On This Day: June 5, 1987 – Harry and the Hendersons Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 5, 1987 – Harry and the Hendersons Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 5, 1987, Harry and the Hendersons premiered in theaters. Directed by William Dear, the film told the heartwarming and humorous story of a suburban family that accidentally hits a Sasquatch with their car, only to take him home and form an unlikely bond with the gentle giant.

With a budget of 10 million dollars, the film became a commercial success, earning 50 million at the box office. The creature effects, created by legendary makeup artist Rick Baker, brought Harry to...

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