ogden Cabot, Robert Anthony, Gustave Johnson, Sheldon Feldner, Ted Maynard, Lloyd Bremseth, Ben Lautman, Bobby Orr, Falko Schilling, Donald Warnock.

Recommended reading:

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

By George V. Higgins.

Filmed as The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973), directed by Peter Yates.

Introduction by Dennis Lehane.

Published by Picador.

Pubished 1970.

ISBN-10: 9780312429690

ISBN-13: 9780312429690

ASIN: 031242969X

Description:

George V. Higgins's seminal crime novel is a down-and-dirty tale of thieves, mobsters, and cops on the mean streets of Boston. When small-time gunrunner Eddie Coyle is convicted on a felony, he's looking at three years in the pen – that is, unless he sells out one of his big-fish clients to the DA. But which of the many hoods, gunmen, and executioners whom he calls his friends should he send up the river? Told almost entirely in crackling dialogue by a vivid cast of lowlifes and detectives, The Friends of Eddie Coyle is one of the greatest crime novels ever written.