World Trade Center in popular culture

Films
1970s

1973

* Godspell - musical number "All for the Best" performed by film's cast at the top of tower nearing completion.
* Serpico - at the end right before Pacino is shot.

1974

* The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three - can be seen briefly through the back window of a car.

1975

* Dog Day Afternoon - opening credits

1976

* In the remake of the 1933 classic Kong, King Kong (1976), Kong climbes the WTC instead of the Empire State Building.
* In the movie, Taxi Driver, the World Trade Center together with the lower Manhattan skyline is framed by the window behind Travis Bickle as he purchases a gun.

1977

* Saturday Night Fever - several times. Opening credits, and when John Travolta leaves and comes back to Brooklyn.
* Kentucky Fried Movie - the Manhattan skyline is shown with the Statue of Liberty in view.

1978

* In the film Superman, the Twin Towers makes a crucial scene as he performs one of his first rescues for the public, announcing his presence. The Twin Towers are seen in the background of the night sky as Superman turns around, while flying, making a dramatic and powerful scene. Highlighting the strength of Superman and the strength of the nation he looks after. Although it may be interpreted in different ways, it does show to amplify the power of the moment when he first uses his powers for the public to see. Later on, the Twin Towers are shown briefly as Superman takes Lois Lane on a flying tour of the city by night.

1979

* The film Meteor shows the Twin Towers hit by a meteor fragment.
* Manhattan - at the 0 minute 53 second mark.