The 1980s produced some of the most iconic comedic moments in cinema.

From infamous catchphrases to synonymous soundtracks, it was a decade of technological discovery and unforgettable performances.

Some deserve their place in oblivion, while others are just victims of bad luck.

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In addition to espionage, Hanks' character engages in romantic entanglements with ’80s hot commoditiesCarrie FisherandLori Singer.

Despite an impressive cast and generally entertaining action, the comedy/thriller was a flop.

Anthony Edwards faces a German officer in uniform as they exchange documents in the 80s movie Gotcha!

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Jessie ignores the woman’s claims but soon discovers her father’s wish has come true.

However, flying below the crackling buzz of larger studio productions makesMaid to Orderauthentic in its messaging.

Jessie, once well-acquainted with luxury, becomes an outlier overnight.

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The bewildered baseball player must spend thirty million dollars in thirty days to collect the whole sum.

However,Brewster’s Millionsrecycled story and lackluster writing created a missed opportunity, wasting their collective natural talent.

BetweenThe GodfatherandMisery,Caan’s self-imposed semi-retirement from actingwas predicated by his time onKiss Me Goodbye.

A group of blonde haired girls hanging out on the beach in ‘Puberty Blues’

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Robert Downey Jr. as Julian Wells looking at a person offscreen with a slight smirk in Less than Zero

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Jim Belushi next to Lori Singer, and Tom Hanks in a promotional still from The Man With One Red Shoe.

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Ally Sheedy in a Purple Rain t-shirt looking down at money offered to her by Michael Ontkean in Maid to Order.

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A still from Vice Versa featuring Fred Savage as Charlie Seymour consoling Judge Reinhold as Marshall Seymour

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John Candy in a colorful shirt talking to Richard Pryor in a Chicago Cubs outfit in Brewsters Millions.

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Toby (Kristen Riter) and her date in ‘Student Bodies’

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James Caan in a suit and hat with a halo next to Sally Field and Jeff Bridges who are smiling in Kiss Me Goodbye.

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Kevin Bacon as Nick Chapman and Emily Longstreth as Susan Rawlings in ‘The Big Picture’ (1989)

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