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May 7, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 7, 1982 - Diner Premieres in Theaters in the U.S..

On this day May 7, 1982, the coming of age comedy drama Diner premiered in theaters all over the US. Directed by Barry Levinson in his feature debut, the film starred Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Timothy Daly, and Ellen Barkin in a nostalgic story about a group of young men navigating adulthood in late 1950s Baltimore.

With a sharp script, strong performances, and a naturalistic tone, Diner earned critical acclaim and grossed 14.1 million dollars on a modest 5...

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