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Subgenre Sampler

 
CondormanCondorman (Condor Man) (1981)
Dir. Charles Jarrott
Feat. Michael Crawford, Oliver Reed, Barbara Carrera
An odd, but likeable superhero–spy yarn from Disney, in which a cartoonist (Crawford) turns himself into a living version of one of his own…
Continental DivideContinental Divide (1981)
Dir. Michael Apted
Feat. John Belushi, Blair Brown, Allen Garfield
Neglected Belushi outing is a gentle comedy with a hard–nosed journalist falling for an eagle researcher high in the mountains of Colorado.
Devil and Max Devlin, TheDevil and Max Devlin, The (1981)
Dir. Steven Hilliard Stern
Feat. Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach
Live–action comedy from Disney, in which slobbish sinner Gould is recruited by a devil to lure innocents into the hot place. Has its moments…
For Your Height OnlyFor Your Height Only (1981)
Dir. Eddie Nicart
Feat. Weng Weng, Yehlen Catral, Carmi Martin
Schlocky riff on the 007 franchise with pint sized ass–kicker Weng Weng as the world's smallest super spy, Agent 00, doing battle with mad…
Four Seasons, TheFour Seasons, The (1981)
Dir. Alan Alda
Feat. Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou
Inspired by the theme and format of SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR, Alda wrote and directed this grown–up comedy in which three wealthy,…
Full Moon HighFull Moon High (1981)
Dir. Larry Cohen
Feat. Adam Arkin, Ed McMahon, Elizabeth Hartman
Wry horror–comedy with Adam Arkin as a jocular teen whose good time in Transylvannia is marred by his transformation into a werewolf. Change of…
Gods Must Be Crazy, TheGods Must Be Crazy, The (1981) Recommended
Dir. James Uys
Feat. Jamie Uys
The infamous African cult fave about a jolly bush–man who ventures across country to dispose of an 'evil' coke–bottle. The sequel is more…
Goodbye Pork PieGoodbye Pork Pie (1981) Aro Favourite
Dir. Geoff Murphy
Feat. Tony Barry, Kelly Johnson, Claire Oberman
This little beauty was the first Kiwi film to make international inroads. An amoral tale about a gang of misfits who travel the length of the country…
Great Muppet Caper, TheGreat Muppet Caper, The (1981)
Dir. Jim Henson
Feat. Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo become amateur sleuths when Miss Piggy is framed for a jewel heist. MUPPET MOVIE sequel is at least as good as the first.
Greatest American Hero, The (TV Series)Greatest American Hero, The (TV Series) (1981) Recommended
Feat. William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca
A reluctant superhero if ever there was one, William Katt is engaging in this spoof sitcom as the toussle–haired school–teacher who is…

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