On this day August 7 1987, Who’s That Girl premiered in theaters, marking Madonna’s return to the big screen in a leading role. The film followed her character Nikki Finn, a quirky and chaotic woman just released from prison who quickly becomes entangled in a whirlwind of mishaps, mistaken identity, and fast paced comedy.
Directed by James Foley, Who’s That Girl blended screwball humor with urban adventure, pairing Madonna with Griffin Dunne as a conservative lawyer who finds himself unwillingly swept into Nikki’s wild plans. Though the film was met with negative reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office, it gained a cult following over the years, especially among Madonna’s fans who admired her fearless on screen persona.
The accompanying soundtrack was more successful, featuring the title track Who’s That Girl which became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, adding to Madonna’s growing list of chart topping singles in the late 1980s.
80s insight: Even when the film missed the mark, Madonna’s influence and star power were undeniable as she continued to dominate both music and pop culture in 1987.
Directed by James Foley, Who’s That Girl blended screwball humor with urban adventure, pairing Madonna with Griffin Dunne as a conservative lawyer who finds himself unwillingly swept into Nikki’s wild plans. Though the film was met with negative reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office, it gained a cult following over the years, especially among Madonna’s fans who admired her fearless on screen persona.
The accompanying soundtrack was more successful, featuring the title track Who’s That Girl which became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, adding to Madonna’s growing list of chart topping singles in the late 1980s.
80s insight: Even when the film missed the mark, Madonna’s influence and star power were undeniable as she continued to dominate both music and pop culture in 1987.
