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  1. On This Day November 8 1985 – Target Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 8 1985 – Target Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 8 1985, the suspense thriller Target premiered in theaters, starring Gene Hackman and Matt Dillon. Directed by Arthur Penn, the film told the story of a father and son whose distant relationship is tested when a family crisis draws them into an international conspiracy. What...
  2. On This Day November 8 1985 – That Was Then This Is Now Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 8 1985 – That Was Then This Is Now Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 8 1985, That Was Then This Is Now premiered in theaters, bringing another S E Hinton story to the big screen following the success of The Outsiders and Rumble Fish. Directed by Christopher Cain, the film starred Emilio Estevez and Craig Sheffer as two lifelong friends whose...
  3. On This Day November 8 1985 – Transylvania 6 5000 Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 8 1985 – Transylvania 6 5000 Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 8 1985, Transylvania 6 5000 premiered in theaters, offering a comedic spin on the classic monster movie formula. Directed by Rudy De Luca and starring Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr, and Geena Davis, the film followed two tabloid reporters sent to Europe to investigate claims...
  4. On This Day November 8 1986 – Quiet Cool Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 8 1986 – Quiet Cool Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 8 1986, the action thriller Quiet Cool premiered in theaters, starring James Remar and Adam Coleman Howard. Directed by Clay Borris, the film followed a New York City detective who travels to the Pacific Northwest to investigate the disappearance of his girlfriend’s...
  5. On This Day November 7 1986 – Tai Pan Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 7 1986 – Tai Pan Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 7 1986, Tai-Pan premiered in theaters, an epic historical drama based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel. The film told the story of powerful traders navigating ambition, loyalty, and cultural conflict in 19th century Hong Kong during the founding of the British colony...
  6. On This Day November 7 1986 – Something Wild Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 7 1986 – Something Wild Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 7 1986, Something Wild premiered in theaters, a stylish and unpredictable comedy thriller that captured both the charm and chaos of 1980s storytelling. The film followed a straight laced businessman whose life is turned upside down when he meets a free spirited woman who...
  7. On This Day November 7 1984 – Oh God You Devil Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 7 1984 – Oh God You Devil Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 7 1984, Oh God You Devil premiered in theaters, the third and final film in the beloved Oh God comedy series. The movie brought George Burns back in his dual role as both God and the Devil, blending humor and moral lessons in a lighthearted yet thoughtful story. The film...
  8. On This Day November 7 1986 – 52 Pickup Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 7 1986 – 52 Pickup Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 7 1986, 52 Pickup premiered in theaters, delivering a gritty crime thriller based on the novel by Elmore Leonard. The film told the story of a wealthy businessman whose life unravels after he becomes the target of blackmail and revenge, leading to a tense battle of wits and...
  9. On This Day November 7 1986 – Modern Girls Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 7 1986 – Modern Girls Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 7 1986, Modern Girls premiered in theaters, a vibrant comedy that captured the nightlife, fashion, and spirit of young women navigating Los Angeles in the mid 1980s. The film followed three friends on a wild night of adventure, romance, and self discovery in the city’s neon...
  10. On This Day November 7 1986 – Sid And Nancy Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 7 1986 – Sid And Nancy Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 7 1986, Sid And Nancy premiered in theaters, a raw and emotional biographical drama that chronicled the turbulent relationship between Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. The film offered an unflinching look at the punk rock lifestyle, addiction, and the...
  11. On This Day November 6 1981 – Time Bandits Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1981 – Time Bandits Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1981, Time Bandits premiered in theaters, delivering a wildly imaginative adventure that combined history, fantasy, and comedy in one unforgettable journey. Directed by Terry Gilliam, the film told the story of a young boy who joins a group of time traveling dwarfs on a...
  12. On This Day November 6 1987 – Cry Freedom Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Cry Freedom Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Cry Freedom premiered in theaters, delivering a powerful and emotional drama based on the true story of South African activist Steve Biko and journalist Donald Woods. Directed by Richard Attenborough, the film explored friendship, courage, and the struggle against...
  13. On This Day November 6 1987 – Death Wish 4: The Crackdown Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Death Wish 4: The Crackdown Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown premiered in theaters, continuing the story of vigilante Paul Kersey as he once again takes justice into his own hands. The film brought Charles Bronson back in one of his most iconic roles, this time targeting drug dealers responsible for...
  14. On This Day November 6 1987 – Hello Again Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Hello Again Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Hello Again premiered in theaters, a fantasy comedy that blended romance, humor, and a touch of the supernatural. The film told the story of a woman who miraculously returns from the dead one year after her passing, leading to unexpected and often hilarious...
  15. On This Day November 6 1987 – Hiding Out Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Hiding Out Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Hiding Out premiered in theaters, blending comedy, drama, and a touch of suspense into a unique 1980s story. The film followed a stockbroker on the run from the mob who disguises himself as a high school student, finding both safety and a second chance at youth along...
  16. On This Day November 6 1987 – Made In Heaven Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Made In Heaven Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Made In Heaven premiered in theaters, offering a romantic fantasy about love that transcends time, life, and death. The film told the story of two souls who fall in love in the afterlife and are given a chance to reunite on Earth under extraordinary circumstances...
  17. On This Day November 6 1987 – Russkies Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Russkies Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Russkies premiered in theaters, a coming of age adventure that blended Cold War tension with heartfelt friendship and understanding. Set during a time of political rivalry, the film told the story of a group of American kids who discover a stranded Soviet sailor and...
  18. On This Day November 6 1987 – Steel Dawn Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Steel Dawn Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Steel Dawn premiered in theaters, a post apocalyptic action film that mixed martial arts, survival, and Western style storytelling. Set in a world ravaged by war, the movie followed a lone warrior who becomes the protector of a small desert community fighting for...
  19. On This Day November 6 1987 – Less Than Zero Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 6 1987 – Less Than Zero Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 6 1987, Less Than Zero premiered in theaters, bringing Bret Easton Ellis’s haunting novel to life on the big screen. The film offered an unflinching look at the darker side of 1980s privilege, following a group of wealthy Los Angeles teens whose lives spiral into addiction...
  20. On This Day November 5 1982 – The Man From Snowy River Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day November 5 1982 – The Man From Snowy River Premiered In Theaters

    On this day November 5 1982, The Man From Snowy River premiered in theaters, bringing Australian cinema to worldwide attention with its sweeping landscapes, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable music. Based on Banjo Paterson’s classic poem, the film told the story of a young man’s courage...
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