List of Warner Bros. films (1980–1989)
This is a list of films produced, co-produced, and/or distributed by Warner Bros. in the 1980s.
1980
Release date
Title
Notes
January 18, 1980
Just Tell Me What You Want
February 28, 1980
Simon
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
February 29, 1980
The Ninth Configuration [ note 1]
Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama U.S. theatrical distribution only
March 28, 1980
When Time Ran Out
co-production with International Cinema Corporation
Tom Horn
co-production with First Artists and Solar Productions
Gilda Live
co-production with Broadway Pictures
April 13, 1980
Die Laughing
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
April 25, 1980
Heart Beat
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures , Edward R. Pressman Productions and Further Productions
May 23, 1980
The Shining
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2018 co-production with The Producer Circle Company and Peregrine Productions
June 6, 1980
Up the Academy
June 11, 1980
Bronco Billy
June 12, 1980
Friday the 13th
international distribution only; produced by Georgetown Productions; distributed in North America by Paramount Pictures
July 18, 1980
No Nukes
distribution only; produced by Muse Foundation[ 1]
Honeysuckle Rose
July 25, 1980
Caddyshack
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
August 8, 1980
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures and Playboy Productions
September 10, 1980
The Big Brawl [ note 2]
North American distribution, U.K. and Australian theatrical distribution only; produced by Golden Harvest
September 14, 1980
AC/DC: Let There Be Rock
co-production with High Speed Productions and Sebastian International
September 26, 1980
Divine Madness
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
October 3, 1980
The First Deadly Sin
co-production with Filmways Pictures
One Trick Pony
Oh, God! Book II
October 10, 1980
Private Benjamin
October 31, 1980
The Awakening
British film; North American distribution with Orion Pictures only; produced by EMI Films
November 7, 1980
The Chain Reaction
international distribution outside Australia and New Zealand only
November 13, 1980
Battle Beyond the Stars
international distribution with Orion Pictures only; produced by New World Pictures [ 2]
December 17, 1980
Any Which Way You Can
co-production with The Malpaso Company
December 25, 1980
First Family
co-production with The IndieProd Company
Altered States
1981
Release date
Title
Notes
January 22, 1981
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
February 11, 1981
Sphinx
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
March 13, 1981
Back Roads [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films
March 27, 1981
Eyes of a Stranger
distribution only; produced by Georgetown Productions[ 3]
April 4, 1981
This Is Elvis
April 10, 1981
Excalibur
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
April 24, 1981
The Hand
May 22, 1981
Outland
British film; distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
June 19, 1981
Superman II
North American and select international distribution only; produced by Dovemead, Ltd. ; originally released in December 1980 on foreign countries
June 26, 1981
Ms .45
international distribution only; produced by Rochelle Films and Navaron Films[ 4]
July 17, 1981
Arthur
Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
July 24, 1981
Wolfen
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
July 31, 1981
Under the Rainbow
August 21, 1981
Prince of the City
Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama Nominee of the Golden Lion distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
August 22, 1981
Evilspeak
international theatrical distribution only; produced by Leisure Investment Company
August 28, 1981
Body Heat
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
September 25, 1981
So Fine
October 30, 1981
Looker
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
November 20, 1981
The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
co-production with Warner Bros. Animation
December 11, 1981
Rollover
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures and IPC Films
December 18, 1981
Sharky's Machine
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
1982
Release date
Title
Notes
February 5, 1982
Personal Best
distribution only; produced by The Geffen Company
February 12, 1982
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man
Nominee for the Palme d'Or distribution with The Ladd Company outside Italy only
March 19, 1982
Deathtrap
April 9, 1982
Chariots of Fire
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture Winner of the BAFTA Award for Best Film Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Film Winner of the National Board of Review Award for Best Film (tied with Reds ) Nominee of the Palme d'Or North American distribution with The Ladd Company only; produced by Allied Stars and Enigma Productions; international distribution handled by 20th Century Fox
April 22, 1982
I, the Jury
international distribution only; produced by American Cinema Productions ; distributed in North America by 20th Century Fox
April 30, 1982
Soup for One
May 21, 1982
Mad Max 2
distribution only; produced by Kennedy Miller Entertainment ; also known as The Road Warrior in North America
May 28, 1982
The Escape Artist [ note 4]
North American theatrical distribution with Orion Pictures only; produced by Zoetrope Studios
June 18, 1982
Firefox
co-production with Malpaso Productions
June 25, 1982
Blade Runner
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 1993 North American theatrical and international distribution outside Hong Kong only; produced by The Ladd Company , Shaw Brothers and Blade Runner Partnership
July 16, 1982
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy [ note 5]
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
July 23, 1982
The World According to Garp
July 30, 1982
Night Shift
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
September 17, 1982
Hammett [ note 4]
North American distribution with Orion Pictures only; produced by Zoetrope Studios
October 1, 1982
Hey Good Lookin'
co-production with Bakshi Productions
October 15, 1982
Love Child
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
November 10, 1982
Creepshow
North American distribution only; produced by Laurel Show, Inc. [ 6]
November 12, 1982
Five Days One Summer
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
November 19, 1982
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales
co-production with Warner Bros. Animation
December 15, 1982
Honkytonk Man
co-production with The Malpaso Company
December 17, 1982
Best Friends
1983
Release date
Title
Notes
January 21, 1983
Independence Day
February 17, 1983
Local Hero
North American distribution only; produced by Enigma Productions, Goldcrest Films and Celandine Films
February 18, 1983
Table for Five [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films
Lovesick
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
March 18, 1983
High Road to China [ note 2]
North American distribution only; produced by Golden Harvest and Jardan Film[ 7]
March 25, 1983
The Outsiders [ note 6]
North American and U.K. distribution only; produced by Zoetrope Studios [ 9]
April 1, 1983
Deadly Eyes [ note 2]
U.S. distribution only; produced by Golden Harvest and Filmtrust Productions
April 15, 1983
Better Late Than Never [ note 2]
British film; U.S. theatrical distribution only; produced by Golden Harvest
April 22, 1983
Cracking Up
U.S. distribution only; produced by Orgolini-Nelson Productions
April 29, 1983
Blue Skies Again
co-production with Lantana Productions
May 13, 1983
The Lift
Dutch film; international distribution outside the Netherlands and United States only; produced by Sigma Film Productions
June 3, 1983
The Man with Two Brains
co-production with Aspen Film Society
June 17, 1983
Superman III
North American distribution and international theatrical distribution only; produced by Dovemead, Ltd.
June 24, 1983
Twilight Zone: The Movie
July 1, 1983
Stroker Ace
North American home media and television and international theatrical distribution only; co-production with Universal Pictures [ 10]
July 15, 1983
Zelig [ note 5]
distribution only; produced by Orion Pictures
July 29, 1983
National Lampoon's Vacation
August 5, 1983
Twice Upon a Time
distribution with The Ladd Company only; produced by Korty Films and Lucasfilm, Ltd. [ 11]
Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island
co-production with Warner Bros. Animation
Risky Business
distribution only; produced by The Geffen Company
August 12, 1983
Cujo [ note 7]
North American and West German distribution only;[ 12] produced by Taft Entertainment Company and Sunn Classic Pictures [ 13]
October 7, 1983
Never Say Never Again [ note 8]
North and Latin American, U.K., Spanish and Danish distribution only;[ 15] produced by Taliafilm [ 16]
October 21, 1983
The Right Stuff
Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2013 distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
November 4, 1983
Deal of the Century
November 10, 1983
Star 80
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
November 24, 1983
Of Unknown Origin
distribution outside Canada only; produced by Mutual Productions , Canadian Film Development Corporation and Famous Players [ 17]
December 9, 1983
Sudden Impact
co-production with The Malpaso Company (uncredited)
1984
Release date
Title
Notes
February 17, 1984
Lassiter [ note 2]
North American distribution only; produced by Golden Harvest
March 9, 1984
Mike's Murder
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
March 23, 1984
Police Academy
March 30, 1984
Purple Hearts
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
April 13, 1984
Swing Shift
co-production with Lantana Productions
May 18, 1984
Finders Keepers [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films
June 1, 1984
Once Upon a Time in America [ note 9]
North American distribution with The Ladd Company only; produced by Embassy International Pictures
June 8, 1984
Gremlins
co-production with Amblin Entertainment
June 29, 1984
Cannonball Run II
North and Latin American distribution only;[ 18] co-production with Golden Harvest
July 20, 1984
The NeverEnding Story
co-distribution with Producers Sales Organization in North and Latin America, the U.K., France and Scandinavia only; produced by Neue Constantin Film
July 27, 1984
Purple Rain
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2019
August 3, 1984
Grandview, U.S.A. [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films
August 17, 1984
Tightrope
co-production with The Malpaso Company
August 24, 1984
Cal
distribution in English-speaking territories only; produced by Goldcrest Films and Enigma Productions
September 21, 1984
Windy City [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films
September 28, 1984
Irreconcilable Differences [ note 7]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by Lantana Films[ 19]
October 19, 1984
The Little Drummer Girl
October 26, 1984
American Dreamer [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films
November 2, 1984
The Killing Fields
Winner of the BAFTA Award for Best Film Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama North American and select international distribution only; produced by Goldcrest Films , International Film Investors and Enigma Productions
November 7, 1984
Oh, God! You Devil
November 16, 1984
Razorback
North American and French distribution only; produced by UAA Films Limited
December 7, 1984
City Heat
co-production with The Malpaso Company
December 21, 1984
Protocol
co-production with Hawn/Sylbert Film Company
1985
Release date
Title
Notes
January 25, 1985
Fandango
co-production with Amblin Entertainment
February 15, 1985
Vision Quest
co-production with The Guber-Peters Company
Beyond the Walls
U.S. theatrical distribution only
March 15, 1985
Lost in America
distribution only; produced by The Geffen Company
March 29, 1985
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
distribution only; produced by The Ladd Company
April 12, 1985
Ladyhawke
North American distribution only; co-production with 20th Century Fox
May 19, 1985
Doin' Time
North American, Australian and West German distribution with The Ladd Company only; produced by Filmcorp Productions
June 7, 1985
The Goonies
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2017 co-production with Amblin Entertainment
June 28, 1985
Pale Rider
co-production with The Malpaso Company
July 10, 1985
Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome
distribution only; produced by Kennedy Miller Productions
July 26, 1985
National Lampoon's European Vacation
August 2, 1985
Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird
co-production with Children's Television Workshop and Muppets, Inc.
August 9, 1985
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
co-production with Aspen Film Society
August 16, 1985
American Flyers
August 23, 1985
The Protector [ note 2]
North American, U.K., Benelux and West German distribution only; produced by Golden Harvest
September 20, 1985
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters [ note 10]
distribution outside Japan only; produced by Zoetrope Studios , Filmlink International and Lucasfilm, Ltd. [ 20]
October 11, 1985
Better Off Dead [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films and A&M Films
After Hours
Inaugural winner of the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature Nominee of the Palme d'Or distribution with The Geffen Company only; produced by Double Play Productions[ 21]
October 25, 1985
Krush Groove
co-production with Crystalite Productions
November 1, 1985
Eleni [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films
November 8, 1985
Target [ note 3]
North American theatrical distribution only; produced by CBS Theatrical Films and The Zanuck/Brown Company
November 15, 1985
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
distribution only; produced by DiC Entertainment and Hallmark Properties
December 6, 1985
Spies Like Us
co-production with Landis/Folsey Productions
December 18, 1985
The Color Purple
Winner of the National Board of Review Award for Best Film Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama co-production with Amblin Entertainment
December 25, 1985
Revolution
British film; North American, U.K. and French distribution only; produced by Goldcrest Films and Viking Films
1986
Release date
Title
Notes
January 17, 1986
The Clan of the Cave Bear
North American distribution only; produced by Producers Sales Organization , The Guber-Peters Company, Jozak/Decade Productions and Jonesfilm
February 14, 1986
Wildcats
co-production with Hawn/Sylbert Film Company
February 21, 1986
The Frog Prince
North American distribution only; produced by Goldcrest Films
March 21, 1986
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
April 25, 1986
Mr. Love
distribution only; produced by Goldcrest Films and Enigma Productions
May 9, 1986
Seven Minutes in Heaven
distribution only; produced by Zoetrope Studios and FR Productions
May 23, 1986
Cobra
co-production with The Cannon Group, Inc.
July 2, 1986
Under the Cherry Moon
July 11, 1986
Club Paradise
August 8, 1986
One Crazy Summer
co-production with A&M Films
August 15, 1986
A Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later
French film
October 1986
Knights & Emeralds
distribution only; produced by Goldcrest Films and Enigma Productions
October 3, 1986
Round Midnight
October 10, 1986
True Stories
distribution only; produced by Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation and Gary Kurfirst Pictures [ 22]
Deadly Friend
co-production with Pan Arts, Inc. and Layton Productions
October 17, 1986
Ratboy
co-production with Malpaso Productions
October 31, 1986
The Mission
Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture Nominee of the BAFTA Award for Best Film Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama British film; North American, U.K., Italian and Spanish distribution only; produced by Goldcrest Films , Kingsmere Productions and Enigma Productions
November 26, 1986
The Mosquito Coast
North American distribution only; produced by The Saul Zaentz Company
December 5, 1986
Heartbreak Ridge
co-production with Malpaso Productions
December 19, 1986
Little Shop of Horrors
distribution only; produced by The Geffen Company
1987
Release date
Title
Notes
January 28, 1987
Instant Justice
co-production with Mulloway Limited
February 12, 1987
Over the Top
North American distribution excluding television only; co-production with The Cannon Group, Inc.
March 6, 1987
Lethal Weapon
co-production with Silver Pictures
March 20, 1987
Burglar
co-production with Nelvana Entertainment
April 3, 1987
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
May 22, 1987
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
co-production with Larco Productions
A Return to Salem's Lot
June 12, 1987
The Witches of Eastwick
co-production with The Guber-Peters Company and Kennedy Miller Productions
June 26, 1987
Full Metal Jacket
co-production with Harrier Films
July 1, 1987
Innerspace
co-production with Amblin Entertainment and The Guber-Peters Company
July 24, 1987
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace [ note 11]
North American distribution excluding television and U.K. distribution only; co-production with The Cannon Group, Inc.
July 31, 1987
The Lost Boys
August 7, 1987
Who's That Girl
co-production with The Guber-Peters Company
August 14, 1987
Disorderlies
September 17, 1987
A Month Later
Dutch film; international distribution only; produced by Sigma Film Productions
October 9, 1987
Surrender
North American distribution excluding television only; co-production with The Cannon Group, Inc.
November 20, 1987
Nuts
Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama co-production with Barwood Films
December 9, 1987
Empire of the Sun
Winner of the National Board of Review Award for Best Film Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama co-production with Amblin Entertainment
1988
Release date
Title
Notes
February 26, 1988
Frantic
co-production with The Mount Company
March 4, 1988
Moving
March 11, 1988
Stand and Deliver
Winner of the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2011 distribution only; produced by American Playhouse Theatrical Films [ 23]
March 18, 1988
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
March 30, 1988
Beetlejuice
distribution only; produced by The Geffen Company
April 8, 1988
Above The Law
June 3, 1988
Funny Farm
co-production with Cornelius Productions and Pan Arts, Inc.
July 8, 1988
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
July 13, 1988
The Dead Pool
co-production with The Malpaso Company
July 22, 1988
Caddyshack II
co-production with The Guber-Peters Company
August 10, 1988
Clean and Sober
co-production with Imagine Entertainment
August 26, 1988
Stealing Home
co-production with The Mount Company
Hot to Trot
September 9, 1988
Running on Empty
Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama North American distribution and U.K. theatrical distribution only;[ 24] produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment and Double Play Productions
September 16, 1988
Crossing Delancey
September 24, 1988
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters
co-production with Warner Bros. Animation
September 30, 1988
Bird
co-production with Malpaso Productions
October 7, 1988
Imagine: John Lennon
Clara's Heart
co-production with MTM Entertainment
October 25, 1988
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2017 co-production with Malpaso Productions , Michael Blackwood Productions and Monk Film Project
October 28, 1988
Feds
distribution only[ 25]
November 4, 1988
Everybody's All-American
co-production with New Visions
November 11, 1988
A Cry in the Dark
North American, Australian and New Zealand distribution only; produced by Cannon Entertainment and Cinema Verity Limited
December 2, 1988
Tequila Sunrise
co-production with The Mount Company
December 21, 1988
Dangerous Liaisons
Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture co-production with Lorimar Film Entertainment and NFH Limited
December 23, 1988
The Accidental Tourist
Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
1989
Release date
Title
Notes
January 25, 1989
Gorillas in the Mist
international distribution only; co-production with Universal Pictures and The Guber-Peters Company
February 3, 1989
Her Alibi
February 24, 1989
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
distribution only; produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment and Clear Productions
March 3, 1989
Lean on Me
March 10, 1989
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
March 24, 1989
Dead Bang
North American distribution and U.K. theatrical distribution only;[ 26] produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment
April 7, 1989
Dead Calm
co-production with Kennedy Miller Productions
April 14, 1989
See You in the Morning
North American distribution and U.K. theatrical distribution only;[ 27] produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment
April 21, 1989
Checking Out [ note 12]
U.S. theatrical distribution only; produced by HandMade Films
May 5, 1989
How to Get Ahead in Advertising [ note 12]
May 26, 1989
Pink Cadillac
co-production with Malpaso Productions
June 23, 1989
Batman
co-production with The Guber-Peters Company and PolyGram Pictures (uncredited)
July 7, 1989
Lethal Weapon 2
co-production with Silver Pictures
August 4, 1989
Young Einstein
August 23, 1989
Cookie
distribution only; produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment
September 22, 1989
Penn & Teller Get Killed
September 29, 1989
In Country
October 20, 1989
Next of Kin
North and Latin American distribution, U.K. and West German theatrical distribution only; produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment and Barry & Enright Productions
November 3, 1989
Second Sight
distribution only; produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment and Ursus Film
December 1, 1989
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
co-production with Hughes Entertainment
December 15, 1989
Driving Miss Daisy [ note 13]
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Winner of the National Board of Review Award for Best Film Nominee of the BAFTA Award for Best Film Nominee of the Golden Bear North American and U.K. distribution only; co-production with The Zanuck Company [ 28]
December 20, 1989
Roger & Me
Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2013 distribution only; produced by Dog Eat Dog Films [ 29]
December 21, 1989
The Delinquents
distribution outside Australia and New Zealand only; co-production with Village Roadshow Pictures
December 22, 1989
Tango & Cash
co-production with The Guber-Peters Company
See also
Notes
^ Owned by Shout! Studios (via Westchester Films )
^ a b c d e f Owned by Fortune Star
^ a b c d e f g h i Owned by Paramount Pictures (via CBS )
^ a b Owned by American Zoetrope , with U.S. distribution rights split between Rialto Pictures for theatrical and Lionsgate for certain rights
^ a b Director Woody Allen would retain rights to this film after its release, later selling it in 2000 to MGM , Orion Pictures ' parent[ 5]
^ Co-owned by American Zoetrope , with U.K. and Irish distribution rights currently held by Zoetrope's international contractor StudioCanal (through its British division )[ 8]
^ a b Owned by Paramount Pictures (via Melange Pictures )
^ Producer Jack Schwartzman would retain ownership of the film until 1997, when MGM , owner of the Eon James Bond film series , acquired the film from Schwartzman's estate[ 14]
^ Owned by Regency Enterprises , with Disney (via 20th Century Studios ) handling distribution; Warner Bros. would later reclaim international rights to Once Upon a Time in America upon signing a deal with Regency between 1991 to 1999, and continued to retain worldwide rights until 2015 when it was transferred back to Regency
^ Owned by American Zoetrope , with U.S. distribution rights currently licensed to Janus Films and The Criterion Collection , and Fortissimo Films for worldwide sales rights
^ Warner Bros. has since reclaimed international rights to Superman IV: The Quest for Peace from MGM
^ a b Owned by HandMade Films , with U.S. distribution rights currently licensed to RLJE Films
^ U.K. and Irish distribution rights to Driving Miss Daisy are currently held by Pathé (the successor-in-interest to international rights holder Allied Filmmakers )
References
^ "No Nukes (1980)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 . A brief in the 1 Apr 1980 DV reported that Warner Bros. had picked up the worldwide distribution rights.
^ "Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-10 .
^ "Eyes of a Stranger (1981)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 . An item in the 31 Dec 1980 Var announced that Warner Bros. had acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.
^ "Ms. 45 (1981)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-10 . 1 May 1981 release at eighty New York City theaters was planned with Rochelle Films handling domestic distribution and Warner Bros. taking on worldwide distribution in Jul 1980.
^ DiOrio, Carl (August 3, 2000). "MGM picks up 11 Allen pix for library" . Variety . Retrieved November 12, 2024 .
^ "Creepshow (1982)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 . On 15 May 1982, LAHExam announced that Warner Bros. had taken over as the film's domestic distributor, following a bidding war, which also included Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures, according to a 10 Jun 1982 DV (Daily Variety) article.
^ "High Road to China (1983)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ "The Outsiders is newly restored in 4K" . StudioCanal UK . Retrieved November 12, 2024 .
^ "The Outsiders (1983)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ "Stroker Ace (1983)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ "Twice Upon a Time (1983)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ "Cujo (1983)" . ofdb.de .
^ "Cujo (1983)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ Karon, Paul (December 3, 1997). "MGM nabs 'Never' " . Variety . Retrieved November 12, 2024 .
^ "Never Say Never Again (1983)" . Danish Film Database .
^ "Never Say Never Again (1983)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ "Of Unknown Origin (1983)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ "Um Rally Muito Louco - Burt Reynolds - Shirley Maclaine Raro" . produto.mercadolivre.com.br .
^ "Irreconcilable Differences (1984)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-12 .
^ "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-11 . According to a 23 May 1984 article in Var and a 2 May 1985 article in DV, Warner Bros. invested $3 million in exchange for distribution rights in all territories except Japan.
^ "After Hours (1985)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-11 . Var reported that once Scorsese committed to the film, the Geffen Company agreed to a "negative pick up" deal. Geffen contributed $500,000 on top of the original $3.5 million budget, increasing the budget to $4 million; in exchange for distribution rights and a share of the profits.
^ "True Stories (1986)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-11 . On 18 Aug 1986, HR announced that Warner Bros. Pictures had acquired domestic and international distribution rights, and a release was planned for Oct 1986.
^ "Stand and Deliver (1988)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-11 . According to a 17 Mar 1988 HR "Hollywood Report" column, Warner Bros. changed the title to Stand and Deliver after acquiring distribution rights, also adding the song "Stand and Deliver" by Mr. Mister to end credits.
^ "Running on Empty (15)" . British Board of Film Classification .
^ "Feds (1988)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-11 .
^ "Dead Bang (18)" . British Board of Film Classification .
^ "See You In The Morning (15)" . British Board of Film Classification .
^ "Driving Miss Daisy (1989)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-11 .
^ "Roger & Me (1989)" . AFI Catalog of Feature Films . Retrieved 2024-11-11 . The following week, a 31 Oct 1989 HR article announced that Warner Bros. acquired worldwide distribution rights for $2.5 million, with an additional $2.5 million guaranteed for prints and advertising.