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January 25, 1985 - The Falcon and the Snowman Premiered in Theaters

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On this day, January 25, 1985, The Falcon and the Snowman premiered in theaters. Directed by John Schlesinger, the film is based on a true story about two childhood friends who become involved in espionage during the Cold War.

The film stars Timothy Hutton as Christopher Boyce and Sean Penn as Andrew Daulton Lee. Boyce, a disillusioned young man working in a defense contracting firm, discovers classified U.S. intelligence and decides to sell it to the Soviet Union. His drug-dealing friend, Lee, serves as the courier, leading to a gripping tale of betrayal and consequences.

Critically acclaimed for its intense performances and exploration of loyalty and corruption, The Falcon and the Snowman is also notable for its haunting soundtrack, featuring the song This Is Not America by David Bowie and Pat Metheny.

Fun Fact: The Falcon and the Snowman is based on the book of the same name by Robert Lindsey, which chronicles the real-life events of Boyce and Lee’s espionage activities.

Trivia Question: What David Bowie song, featured in The Falcon and the Snowman, became a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and U.K.?
 
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