Movie Characters That Outlive Time
When you watch an amazing movie, it'll stick in your memory forever because that's what good storytelling does. The '70s may have been a long time ago, but so many cinematic masterpieces were created during this decade, and will continue to live on. To prove to you just how unforgettable these truly are, we've listed five iconic movie characters from them that we're certain you'll instantly recognize.
1. Darth Vader
No movie villain will ever be as iconic and recognizable as Darth Vader. When the first Star Wars film, Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope, came out, this menacing cloaked antagonist had everyone fearing for the heroes. And with James Earl Jones voicing this iconic character, everything from his appearance to his voice and breathing felt terrifying.
2. Luke Skywalker
And if we're going to talk about Vader, of course we can't leave out our beloved Star Wars' protagonist, Luke Skywalker. Thanks to Mark Hamill's portayal of the character, Luke has gone on to become one of the most memorable in cinematic history. We just know so many of you grew up pretending to be him and wishing you had his lightsaber.
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3. Rocky Balboa
The 1976 sports drama film, Rocky, became a cult classic as everyone cheered Rocky Balboa on in his quest for greatness. Not only did this movie become one of the most beloved sports films in history, Sylvester Stallone became forever remembered for this amazing role. It would go on to become a fantastic franchise that would bring so much entertainment to families for years to come.
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4. Travis Bickle
An exceptionally well-known and highly acclaimed film, Robert De Niro stars as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver. This 1976 movie is so successful, it's not just one of the best films to come out of that decade, but it's considered one of the greatest in all of movie history. And with so many people having seen it, Travis Bickle will remain an easily recognizable character that instantly reminds you of the film and its messages.
5. Michael Myers
The moment you hear the name Michael Myers, we know you're imagining that white mask and hearing the dreaded, nerve-wracking tune. Released in 1978, Halloween would go on to become one of the most beloved horror franchises that continues to scare people every Halloween. It's all thanks to how incredibly (and terrifyingly) well written the character Michael Myers is.
