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RevolutionRevolution (1985)
Dir. Hugh Hudson
Feat. Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski
Disastrous epic with Pacino almost committing career suicide as a fur trapper caught in the upheaval of the American Revolution. Some handsome…
Room with a View, ARoom with a View, A (1985) Aro Favourite
Dir. James Ivory
Feat. Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis, Denholm Elliott
Arguably the pinnacle achievement of the Merchant–Ivory partnership, this light–toned but nuanced adaptation of E. M. Forster's novel…
Sacred Hearts (1985)
Dir. Barbara Rennie
Feat. Anna Massey
Earnest drama set in a repressive convent (run by Anna Massey) during the Blitz.
Seacoal (1985)
Dir. Amber Film Collective
The first feature from the Tyneside film community who mix drama and 'real life' to tell their own stories. This film focuses on the plight of…
Should I Be Good or Should I Be Evil?Should I Be Good or Should I Be Evil? (1985)
Dir. Graham McLean
Feat. Beaver , Harry Lyon
Musos Beaver and Harry Lyon from Hello Sailor have a bash at acting in a story based on the Mr Asia drug–ring. Music by Hammond Gamble.
Silas MarnerSilas Marner (The Weaver of Raveloe) (1985) Recommended
Dir. Giles Foster
Feat. Ben Kingsley, Jenny Agutter, Jim Broadbent
Excellent adaptation of the George Elliot classic, with Kingsley superb as the weaver who wrongfully accused of theft who withdraws from society only…
Smooth TalkSmooth Talk (1985) Recommended
Dir. Joyce Chopra
Feat. Laura Dern, Treat Williams, Mary Kay Place
Poignant yet sinister coming–of–age tale chronicles a young girl's sexual awakening and the attention she attracts from a mysterious…
SteamingSteaming (1985)
Dir. Joseph Losey
Feat. Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, Brenda Bruce
A low–rent London bathhouse is the setting for six women’s weekly get–togethers, in this adaptation of Neil Dunn’s stageplay. Often…
Summer LoversSummer Lovers (1985)
Dir. Randal Kleiser
Feat. Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Valerie Quennessen
Daffy drama set on a Greek isle with Gallagher and Hannah as a holidaying couple, trouble ensues when Gallagher meets a sexy archaeologist.
Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams (1985)
Dir. Carol Rice
Feat. Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth
Sterling biopic of country singer Patsy Cline.

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