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May 3, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: May 3, 1985 - Gymkata Premieres in Theaters.

On May 3, 1985, the martial arts action film Gymkata was released in theaters. Directed by Robert Clouse, the movie starred Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas as a U.S. athlete recruited by the government to compete in a deadly international competition in a fictional country.

Gymkata gained attention for its unusual blend of gymnastics and martial arts, which created a style that was both unique and unintentionally campy. Despite earning just 5.7 million dollars at the box office, the film went...

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