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Deal of the Century Premiered in Theaters - November 4, 1983

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On this day, November 4, 1983, Deal of the Century, a comedy directed by William Friedkin, premiered in theaters. Starring Chevy Chase, Sigourney Weaver, and Gregory Hines, the film follows a group of arms dealers navigating the absurdities and moral dilemmas of their trade. With a budget of $10 million, the movie made a modest return, earning $10.3 million at the box office. Though it didn’t become a major hit, Deal of the Century remains a unique entry in the careers of its talented cast.

Who remembers Deal of the Century? Did this comedy make it onto your movie list in the ’80s?
 
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