The 1970s are considered a second Golden Age for American movies. The Godfather, The French Connection and The Exorcist are all massive critical and commercial successes, paving the way for a New Hollywood where the director is given greater control. Robert Altman, Sidney Lumet and Martin Scorsese all develop unique personal styles that help define the decade. Liza Minnelli stars in Cabaret, while John Travolta earns fame in Saturday Night Fever and Grease. A new generation of female actors emerge: Ellen Burstyn in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence, Pam Grier in Foxy Brown and Diane Keaton in Annie Hall.