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Mar 13, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 13 1981 Back Roads Premiered in Theaters.

On this day March 13 1981 the romantic dramedy Back Roads premiered in theaters. Directed by Martin Ritt the film starred Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones as two unlikely companions forced to travel together from Alabama to California.

The film followed a down-on-her-luck prostitute and a washed-up boxer who form an uneasy alliance as they embark on a road trip filled with humorous and heartfelt moments. Their journey is packed with bickering unexpected adventures and growing affection...

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