On this day June 29 1984, the outrageous comedy Bachelor Party premiered in theaters. Starring Tom Hanks in one of his earliest leading roles, the film followed a soon to be groom whose friends throw him a wild and out of control party just days
On this day June 29 1984, Conan the Destroyer premiered in theaters. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the iconic sword swinging warrior, the film was the sequel to the 1982 hit Conan the Barbarian and continued the adventures of the powerful Cimmerian in a world of
On this day June 28 1985, St. Elmo’s Fire premiered in theaters, bringing together a cast of rising young stars who would soon be known as part of the Brat Pack. The film followed a group of recent college graduates as they navigated adulthood, relationships,
On this day June 27 1986, the dark comedy Ruthless People premiered in theaters. Directed by the trio of Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, the film brought together outrageous characters, fast pacing, and twisted humor into one of the most unique comedies of
On this day June 27 1986, Labyrinth premiered in theaters. Directed by Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, this fantasy adventure blended puppetry, practical effects, and music into one of the most imaginative films of the decade. Starring David Bowie as Jareth the
On this day June 27 1986, the action comedy Running Scared premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Hyams, the film starred Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal as two wisecracking Chicago cops looking to retire but forced to take down a dangerous drug dealer played by
On this day June 27 1986, the gymnastics drama American Anthem premiered in theaters. Directed by Albert Magnoli, the film starred Olympic gymnast Mitch Gaylord and actress Janet Jones in a story centered around ambition, competition, and personal growth in the world of elite gymnastics.
On this day June 26, 1981, the comedy Stripes premiered in theaters. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the film starred Bill Murray and John Candy in a story about two misfits who join the Army on a whim and bring chaos to military life. With its
On this day June 26, 1987, Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket premiered in theaters. Starring Matthew Modine and Adam Baldwin, the film delivered a brutal and thought provoking look at the Vietnam War through Kubrick’s signature lens. Divided into two stark halves, the story begins
On this day June 26, 1987, Dragnet premiered in theaters, bringing a comedic twist to the classic television series of the same name. Starring Dan Aykroyd as the by the book Joe Friday and Tom Hanks as the laid back Pep Streebek, the film updated