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January 27, 1989 - Cohen and Tate Premiered in Theaters

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On this day, January 27, 1989, the neo-noir thriller Cohen and Tate premiered in theaters. Directed by Eric Red, the film stars Roy Scheider and Adam Baldwin as two hitmen with clashing personalities who are tasked with kidnapping a young boy, played by Harley Cross, who witnessed a mob killing.

The film is a tense and character-driven story that explores the dynamics between the hardened, experienced Cohen (Scheider) and the reckless, hot-headed Tate (Baldwin). Despite its modest box office performance, earning just $64,000, Cohen and Tate has since developed a cult following for its dark tone and gripping performances.

Fun Fact: Eric Red, the director of Cohen and Tate, also wrote the screenplay for the iconic 1986 horror thriller The Hitcher.

Trivia Question: What 1975 blockbuster starring Roy Scheider became one of the first major summer blockbusters and is widely credited with launching the modern blockbuster era?
 
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