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Gods Must Be Crazy, TheGods Must Be Crazy, The (1981) Recommended
Dir. James Uys
Feat. Jamie Uys
The infamous African cult fave about a jolly bush–man who ventures across country to dispose of an 'evil' coke–bottle. The sequel is more…
Goodbye Pork PieGoodbye Pork Pie (1981) Aro Favourite
Dir. Geoff Murphy
Feat. Tony Barry, Kelly Johnson, Claire Oberman
This little beauty was the first Kiwi film to make international inroads. An amoral tale about a gang of misfits who travel the length of the country…
Great Muppet Caper, TheGreat Muppet Caper, The (1981)
Dir. Jim Henson
Feat. Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo become amateur sleuths when Miss Piggy is framed for a jewel heist. MUPPET MOVIE sequel is at least as good as the first.
Greatest American Hero, The (TV Series)Greatest American Hero, The (TV Series) (1981) Recommended
Feat. William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca
A reluctant superhero if ever there was one, William Katt is engaging in this spoof sitcom as the toussle–haired school–teacher who is…
Hallelujah! (TV Series)Hallelujah! (TV Series) (1981)
Feat. Thora Hird, Patsy Rowlands, Rosamund Greenwood
Gentle British comedy concerning the evangelical exuberance of Salvation Army Captain Emily Ridley (Hird), who believes it is her mission to spread…
History of the World, Pt.1History of the World, Pt.1 (1981)
Dir. Mel Brooks
Feat. Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn
A series of hilariously crass historical sketches from Mel Brooks.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV Series)Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV Series) (1981) Recommended
Dir. Alan J.W. Bell
Feat. Peter Jones, Simon Jones, David Dixon
The excellent BBC TV adaptation of Douglas Adams' extraordinary books provides a wealth of brain–candy for cybernerds, techno–buffs and…
HoodwinkHoodwink (1981)
Dir. Claude Whatham
Feat. John Hargreaves, Judy Davis, Geoffrey Rush
Devious bank robber Hargreaves eludes the law by pretending to be blind in this low–key Aussie caper–romance. Geoffrey Rush’s first…
Incredible Shrinking Woman, TheIncredible Shrinking Woman, The (1981)
Dir. Joel Schumacher
Feat. Lily Tomlin, Charles Grodin, Ned Beatty
Fitfully amusing comedy mines the considerable talents of Lily Tomlin in the role of a housewife accidentally shrunk by her husband. Considerably…
La ChevreLa Chevre (1981)
Dir. Francis Veber
Feat. Pierre Richard, Gerard Depardieu
Irrepressible comic duo Richard and Depardieu are paired for the first time; here, the chronically unlucky daughter of a businessman goes missing in…

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