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January 13, 1989 - The Experts Premiered in Theaters

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On this day, January 13, 1989, The Experts, a quirky comedy directed by Dave Thomas, premiered in theaters. Starring John Travolta, Arye Gross, James Keach, and Kelly Preston, the film followed two Americans unwittingly recruited by Soviet operatives to teach Western culture to a group of spies in a fake U.S.-style town.

Despite its unique premise and a cast led by Travolta and Preston, the film struggled at the box office, earning just $169,000 against a $3 million budget. However, it holds a place in Hollywood history as the film where Travolta and Preston met, sparking a romance that led to their marriage.

Fun Fact: Although the movie was a box office flop, it became a footnote in pop culture for being the project that brought John Travolta and Kelly Preston together.

Trivia Question: In what year did John Travolta and Kelly Preston get married after meeting on the set of The Experts?
 
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