Top 15 Sport Movies Hits from 1979

Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. Learn about Rocky II / IMDB / YouTube

A working-class Indiana teen obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl while searching for life goals with his friends. Look into Breaking Away / IMDB / YouTube

After being shipwrecked with a magnificent horse off the coast of Africa in the 1940s, a boy bonds with the stallion, and trains him to race after their rescue. Find out about The Black Stallion / IMDB / YouTube

Billy Flynn is an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of his young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child. Check out The Champ / IMDB / YouTube

A satire of American professional football in which a veteran pass-catcher's individuality and refusal to become part of the team family are bitterly resented by his disciplinarian coaches. Explore North Dallas Forty / IMDB / YouTube

A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring - an idea her protégé isn't fond of. Look into The Main Event / IMDB / YouTube

After his sponsor replaces him with his arch rival, a race-car driver decides to steal the car and race it himself. More about Fast Company / IMDB / YouTube

The miserable football player becomes a town hero after bringing victory in extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge to the team star for the previous mockeries. More about Hothead / IMDB / YouTube

A prisoner gets a chance to take part in the Olympics. Details on The Jericho Mile / IMDB / YouTube

Three movie genres of the 1930s--boxing films, World War I aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals--are satirized using the same cast. Details on Movie Movie / IMDB / YouTube

A hitchhiker gets arrested after a biker dies in a fight over a prostitute. In prison, he joins the boxing team to gain dominance and secure early parole from the toughest gang. See more about Penitentiary / IMDB / YouTube

David Greene is a New York basketball enthusiast, who wants to coach. He is then offered the coaching job at a small Nevada college. He brings along some players, who are a bit odd but good. Like Swish who unknown to the rest of the team is a girl. Preacher, who's being sought by some nefarious characters. And D.C., who's a fugitive. And along with some of the student. Look into Fast Break / IMDB / YouTube

Charlie Brown, Marcie and Snoopy compete in the Junior Olympics' decathlon event. Learn about You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown / IMDB / YouTube

American marathon runner Michael Andropolis sets his heart on representing his country at the Olympic games. Meanwhile his marriage has fallen apart and his children have no respect for him. He sets out on his task with determination and hope that his success will resolve his personal problems. Find out about Running / IMDB / YouTube

Cheerleading squads traveling on a bus to a state competition are kidnapped for ransom by former football players. Learn about The Great American Girl Robbery / IMDB / YouTube