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Jun 4, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 4, 1982 – Hanky Panky Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 4, 1982, Hanky Panky premiered in theaters. Directed by Sidney Poitier, the film combined comedy, suspense, and romance in a story that followed an innocent man caught up in a dangerous conspiracy. It starred Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, who would later marry in real life after meeting during the making of the film.

While not a major box office success, earning 9 million dollars, Hanky Panky offered audiences a blend of mistaken identity, fast paced action, and quirky...

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