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First ContactFirst Contact (1984)
Dir. Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly
The first part of the dir.'s 'Highlands Trilogy' about the recent history of the New Guinea Highlands combines period and contemporary footage to…
Flamingo Kid, TheFlamingo Kid, The (1984)
Dir. Garry Marshall
Feat. Matt Dillon
Amiable teen vehicle for Matt Dillon set at a 1950s holiday resort.
FootlooseFootloose (1984) Recommended
Dir. Herbert Ross
Feat. Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Christopher Penn…
Rock'n'roll city kid Kevin Bacon fights for his right to party in the face of small town conservatism in this infectious, under–rated musical…
Four Days in JulyFour Days in July (1984)
Dir. Mike Leigh
Feat. Brid Brennan, Desmond McAleer
A largely apolitical, if not humanist take on Northern Ireland strife, from the viewpoint of two couples and their respective Catholic and Protestant…
Fresh Fields (TV Series)Fresh Fields (TV Series) (1984-1986)
Feat. Julia McKenzie, Anton Rodgers
Wholesome BBC situation comedy about Hester and William Fields, a happy middle–class couple who go about their daily routines with an…
Full Moon in ParisFull Moon in Paris (1984)
Dir. Eric Rohmer
Feat. Pascale Ogier, Fabrice Luchini, Christian Vadim…
From Rohmer's 'Comedies and Proverbs' series, wit and subtlety is derived from the simplest of plots. This time a headstrong woman's plans backfire…
Funeral, TheFuneral, The (1984)
Dir. Juzo Itami
Feat. Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto
A Buddhist funeral service for a brothel owner makes an ideal vehicle for both fiendish black comedy and social satire. An assured debut from the…
Future Cop (Trancers) (1984)
Dir. Charles Band
Feat. Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt
The most imaginative film from prolific Z–movie producer Charles Band follows cynical future cop Jack Deth on his mission to terminate evil…
Garbo TalksGarbo Talks (1984)
Dir. Sidney Lumet
Feat. Ron Silver, Greta Garbo, Anne Bancroft…
This enchanting film sees Ron Silver attempting to fulfil his dying mother's last request; to meet Greta Garbo. Fine supporting cast.
GhostbustersGhostbusters (1984) Recommended
Dir. Ivan Reitman
Feat. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver…
Blockbuster supernatural comedy follows the lives of three flaky paranormal investigators who find themselves in countless gooey situations. The…

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