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An American Werewolf In London (1981)
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(1987) (USA) (TV) (network television)
David and Jack, two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he's plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David...
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Deadly Blessing (1981)
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(1988) (United States) (TV)
When a former member of a religious cult dies in a mysterious accident, Martha, who now lives alone and close to the cult's church, begins to fear for her life and the lives of her visiting friends.
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Endless Love (1981)
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(1987) (USA) (TV)
Young teenagers Jade Butterfield and David Axelrod fall in love, but their passion is too consuming for Jade's bohemian parents, who try to stop them from seeing each other. When that doesn't work, David burns down the Butterfields' house and is sent to a mental hospital....
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The Survivor (1981)
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(1988) (United States) (broadcast premiere) (TV)
When a pilot becomes the sole survivor of an airliner crash that kills over 300 people, he works with a psychic and a priest to determine who is responsible for the incident and pacify the vengeful souls of the victims.
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Dragonslayer (1981)
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(1986) (United States) (TV)
A King has made a pact with a dragon where he sacrifices virgins to it, and the dragon leaves his kingdom alone. An old wizard, and his keen young apprentice volunteer to kill the dragon and attempt to save the next virgin in line, the King's own daughter.
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Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)
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(2020) (USA) (TV)
The year is 1936. An archeology professor named Indiana Jones is venturing in the jungles of South America searching for a golden statue. Unfortunately, he sets off a deadly trap but miraculously escapes. Then, Jones hears from a museum curator named Marcus Brody about a...
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Checking In: Season 1 (1981)
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(all media)
"All in the Family" had several spin-offs, but none as popular as "The Jeffersons". One of the highlights of the show was the wise-cracking maid, Florence Johnson, who constantly engaged in battles of wits with George Jefferson. In this short-lived spin-off sitcom, we learn...
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Private Benjamin: Season 1 (1981)
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(1981) (United States) (TV)
Based loosely on the 1980 film of the same name, this series follows Private Judy Benjamin, a spoiled socialite, as she struggles through army life. Though she becomes popular with her fellow recruits, her lack of discipline earns the wrath of her superiors. Most of the...
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The Final Conflict (1981)
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(1984) (United States) (TV)
Damien, the anti-Christ, is a thirty-something CEO of a huge multinational corporation and the new ambassador for Great Britain, but he lusts for control of the world. The Dark One's only enemies are seven monks sworn to Damien's destruction with sacred daggers forged for...
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Superman II (1980)
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(1989) (USA) (TV)
Terrorists have taken over the Eiffel Tower, and threaten to blow it up with a hydrogen bomb. Once again, Superman is there and saves Paris by throwing the bomb into outer space. Unfortunately, the explosion releases the three bad guys, General Zod, Ursa, and Non imprisoned...
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Trapper John, M.D.: Season 2 (1980)
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(1979) (United States) (TV)
This series brought the character of "Trapper John" from M*A*S*H in as the Chief of Surgery at San Francisco Memorial Hospital. Joining him on the surgical staff was a brilliant young surgeon, G. Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates, who had also served in a MASH unit - in Vietnam. The show...
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M*A*S*H: Season 9 (1980)
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(1972) (United States) (original airing) (TV)
The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean War. With little help from the circumstance in which they find themselves, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and...
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Raging Bull (1980)
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(1986) (United States) (TV)
The story of middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta, famously dubbed, "The Raging Bull" and "The Bronx Bull". Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" chronicles two decades of his life, and how the violence inside the ring was only an extension of his violence and temper outside...
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Enos: Season 1 (1980)
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(1980-1981) (USA) (TV)
When he captured two notorious bad guys back in Hazzard County, bumpkin deputy Enos was invited to join a Special Branch of the Los Angeles Police. His country manners annoy his black partner Turk and Lt. Broggi, but he functions as a cop nevertheless. Narration is in the...
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The Incredible Hulk: Season 4 (1980)
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(1978-1982) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
Dr. David Banner is a brilliant scientist but, one day, a laboratory experiment that he is working on goes terribly awry. Since that time, whenever he is under extreme stress, his body undergoes a transmogrification and he morphs into the Incredible Hulk. The Hulk is about...
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The Jeffersons: Season 7 (1980)
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(all media)
George Jefferson has become successful and wealthy in the dry-cleaning business. This affords him the opportunity to move into a ritzy high-rise in New York City. George is stingy, but means well, while his wife Louise (Weezie) is kind and generous. The show also features...
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Private Benjamin (1980)
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(1982) (United States) (broadcast premiere) (TV)
A sheltered young high-society woman joins the United States Army on a whim and finds herself in a trickier situation than she ever expected.
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More Wild Wild West (1980)
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(1980) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
West and Gordon only want to remain in retirement, but the secret service is determined to use their expertise. They are convinced to stop another mad scientist, this time Albert Paradine, an evil genius who can become invisible at will and now plans to take over the world.
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The Dukes Of Hazzard: Season 3 (1980)
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(1979-1985) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
Cousins Bo and Luke Duke and their car "General Lee", assisted by Cousin Daisy and Uncle Jesse, have a running battle with the authorities of Hazzard County (Boss Hogg and Sheriff Coltrane), plus a string of ne'er-do-wells often backed by the scheming Hogg.
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The Awakening (1980)
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(1986) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
An American archaeologist is in Egypt with his pregnant wife, searching for the tomb of a long-lost Egyptian queen. At the same moment he discovers the tomb and opens it's accursed seal, his wife gives birth to his daughter. Years later it transpires that the malevolent...
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