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January 13, 1989 - January Man Premiered in Theaters

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On this day, January 13, 1989, January Man, a crime-comedy-drama directed by Pat O’Connor, premiered in theaters. The film boasted a star-studded cast, including Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Harvey Keitel, Rod Steiger, and Danny Aiello.

The story follows Nick Starkey (Kevin Kline), a former detective turned firefighter, who is pulled back into police work to solve a series of bizarre murders. Blending dark humor with a murder mystery, January Man offered a unique tone but struggled to connect with audiences, earning $4.6 million at the box office. Despite its mixed reception, the ensemble cast and quirky premise have made it a point of interest for fans of offbeat 80s cinema.

Fun Fact: Kevin Kline and Susan Sarandon were reunited in January Man after previously starring together in the critically acclaimed The Big Chill (1983).

Trivia Question: Which iconic song did Kevin Kline famously lip-sync to in The Big Chill, the film where he and Susan Sarandon first worked together?
 
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