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Aug 28, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 28 1982 – The Junkman Premiered in Theaters.

On this day August 28 1982, The Junkman premiered in theaters. Billed as a sequel to Gone in 60 Seconds, the film was written, produced, directed by, and starred H B Halicki. Known for his love of high speed car stunts, Halicki delivered another action packed spectacle with dozens of real crashes, chases, and practical effects.

The story followed a movie producer targeted by assassins and forced into a deadly cat...

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