Some of the most beloved films of all time were released in 1972 and will celebrate their golden anniversary this year.

From musicals to iconic dramas to cult classics, scroll through the gallery below to see 20 movies that turn 50 in 2022.

• The Godfather

• Cabaret

• Sounder

• Deliverance

• Return of the Dragon

• The Last House on the Left

• Ben

• The Poseidon Adventure

• Jeremiah Johnson

• Blacula

• What’s Up, Doc

• 1776

• Man of la Mancha

• Super Fly

• Butterflies are Free

• The Harder They Come

• Last Tango in Paris

• Pink Flamingos

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• The Way of the Dragon

• Fist of Fury

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