On this day August 7 1987, Nadine premiered in theaters, reuniting Kim Basinger and Jeff Bridges in a light crime comedy set in 1950s Texas. Directed by Robert Benton, the film delivered a mix of romance, suspense, and small town scheming as a separated couple got pulled into a dangerous plot.
Basinger played Nadine Hightower, a woman trying to retrieve some risqué photos from a shady photographer. After stumbling into a murder scene and grabbing the wrong envelope, she ends up with secret land development plans instead. With ruthless men in pursuit, Nadine turns to her estranged husband Vernon, played by Bridges, for help. What follows is a series of fast paced misadventures as they try to stay alive, clear their names, and maybe rekindle what they once had.
While not a blockbuster, Nadine charmed audiences with its period detail, sharp performances, and old fashioned storytelling. The chemistry between its leads helped lift the film above its modest reception.
80s insight: Nadine captured the decade’s growing fascination with 1950s Americana, blending retro flair with a modern comedic sensibility.
Basinger played Nadine Hightower, a woman trying to retrieve some risqué photos from a shady photographer. After stumbling into a murder scene and grabbing the wrong envelope, she ends up with secret land development plans instead. With ruthless men in pursuit, Nadine turns to her estranged husband Vernon, played by Bridges, for help. What follows is a series of fast paced misadventures as they try to stay alive, clear their names, and maybe rekindle what they once had.
While not a blockbuster, Nadine charmed audiences with its period detail, sharp performances, and old fashioned storytelling. The chemistry between its leads helped lift the film above its modest reception.
80s insight: Nadine captured the decade’s growing fascination with 1950s Americana, blending retro flair with a modern comedic sensibility.
