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Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
- Dir. John Schlesinger
Feat. Sean Penn, Timothy Hutton
- A composed intellectual convinces his wayward friend to sell federal secrets to the Russians. Stunning political drama featuring a stand–out…
Fandango (1985)
- Dir. Kevin Reynolds
Feat. Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards…
- Kevin Costner landed his first leading role in this nostalgic comedy/drama about five college students from Texas in 1971 who go on a last road trip…
Filmmaker's Journey, A (1985)
- Dir. George Stevens Jr.
- Remarkable bio of the life and career of George Stevens, director of GIANT and SHANE, in context of the political events of the time. Directed by his…
Fireman Sam (TV Series) (1985)
- Dir. John Walker, Ian Frampton
- Two tales from the jovial, animated fireman on a '2 for 1' tape: “The Hero Next Door” and “Deep Trouble”.
Flesh and Blood (1985)
- Dir. Paul Verhoeven
Feat. Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Leigh are mercenary soldier and captive who fall in love amid rampant flesh and blood–letting in medieval…
Fletch (1985)
- Dir. Michael Ritchie
Feat. Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson…
- Arguably considered his best feature comedy, Chevy Chase plays the titular newspaper reporter with a penchant for changing his identity who stumbles…
Fool for Love (1985)
- Dir. Robert Altman
Feat. Sam Shepard, Kim Basinger, Harry Dean Stanton…
- One of dir. Altman's ambitious stageplay adaptations, this largely succeeds in bringing Sam Shepard's brand of 'surreal Americana' to life.
This…
Fortunate Life, A (Mini-series) (1985)
- Feat. Dominic Sweeney
- At the turn of the 20th century, a motherless child faces hard labour, the trauma of Gallipoli, and the unforgiving outback in this life affirming…
Frank Zappa - Does Humour Belong in Music? (1985)
- Dir. Frank Zappa
Feat. Frank Zappa
- Frank Zappa captured in full flight, live in concert in 1984 at The Pier, NYC, providing his patented blend of musical virtuosity, sociological…
Fright Night (1985)
- Dir. Tom Holland
Feat. William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall…
- Terrific vampire satire in which a boy becomes highly suspicious of his new neighbours, led by a suave Chris Sarandon.
The superb make–up…