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84 From ’84: Repo Man

A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty–and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk. Cast: 1984 memories A Friday night rental

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84 From ’84: Purple Rain

A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise. Cast: 1984 viewing Prince was

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84 From ’84: Reckless

A motorbike riding loner rebel on the high school football team wins a date with a cute, rich cheerleader. At the high school dance, her boyfriend’s behavior leads to a breakup – opening doors. Cast:

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84 From ’84: Up the Creek

Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life, until he has to win a river rafting race with three college buddies. Cast: 1984 memories This was another staple on

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84 From ’84: Harry & Son

Harry Keach has been widowed for two years and works as a demolition crane operator on a demolition crew. Cast: 1984 memories I recall watching this on TV, like a Saturday night movie or something.

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84 From ’84: Tank

Sergeant Major Zack arrives at a new army base with his wife, son and Sherman tank. One night at a bar he “stops” a pimp/deputy from beating a girl. The corrupt sheriff uses Zack’s son

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84 From ’84: Alphabet City

A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters. Cast: 1984 memories I’m pretty sure this movie never played in my towns theater. I’ve never

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84 From ’84: Amadeus

A The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was deeply jealous of Mozart’s talent and claimed to have murdered him. Cast: 1984 memories 🎵Amadeus,

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84 From ’84: Hot Dog…The Movie

Hot Dog…The Movie Harkin Banks heads to skiing championships in California. A teen runaway tags along as he parties and competes with friends and foes. Cast: 1984 viewing This one was a staple on HBO

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84 From ’84: Cannonball Run II

Cannonball Run II When a sheik decides to sponsor a cross-country race in hope of winning, racer J.J. McLure enters the competition along with his friend Victor. They aspire to claim the $1 million prize

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84 From ’84: Purple Hearts

Purple Hearts In middle of the Vietnam War, a Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare Cast: 1984 viewing When

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84 From ’84: Night Patrol

Night Patrol A hapless police officer is transferred to the night shift even as he clandestinely pursues a career as a stand up comedian. Cast: 1984 viewing Never heard of this movie before I started

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84 From ’84: Tightrope

Tightrope New Orleans single dad and cop Wes Block goes after a serial rapist-killer, but when he gets too close the hunter suddenly becomes the hunted. Cast: 1984 viewing I’d never get in the theater

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84 From ’84: Best Defense

Best Defense A military weapons engineer struggles to do his job responsibly, while a hapless tank commander has to live with the consequences in combat years later. Cast: 1984 viewing I didn’t see this movie

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84 From ’84: The Lonely Guy

The Lonely Guy A writer for a greeting card company discovers the struggles and tribulations of living alone after breaking up with his unfaithful girlfriend. Cast: 1984 viewing Steve Martin was banned in my house,