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Subgenre Sampler

 
LookerLooker (1981)
Dir. Michael Crichton
Feat. Albert Finney, James Coburn, Susan Dey
Sci–fi thriller written and directed by Michael Crichton that comments upon and satirizes media, advertising, TV's effects on the populace, and…
Night CrossingNight Crossing (1981) Recommended
Dir. Delbert Mann
Feat. John Hurt, Jane Alexander, Beau Bridges
A gripping account of the true attempt by two East German families to flee to the West in 1979 using a home–made hot air balloon. Cast all lend…
Night HawksNight Hawks (1981)
Dir. Bruce Malmuth
Feat. Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer
Two undercover NYC cops are faced with the unenviable task of tracking down Europe's number one terrorist in this underrated 80's action flick.…
Prince of the CityPrince of the City (1981) Aro Favourite
Dir. Sidney Lumet
Feat. Treat Williams
A rookie cop is victimised and ostracised after blowing the whistle on a corruption ring in his own precinct. This epic, highly detailed treatment of…
Professional, TheProfessional, The (1981)
Dir. Georges Lautner
Feat. Jean-Paul Belmondo
Action and humour alternate in this carefree Belmondo vehicle, in which the French larrikin plays a secret service agent out for revenge.
Road GamesRoad Games (1981) Recommended
Dir. Richard Franklin
Feat. Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis
Inventive and at times intense, this road thriller has truckdriver Keach traversing the outback, while a serial killer is on the loose. Effectively…
Seven Dials Mystery, TheSeven Dials Mystery, The (1981)
Dir. Tony Wharmby
Feat. Cheryl Campbell, James Warwick, John Gielgud
Detective Bundle enters into the world of espionage when she sets off to solve the grizzly murders of two Foreign Officers.
Sharky's MachineSharky's Machine (1981)
Dir. Burt Reynolds
Feat. Burt Reynolds, Vittorio Gassman, Brian Keith
Burt Reynolds assumed directing duties for this sleazy cop–thriller about political corruption. Mixes exciting, gory action–scenes with…
TapsTaps (1981)
Dir. Harold Becker
Feat. Sean Penn, Timothy Hutton, George C. Scott
A surprise box–office smash about a group of cadets who take over their military college, which is on the brink of being closed down. Inspired…
TattooTattoo (1981)
Dir. Bob Brooks
Feat. Bruce Dern, Maud Adams, Leonard Frey
An unbalanced tattoo–artist becomes obsessed with a supermodel, believing the temporary tattoos he paints on her should become permanent! Murky…

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