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Rumble Fish (1983), an American drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is based on the novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rusty James is the younger brother of ‘The Motorcycle Boy’, a well-known figure among the local gangs who had previously brought peace between them. When the Motorcycle Boy mysteriously disappears for two months, chaos ensues as heroin takes over the streets and Rusty James struggles to maintain his reputation. As he battles a rival gang leader and gains the upper hand, he is suddenly interrupted by the unexpected ...

The Outsiders (1983), an American coming-of-age crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name. In 1965 Tulsa, the Curtis brothers’ parents are deceased, leaving eldest brother Darrel to raise and support his two younger brothers, Sodapop and Ponyboy. The ‘Socs’ continually harass and attack Ponyboy until some of his fellow greasers intervene. Later at the drive-in theater, Dallas attempts to flirt with ‘Soc’ Cherry Valance but instead becomes angry and leaves abruptly. Cherry ...

The American satirical mockumentary comedy film, Zelig (1983), was written and directed by Woody Allen, who also stars in the movie. It is set in the 1920s and 1930s and follows the story of Leonard Zelig, a seemingly ordinary man with a remarkable ability to adapt his behavior and mannerisms to those around him. F. Scott Fitzgerald first notices this at a party where Zelig effortlessly blends in with the affluent guests, speaking with a refined Boston accent and sharing their conservative views. However, upon interacting with the kitchen staff, he adopts a coarser tone and reveals more liberal leanings. This unique ...

Mike Nichols directed Silkwood (1983), an American biographical drama. The film stars Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, and Cher. Karen Silkwood works at the Kerr-McGee Cimarron Fuel Fabrication Site near Crescent, Oklahoma. She resides in a rundown house with her boyfriend Drew Stephens and lesbian friend Dolly Pelliker. Her job involves manufacturing MOX fuel rods for nuclear reactors, exposing her to radiation. As a union activist, she voices concerns about the potential ...

Psycho II (1983), a psychological slasher film directed by Richard Franklin and written by Tom Holland, follows the story of Norman Bates after he is released from a mental institution 22 years after his infamous killing spree. Despite Lila Crane’s protests, Norman is deemed mentally sound and moves back to his old home near the Bates Motel, where he starts working at a nearby diner. After Mary, a waitress, becomes homeless and Norman offers her a place to stay at his home. Despite warnings from Dr. Bill Raymond, who advises against it, Norman hires Mary. However, ...

The film L’Africain (1983), directed by Philippe de Broca, follows a travel agent’s journey to Africa. She had plans to establish a resort hotel, but instead finds herself face-to-face with her gruff former spouse and illicit ivory traders.

Directed by Irvin Kershner, the spy film Never Say Never Again (1983) is adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1961 James Bond novel Thunderball, with inspiration from Kevin McClory, Jack Whittingham, and Fleming. Following a failed training exercise, MI6 agent James Bond is ordered by his superior M to undergo physical rehabilitation at a health clinic outside London. While there, he witnesses nurse Fatima Blush inflicting ...

Octopussy (1983), the thirteenth film in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, marks the sixth time Roger Moore portrayed MI6 agent James Bond. The title of the film is derived from a short story in Ian Fleming’s collection Octopussy and The Living Daylights. While the overall plot is original, it does include an encounter with twin assassins Mischka and Grishka in East Berlin and the death of British agent 009, who was dressed as a circus clown and carrying a fake Fabergé egg. This incident leads MI6 to suspect Soviet ...

Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) is an American science fiction anthology film helmed by notable producers Steven Spielberg and John Landis. Inspired by the 1959–1964 TV series of the same name created by Rod Serling, the movie showcases four distinct tales directed by Landis, Spielberg, Joe Dante, and George Miller. Whereas

Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) is an American space opera film directed by Richard Marquand. The screenplay was written by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas based on a story by Lucas, who also served as the executive producer. One year after Han Solo’s capture, C-3PO and R2-D2 are sent by Luke Skywalker to rescue him from Jabba the Hutt’s palace on Tatooine in exchange for a trade. Disguised as a male bounty hunter, Princess Leia joins in ...

Lookin’ to Get Out (1982) is a humorous American movie helmed by Hal Ashby and penned by Al Schwartz and Jon Voight, who also takes on the lead role. While playing poker in New York City, Alex Kovac loses $10,000 to fellow gamblers Joey and Harry. In a desperate attempt to settle the debt, Alex convinces his friend Jerry Feldman to join him on a trip to Las Vegas with the goal of winning the same amount. However, upon their arrival at the casino, they discover another individual by the name of Jerry Feldman who is a ...

The Boogeyman (1982) is a short movie based on Jeff C. Schiro’s adaptation of Stephen King’s suspenseful tale by the same name. The setting is Dr. Harper’s office, where distraught father Lester Billings shares the tragic loss of his three children over the span of several years. His first two children passed away under inexplicable circumstances – one from crib death and the other from convulsions – while in their individual bedrooms. Each time, the only similarities were the children crying out ‘boogeyman!’ before being left ...

Young Doctors in Love (1982) is an American comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. The story follows a group of eight young medical interns who join the City Hospital surgery staff, headed by the brash and cynical Dr. Prang. Among the patients at the hospital is Sal Bonafetti, an old mafioso who has disguised himself under a different name due to fear of retaliation from rival crime organizations. His son Angelo takes on the identity of a woman named ‘Angela’ to keep watch over his father. In addition, professional hitman Malamud also becomes a patient in order to carry out an assassination attempt on Sal. ...

Honkytonk Man (1982) is an American musical western comedy-drama that takes place during the Great Depression. The film was produced and directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars alongside his son, Kyle Eastwood. During his audition, Red’s hopes are dashed when a coughing fit interrupts his performance. However, talent scouts from a record company are still impressed and set up a recording session for him. Unfortunately, Red’s tuberculosis takes a turn for the worse during this session and Smokey, a side guitarist played by country singer Marty Robbins, steps ...

Clint Eastwood produced, directed, and starred in Firefox (1982), an American action techno-thriller film. Based on Craig Thomas’ novel of the same name, it follows a joint British-American mission to steal a highly advanced Soviet aircraft known as ‘Firefox’. Capable of hypersonic flight and equipped with thought-controlled weapons, this MiG-31 (NATO code name) is also invisible to radar. Mitchell Gant, a former Vietnam veteran and prisoner of war who can speak Russian due to his mother’s heritage, leads the infiltration aided by dissidents within ...

The romantic drama film, The Year of Living Dangerously (1982), was both directed and co-written by Peter Weir alongside David Williamson. Based on the 1978 novel of the same name by Christopher Koch, it tells the story of Guy Hamilton, a novice foreign correspondent sent to Jakarta by his Australian TV network. In Jakarta, he is welcomed into a tight-knit community of fellow correspondents from various countries, as well as diplomatic personnel and Billy Kwan, a highly intelligent Chinese Australian man with dwarfism and a ...

Night Shift (1982), an American comedy film directed by Ron Howard, tells the story of Charles ‘Chuck’ Lumley. Once a successful stockbroker, he now works as an attendant at a New York City morgue to escape the stress of Wall Street. However, his new role as night-shift supervisor, which was given to him in order to make room for his boss’ nephew Leonard, is not something he is pleased with. Adding to Chuck’s frustration is the exuberance of his co-worker Bill ‘Blaze’ Blazejowski. With inspiration from their neighbor Belinda, a prostitute, Chuck and Bill decide to use Chuck’s ...

The American comedy-drama film, The World According to Garp (1982), was produced and directed by George Roy Hill. Its main character, T.S. Garp, is the son of a strong-minded feminist named Jenny Fields, who desired a child but not a husband. Jenny was a nurse during World War II and met a dying ball turret gunner known only as Technical Sergeant Garp – after whom she named her child. As Garp grows up, he becomes passionate about wrestling and writing, subjects that do not interest his mother much. However, his writing catches the attention of Helen Holm – the daughter of the school’s wrestling coach ...

Directed by Jack Hofsiss, the biographical film I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982) stars Jill Clayburgh. Holding a successful career in a male-dominated industry and in a solid relationship with her live-in lover, attorney Derek Bauer, Barbara Gordon appears to have it all. However, beneath her façade lies a high-strung personality that heavily relies on sedatives to reduce tension and anxiety. This helps her maintain a composed exterior for her friends and associates. Her current project centers on cancer patient Jean Scott Martin and her husband Ben, highlighting ...

Losin’ It (1983), a comedy film by Curtis Hanson, follows four teenagers from early 1960s Los Angeles as they journey to Tijuana, Mexico. The group consists of Dave, Woody, Spider, and Dave’s brother Wendell. While Dave, Spider, and Woody are determined to lose their virginity, Wendell is simply there to purchase fireworks. Along the way, they encounter Kathy, a woman seeking a speedy divorce from her husband. Together, they get caught up in a wild array of antics and mishaps south of the border.