1982 in film: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

See also: 1981 in film, other events of 1982, 1983 in film, list of 'years in film'.

Events

• January 11 - Production begins on the Star Wars sequel, Return of the Jedi.
• September 13 - Keanu Reeves moves to college.
• The THX Sound System is developed for use in movie theaters.

1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
2. Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman
3. An Officer and a Gentleman
4. Rocky III, starring Sylvester Stallone
5. Poltergeist
6. 48 Hrs., starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte
7. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
8. Annie
9. The Verdict

• Best Picture: Gandhi - Indo-British Films, Columbia
• Best Actor: Ben Kingsley - Gandhi
• Best Actress: Meryl Streep - Sophie's Choice

• March 11 - Thora Birch
• April 30 - Kirsten Dunst

• March 5 - John Belushi, actor
• March 6 - Ayn Rand, writer
• June 18 - Curt Jurgens, Austrian actor

• Gandhi
• Grease 2
• Fanny and Alexander, directed by Ingmar Bergman
• Friday the 13th, Part 3
• Blade Runner
• The Secret of NIMH
• Tron