On This Day: June 22, 1988 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 22, 1988 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit Premieres in Theaters
On this day June 22, 1988, Who Framed Roger Rabbit premiered in theaters and stunned audiences with a groundbreaking mix of live action and animation. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film followed detective Eddie Valiant as he uncovers a conspiracy in a version of 1940s Los Angeles where cartoon characters and humans live side by side.

With a cast that included Bob Hoskins and a wild array of animated icons from both Disney and Warner Bros, the film delivered a fast paced noir story with groundbreaking visual effects. It was praised for its innovation, humor, and clever writing, eventually becoming the second highest grossing movie of 1988.

80s insight: Who Framed Roger Rabbit broke new ground by blending old Hollywood style with cutting edge animation, reflecting the 80s spirit of reinvention and pop culture mashups.

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