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1981

  1. Time Bandits (1981)

    Time Bandits (1981)

    Title: Time Bandits Tagline: All the dreams you've ever had and not just the good ones. Genre: Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy Director: Terry Gilliam Cast: Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Mike Edmonds, Malcolm Dixon, Tiny Ross, Jack Purvis, Ian Holm...
  2. Stripes (1981)

    Stripes (1981)

    Title: Stripes Tagline: The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls. Genre: Action, Comedy Director: Ivan Reitman Cast: Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles, Sean Young, John Candy, John Larroquette, John Voldstad, John Diehl...
  3. Das Boot (1981)

    Das Boot (1981)

    Title: Das Boot Tagline: When the hunters become the hunted. Genre: Drama, History, War Director: Wolfgang Petersen Cast: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch, Martin Semmelrogge, Bernd Tauber, Erwin Leder, Martin May, Heinz Hoenig, Uwe Ochsenknecht...
  4. Escape from New York (1981)

    Escape from New York (1981)

    Title: Escape from New York Tagline: 1997. New York city is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane Genre: Science Fiction, Action Director: John Carpenter Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes...
  5. The Evil Dead (1981)

    The Evil Dead (1981)

    Title: The Evil Dead Tagline: The Ultimate Experience In Grueling Terror Genre: Horror Director: Sam Raimi Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Philip A. Gillis, Dorothy Tapert, Cheryl Guttridge, Barbara Carey, David Horton, Wendall...
  6. The Road Warrior - Mad Max 2 (1981)

    The Road Warrior - Mad Max 2 (1981)

    Title: The Road Warrior - Mad Max 2 (1981) Tagline: When all that's left is one last chance, pray that he's still out there ... somewhere! Genre: Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction Director: George Miller Cast: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps, Vernon...
  7. An American Werewolf in London (1981)

    An American Werewolf in London (1981)

    Title: An American Werewolf in London Tagline: Beware the Moon. Genre: Horror, Comedy Director: John Landis Cast: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne, John Woodvine, Don McKillop, Brian Glover, David Schofield, Lila Kaye, Rik Mayall, Sean Baker, Frank Oz, Paul Kember, Joe...
  8. Blow Out (1981)

    Blow Out (1981)

    Title: Blow Out Tagline: Murder has a sound all of its own! Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery Director: Brian De Palma Cast: John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, Peter Boyden, Curt May, John Aquino, John McMartin, Deborah Everton, J. Patrick McNamara, Missy...
  9. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

    Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

    Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark Tagline: Indiana Jones - the new hero from the creators of JAWS and STAR WARS. Genre: Adventure, Action Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey, Wolf Kahler, Anthony Higgins, Denholm...
  10. Today's Special

    Today's Special

    Title: Today's Special Cast: Jeff Hyslop, Nina Keogh, Nerene Virgin, Nikki Tilroe, Bob Stutt Overview: Today's Special was a Canadian children's television show produced by Clive VanderBurgh at TVOntario from 1981 to 1987. It also ran on Nickelodeon and the Faith and Values Channel/Odyssey...
  11. The Smurfs

    The Smurfs

    Title: The Smurfs Genre: Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids First aired: 1981-09-12 Creator: Peyo Cast: Don Messick, Lucille Bliss, Frank Welker, Michael Bell, June Foray, Paul Winchell, Danny Goldman, Hamilton Camp, William Callaway Overview: Classic Saturday-morning...
  12. The Fall Guy

    The Fall Guy

    Title: The Fall Guy Genre: Action & Adventure First aired: 1981-11-04 Creator: Glen A. Larson Cast: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post Overview: Hollywood stuntman Colt Seavers picks up some extra pocket money by using his rough-and-tumble skills to track and...
  13. Simon & Simon

    Simon & Simon

    Title: Simon & Simon Genre: Drama First aired: 1981-11-24 Creator: Philip DeGuere Jr. Cast: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver, Joan McMurtrey Overview: Simon & Simon is an American detective television series that originally ran from November 24, 1981 to January 21...
  14. The Greatest American Hero

    The Greatest American Hero

    Title: The Greatest American Hero Genre: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime First aired: 1981-03-18 Creator: Stephen J. Cannell Cast: William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant, Michael Paré, Jesse D. Goins, Don Cervantes Overview: The chronicles of teacher Ralph...
  15. Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

    Title: Hill Street Blues Genre: Drama First aired: 1981-01-15 Creator: Steven Bochco Cast: Daniel J. Travanti, Taurean Blacque, Bruce Weitz, Joe Spano, Kiel Martin, Betty Thomas, Charles Haid, Veronica Hamel, Michael Warren, James B. Sikking, René Enríquez, Ed Marinaro, Barbara...
  16. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

    Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

    Title: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy First aired: 1981-09-12 Creator: Stan Lee Cast: Kathy Garver, Dan Gilvezan, Frank Welker, Stan Lee Overview: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is an American animated...
  17. Dynasty

    Dynasty

    Title: Dynasty Genre: Soap, Drama First aired: 1981-01-12 Creator: Esther Shapiro, Richard Alan Shapiro Cast: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Heather Locklear, Gordon Thomson, Jack Coleman, Michael Nader, John James, Stephanie Beacham, Emma Samms Overview: The saga of a...
  18. Danger Mouse

    Danger Mouse

    Title: Danger Mouse Genre: Animation, Comedy First aired: 1981-09-28 Cast: David Jason, Edward Kelsey, Terry Scott, Brian Trueman, Jimmy Hibbert, William Franklyn Overview: Danger Mouse, the world's greatest secret agent, and his side-kick Penfold work to foil the evil schemes of...
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