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Premiered On This Day: Private Benjamin Premieres - October 10, 1980

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On this day, October 10, 1980, Private Benjamin, directed by Howard Zieff and starring Goldie Hawn, hit theaters. The comedy, about a woman who unexpectedly joins the army, was a massive box office success, grossing $69.8 million on a $15 million budget. Goldie Hawn’s performance was widely praised, making the film a standout comedy of the 80s.

Who remembers the laughs from Private Benjamin?
 
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