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  1. On This Day August 21 1987 – The Big Easy Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1987 – The Big Easy Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1987, The Big Easy premiered in theaters and brought a sultry mix of crime, romance, and New Orleans flair to the screen. Dennis Quaid starred as a laid back homicide detective whose charm clashed with the straight laced assistant district attorney played by Ellen Barkin...
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  2. On This Day August 21 1985 – Agnes of God Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1985 – Agnes of God Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1985, Agnes of God premiered in theaters, offering a haunting psychological drama that explored faith, trauma, and the mysteries of belief. Adapted from the Tony Award winning play, the film followed a court appointed psychiatrist as she investigated a young nun who gave...
  3. On This Day August 21 1981 – Prince of the City Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1981 – Prince of the City Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1981, Prince of the City premiered in theaters, delivering a gripping and complex look at police corruption and the cost of loyalty. Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film was based on true events and followed New York narcotics officer Daniel Ciello as he agreed to expose...
  4. On This Day August 21 1981 – First Monday in October Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1981 – First Monday in October Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1981, First Monday in October premiered in theaters, bringing political drama and timely commentary to the big screen. The film imagined a historic moment in American history when the first woman is appointed to the United States Supreme Court, sparking ideological clashes...
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  5. On This Day August 21 1987 – Born in East LA Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1987 – Born in East LA Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1987, Born in East LA premiered in theaters, marking the directorial debut of Cheech Marin and delivering a sharp comedic take on immigration, identity, and cultural misunderstandings. Loosely inspired by the Bruce Springsteen song Born in the USA, the film followed Rudy...
  6. On This Day August 21 1987 – Dirty Dancing Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1987 – Dirty Dancing Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1987, Dirty Dancing premiered in theaters and quickly became one of the most iconic romantic dramas of the decade. Set in the summer of 1963 at a Catskills resort, the film followed Frances Baby Houseman as she found love, independence, and her voice through dance and...
  7. On This Day August 21 1981 – An American Werewolf in London Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1981 – An American Werewolf in London Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1981, An American Werewolf in London premiered in theaters and shocked audiences with its mix of horror, suspense, and dark humor. The film quickly stood out for its groundbreaking practical effects, especially the now legendary transformation scene that raised the bar for...
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  8. On This Day August 20 1982 – The Beastmaster Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 20 1982 – The Beastmaster Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 20 1982, The Beastmaster premiered in theaters, bringing audiences a sword and sorcery adventure filled with magic, danger, and unforgettable fantasy imagery. The film followed Dar, a warrior gifted with the mystical ability to communicate with animals, as he set out to avenge...
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  9. On This Day August 19 1988 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream Master Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 19 1988 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream Master Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 19 1988, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream Master premiered in theaters. The film continued the terrifying saga of Freddy Krueger as he returned to haunt the dreams of a new group of teenagers, with Alice Johnson emerging as an unlikely heroine. Known for its inventive...
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  10. On This Day August 19 1988 - Married to the Mob Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 19 1988 - Married to the Mob Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 19 1988, the comedy crime film Married to the Mob premiered in theaters. The movie blended humor with the world of organized crime, following a woman who tries to escape her mob ties and start fresh, only to find herself tangled in new troubles. Its mix of sharp wit, quirky...
  11. On This Day August 19 1983 - Metalstorm The Destruction of Jared-Syn Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 19 1983 - Metalstorm The Destruction of Jared-Syn Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 19 1983, the sci-fi adventure Metalstorm The Destruction of Jared-Syn premiered in theaters. Directed by Charles Band, the movie was released in 3D and followed the battle between lawman Dogen and the powerful warlord Jared-Syn on a desert planet filled with danger. The film...
  12. On This Day August 19 1983 - Mr. Mom Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 19 1983 - Mr. Mom Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 19 1983, the comedy film Mr. Mom premiered in theaters. Directed by Stan Dragoti and written by John Hughes, the movie starred Michael Keaton as Jack Butler, an out of work automotive engineer who takes on the role of stay at home dad while his wife Caroline, played by Teri...
  13. On This Day August 19 1983 - Easy Money Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 19 1983 - Easy Money Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 19 1983, the comedy film Easy Money premiered in theaters. Starring Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, and Jennifer Jason Leigh, the film tells the story of Monty Capuletti, a hard-living, wisecracking photographer who stands to inherit a fortune if he can give up drinking...
  14. On This Day August 18 1989 - Sex, Lies and Videotapes Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 18 1989 - Sex, Lies and Videotapes Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 18 1989, Sex Lies and Videotapes premiered, marking a turning point in American independent cinema. Written and directed by Steven Soderbergh, the film follows a complex tangle of relationships between a married couple, the wife’s sister, and a mysterious old friend who...
  15. On This Day August 18 1989 - Blood Red Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 18 1989 - Blood Red Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 18 1989, Blood Red premiered, delivering a tale of family, loyalty, and resistance set in the vineyards of late 19th century California. The film follows a family of Italian immigrants whose hard-earned land and livelihood come under threat from a powerful railroad baron...
  16. On This Day August 18 1989 - Casualties of War Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 18 1989 - Casualties of War Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 18 1989, Casualties of War premiered, delivering one of the most intense and haunting war dramas of the decade. Directed by Brian De Palma, the film follows a young soldier during the Vietnam War who becomes entangled in a horrifying moral crisis when members of his unit...
  17. On This Day August 18 1989 Eddie and the Cruisers II Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 18 1989 Eddie and the Cruisers II Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 18 1989, Eddie and the Cruisers II premiered, bringing fans back into the mystery and music of Eddie Wilson. Set years after the events of the first film, the sequel follows Eddie, presumed dead but secretly living in Canada, as he is drawn back into the spotlight after a...
  18. On This Day August 16 1985 – Year of the Dragon Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 16 1985 – Year of the Dragon Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 16 1985, Year of the Dragon premiered in theaters, bringing a gritty crime drama set in New York’s Chinatown where cultural tensions and organized crime collide. Directed by Michael Cimino and starring Mickey Rourke, the film follows Captain Stanley White, a determined and...
  19. On This Day August 16 1985 – The Return of the Living Dead Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 16 1985 – The Return of the Living Dead Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 16 1985, The Return of the Living Dead premiered in theaters, bringing a wild and unforgettable twist to the zombie genre. This horror comedy followed a group of warehouse workers and punks who accidentally unleash a gas that reanimates the dead, turning a quiet graveyard into...
  20. On This Day August 16 1985 – American Flyers Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 16 1985 – American Flyers Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 16 1985, American Flyers made its debut, delivering a heartfelt sports drama set against the demanding world of competitive cycling. Starring Kevin Costner as Chet Stanton, the film follows his journey to reconnect with his brother Marcus, played by David Marshall Grant. The...
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