On this day, February 18, 1983, The Sting II premiered in theaters in Los Angeles and New York City. A sequel to the 1973 Oscar-winning classic The Sting, the film attempted to recapture the charm and con artistry of the original, this time with an
On this day, February 18, 1983, the romantic comedy Lovesick premiered in theaters. Directed by Marshall Brickman, the film starred Dudley Moore as a psychiatrist who falls in love with one of his patients, played by Elizabeth McGovern. The supporting cast included legendary actors Alec
On this day, February 18, 1983, Table for Five premiered in theaters. Directed by Robert Lieberman, the heartfelt drama starred Jon Voight as a father attempting to reconnect with his children on a Mediterranean cruise, only to face unexpected challenges that test his role as
On this day, February 18, 1983, The Pirates of Penzance premiered in theaters in the United States. Based on the classic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, the film adaptation featured an all-star cast, including Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, George Rose, Rex Smith, and Linda Ronstadt.
On this day, February 17, 1984, Lassiter premiered in theaters. Starring Tom Selleck in the title role, alongside Jane Seymour, Lauren Hutton, and Ed Lauter, the film was a stylish blend of action, crime, and espionage set against the backdrop of World War II era
On this day, February 17, 1984, Blame It on Rio premiered in theaters. Directed by Stanley Donen, the romantic comedy starred Michael Caine, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper, Michelle Johnson, and Demi Moore in one of her earliest film roles. The film followed best friends Matthew
On this day, February 17, 1984, Crackers premiered in theaters. Directed by Louis Malle, the crime comedy featured an ensemble cast including Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, and a young Sean Penn. The film was a loose remake of the 1958 Italian heist comedy Big Deal
On this day, February 17, 1989, The ’Burbs premiered in theaters, blending dark comedy, mystery, and suburban paranoia into one of the most entertaining cult films of the 80s. Directed by Joe Dante and starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, and Corey
On this day, February 17, 1989, True Believer premiered in theaters. Directed by Joseph Ruben, the legal thriller starred James Woods as a jaded civil rights lawyer and Robert Downey Jr. as his idealistic young assistant, tackling a wrongful conviction case with life or death
On this day, February 17, 1989, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure premiered in theaters, introducing audiences to the time-traveling misadventures of two lovable slackers. Starring Keanu Reeves as Ted “Theodore” Logan and Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston, Esq., the film became an instant cult