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Subgenre Sampler
Star 80 (1983)
- Dir. Bob Fosse
Feat. Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson… - Dir. Bob Fosse's razzle–dazzle cynicism is a perfect match for this loose chronicle of true events that led to the murder of penthouse pet…
Staying Alive (1983)- Dir. Sylvester Stallone
Feat. John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes - Engagingly tacky sequel to SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, fashioned by dir. Sylvester Stallone as a ROCKY–style vehicle for John Travolta, who juggles…
Streamers (1983)- Dir. Robert Altman
Feat. Matthew Modine, David Alan Grier, George Dzundza… - Four young army recruits await in close quarters their call–up to Vietnam. Brilliantly acted by the novice cast (including Matthew Modine), it…
Svengali (1983)- Dir. Anthony Harvey
Feat. Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Holly Hunter - Has been vocalist turned singing instructor O'Toole takes young rocker Foster under his wings. By all accounts a complete misfire. Though if you can…
Tempest, The (1983)- Dir. William Woodman
Feat. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., William Hootkins, Nicholas Hammond - An American television version of Shakespeare's much filmed late 'romance', here presented in a pseudo–theatrical style.
Terms of Endearment (1983)
- Dir. James L. Brooks
Feat. Shirley Maclaine, Jack Nicholson, Debra Winger… - Classic family saga of loss and reconciliation with Shirley Maclaine and Jack Nicholson, who both won Oscars, as did the film.
Under Capricorn (TV Mini-Series) (1983)- Dir. Rod Hardy
Feat. Peter Cousens, Lisa Harrow, John Hallam… - Tumultuous drama with Cousens seeking his fortune in 19th century Australia, but his friendship with a convict threatens to scupper his plans.
Utu - Redux (1983-2013)- Dir. Geoff Murphy
Feat. Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Wi Kuki Kaa… - With lavish technical enhancement and narrative streamlining, this 'Redux' version of the 1983 epic restores its rightful place in the canon of great…
Variety (1983)- Dir. Bette Gordon
Feat. Sandy McLeod, Will Patton - A woman takes a job at a porn theatre and finds herself fascinated by the clientele. Raw, downbeat drama provides an unusual perspective on the…
Voyage Round My Father, A (1983)- Dir. Alvin Rakoff
Feat. Laurence Olivier, Alan Bates - Laurence Olivier gives another special performance as Alan Bates' eccentric father who steadfastly refuses to accept compromises on account of his…
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