List of American films of 1983

This is a list of American films released in 1983.

In 1983:


List of films

Title Director Cast Genre Note
10 to Midnight J. Lee Thompson Charles Bronson, Lisa Eilbacher, Andrew Stevens Action Cannon
All the Right MovesMichael Chapman Tom Cruise, Craig T. Nelson, Lea Thompson, Chris Penn Drama 20th Century Fox
Americana David Carradine David Carradine, Barbara Hershey Drama
Amityville 3-DRichard Fleischer Tony Roberts, Tess Harper, Robert Joy Horror2nd sequel to The Amityville Horror
Angelo My Love Robert Duvall Drama Cinecom
Anna to the Infinite PowerRobert Wiemer Dina Merrill, Jack Gilford Sci-fi direct to TV
Baby It's YouJohn Sayles Rosanna Arquette, Vincent Spano, Joanna Merlin Drama Paramount
Bad BoysRick Rosenthal Sean Penn, Esai Morales, Reni Santoni, Ally Sheedy Drama Universal
The Big ChillLawrence Kasdan Glenn Close, Tom Berenger, Kevin Kline, JoBeth Williams, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Meg Tilly, Mary Kay Place Drama3 Academy Award nominations
Bill Cosby: HimselfBill Cosby Bill Cosby Comedy concert
The Black Stallion ReturnsRobert Dalva Kelly Reno, Vincent Spano, Teri Garr Family sequel to The Black Stallion
Blue ThunderJohn Badham Roy Scheider, Malcolm McDowell, Daniel Stern Action Columbia
Born in FlamesLizzie Borden Jeanne Satterfield 16 mm film
BrainstormDouglas Trumbull Natalie Wood, Christopher Walken, Louise Fletcher Sci-fi Wood's final film
BreathlessJim McBride Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky Dramaremake of 1960 film
Can She Bake a Cherry Pie? Henry Jaglom Karen Black, Michael Emil Comedy
Chicken Ranch Nick Broomfield Documentary
ChristineJohn CarpenterKeith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton Thrillerbased on novel by Stephen King
A Christmas StoryBob Clark Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon Comedybased on story by Jean Shepherd
Circle of PowerBobby Roth Yvette Mimieux Drama
Class Lewis John Carlino Jacqueline Bisset, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Cliff Robertson Comedy Orion
CopkillerRoberto Faenza Harvey Keitel, John Lydon Drama
Cracking Up Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis, Herb Edelman, Zane Buzby Comedy last film Lewis directed
Cross CreekMartin Ritt Mary Steenburgen, Peter Coyote, Rip Torn, Alfre Woodard, Dana Hill Biographystory of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
CujoLewis Teague Dee Wallace, Danny Pintauro, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Christopher Stone Horrorbased on Stephen King novel
D.C. Cab Joel Schumacher Adam Baldwin, Mr. T, Gary Busey Comedy RKO
Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island Friz Freleng Mel Blanc, June Foray Animation Compilation
Daniel Sidney Lumet Timothy Hutton, Mandy Patinkin, Lindsay Crouse Drama based on novel by E.L. Doctorow
The Day AfterNicholas Meyer Jason Robards, Steve Guttenberg, JoBeth Williams, John Lithgow, John Cullum, Jeff East DramaTV film; 12 Emmy nominations
The Dead ZoneDavid CronenbergChristopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Herbert Lom, Brooke Adams, Tom Skeritt, Anthony Zerbe Thrillerbased on Stephen King novel
Deal of the CenturyWilliam Friedkin Chevy Chase, Gregory Hines, Sigourney Weaver Comedy Warner Bros.
Doctor Detroit Michael Pressman Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Donna Dixon Comedy Universal
Easy MoneyJames Signorelli Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, Jennifer Jason Leigh Comedy Orion
Eddie and the Cruisers Martin Davidson Michael Paré, Tom Berenger, Ellen Barkin Drama sequel in 1989
Eddie Macon's Run Jeff Kanew Kirk Douglas, John Schneider, Lee Purcell Crime Universal
El Norte Gregory Nava Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando Drama
Eureka Nicolas Roeg Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer Drama MGM/UA
Exposed James Toback Nastassja Kinski, Rudolf Nureyev, Harvey Keitel Drama MGM/UA
Ferestadeh Parviz Sayyad Parviz Sayyad, Mary Apick Drama
FlashdanceAdrian Lyne Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Belinda Bauer Drama Oscar for Best Song
Get CrazyAllan Arkush Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, Lou Reed Comedy
Going BerserkDavid Steinberg John Candy, Eugene Levy, Pat Hingle Comedy
Gorky ParkMichael Apted William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Brian Dennehy Crime dramabased on Martin Cruz Smith novel
Heart Like a WheelJonathan Kaplan Bonnie Bedelia, Beau Bridges Biographystory of Shirley Muldowney
Hercules Luigi Cozzi Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning Fantasy
High Road to China Brian G. Hutton Tom Selleck, Bess Armstrong, Wilford Brimley Adventure Warner Bros.
The House on Sorority RowMark Ronson Kathryn McNeil, Eileen Davidson Horror
The HungerTony Scott Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, David Bowie Horror MGM
Independence Day Robert Mandel Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Dianne Wiest Drama
Jaws 3-DJoe Alves Bess Armstrong, Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett, Jr. Thriller2nd sequel to Jaws
The KeepMichael Mann Scott Glenn, Jürgen Prochnow, Ian McKellen Horror
The King of Comedy Martin Scorsese Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard, Tony Randall Comedy 20th Century Fox
Lianna John Sayles Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries Drama United Artists
Liquid Sky Slava Tsukerman Anne Carlisle, Paula E. Sheppard Drama
Lone Wolf McQuade Steve Carver Chuck Norris, David Carradine, Barbara Carrera Action Orion
The Lonely Lady Peter Sasdy Pia Zadora, Lloyd Bochner, Joseph Cali, Bibi Besch, Anthony Holland, Ray Liotta Dramabased on Harold Robbins novel; 11 Razzie nominations
The Lords of Discipline Franc Roddam David Keith, G. D. Spradlin Dramabased on Pat Conroy novel
Losin' ItCurtis Hanson Tom Cruise, Jackie Earle Haley, Shelley Long Comedy Embassy
LovesickMarshall Brickman Dudley Moore, Alec Guinness, Elizabeth McGovern Comedy Warner Bros.
The Man Who Loved WomenBlake Edwards Burt Reynolds, Julie Andrews, Sela Ward, Marilu Henner Dramaremake of 1977 French film
The Man with Two BrainsCarl Reiner Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner Comedy Warner Bros.
Man, Woman and Child Dick Richards Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner Drama from novel by Erich Segal
Max Dugan ReturnsHerbert Ross Jason Robards, Marsha Mason, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Broderick Comedywritten by Neil Simon
Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-SynCharles Band Kelly Preston, Tim Thomerson Sci-fi
Mickey's Christmas Carol Burny Mattinson Animation Disney; 26 minutes
Mr. MomStan Dragoti Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Martin Mull Comedy 20th Century Fox
My Brother's WeddingCharles Burnett Drama
My TutorGeorge Bowers Caren Kaye, Matt Lattanzi, Crispin Glover Comedy Crown
Nate and HayesFerdinand Fairfax, John Hughes Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe Action Paramount
National Lampoon's VacationHarold Ramis Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, John Candy, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron Comedy 1st in Vacation series
Never Cry WolfCarroll Ballard Brian Dennehy, Charles Martin Smith Drama Disney
Night WarningBill Asher Bo Svenson, Julia Duffy, Bill Paxton Horror
A Night in HeavenJohn G. Avildsen Christopher Atkins, Lesley Ann Warren Drama 20th Century Fox
NightmaresJoseph Sargent Lance Henriksen, Emilio Estevez Horror
Of Unknown Origin George P. Cosmatos Peter Weller, Jennifer Dale Horror Warner Bros.
The Osterman WeekendSam Peckinpah Rutger Hauer, Craig T. Nelson, John Hurt, Burt Lancaster, Dennis Hopper, Chris Sarandon, Meg Foster Suspensebased on Robert Ludlum novel; Peckinpah's final film
The OutsidersFrancis Ford CoppolaC. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise Dramabased on S. E. Hinton novel
The Pirates of Penzance Wilford Leach Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, Angela Lansbury Operetta based on musical by Gilbert and Sullivan
Porky's II: The Next DayBob Clark Mark Herrier, Kaki Hunter Comedysequel to Porky's
Princess Daisy Waris Hussein Rupert Everett, Lindsay Wagner, Merete Van Kamp, Claudia Cardinale, Barbara Bach Romance based on Judith Krantz novel; TV mini-series
Private School Noel Black Phoebe Cates, Betsy Russell, Matthew Modine Comedy Universal
Psycho II Richard Franklin Anthony Perkins, Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia, Vera Miles Horrorsequel to 1960 film
Reuben, Reuben Robert Ellis Miller Tom Conti, Kelly McGillis Romance 20th Century Fox
Revenge of the Ninja Sam Firstenberg Sho Kosugi, Arthur Roberts Action
Richard Pryor: Here and NowRichard Pryor Richard Pryor Comedy Concert
The Right StuffPhilip Kaufman Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward, Sam Shepard, Charles Frank, Lance Henriksen Drama, Biographybased on book by Tom Wolfe; won 4 Academy Awards
Risky BusinessPaul Brickman Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay Comedy Warner Bros.
Romantic Comedy Arthur Hiller Dudley Moore, Mary Steenburgen Comedy play by Bernard Slade
Rumble FishFrancis Ford Coppola Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane, Nicolas Cage Dramabased on S. E. Hinton novel
Running Brave D.S. Everett Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Graham Greene Biography story of Billy Mills
SaharaAndrew V. McLaglen Brooke Shields, Lambert Wilson Drama Cannon
ScarfaceBrian De PalmaAl Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia Crime drama Universal; remake of 1932 film
SilkwoodMike Nichols Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson Drama 5 Oscar nominations
Sleepaway Camp Robert Hiltzik Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten Horror
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 Dick Lowry Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Pat McCormick Comedy2nd Smokey and the Bandit sequel
Something Wicked This Way ComesJack Clayton Jonathan Pryce, Jason Robards, Pam Grier Fantasybased on Ray Bradbury story
Space RaidersHoward R. Cohen Vince Edwards Sci-fi
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden ZoneLamont Johnson Peter Strauss, Molly Ringwald, Ernie Hudson Sci-fi Columbia
Spring Break Sean S. Cunningham Perry Lang, Corinne Wahl Comedy Columbia
Star 80Bob Fosse Eric Roberts, Mariel Hemingway, Cliff Robertson Drama, Biography story of Dorothy Stratten; Fosse's final film
The Star ChamberPeter Hyams Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto Crime drama 20th Century Fox
Return of the Jedi Richard MarquandMark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams Science fiction3rd Star Wars film released
Staying AliveSylvester Stallone John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes, Finola Hughes Musical, Dramasequel to Saturday Night Fever; 5 Razzie nominations
Still SmokinTommy Chong Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong Comedy Paramount
The Sting II Jeremy Kagan Jackie Gleason, Teri Garr, Karl Malden Crime comedy sequel to The Sting
Strange BrewRick Moranis Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Max von Sydow Comedybased on SCTV characters
Strange Invaders Michael Laughlin Paul Le Mat, Diana Scarwid, Nancy Allen Sci-fi, Comedy Orion
StreamersRobert Altman Matthew Modine, David Alan Grier, George Dzundza Dramabased on David Rabe play
Stroker AceHal Needham Burt Reynolds, Jim Nabors, Ned Beatty, Loni Anderson Comedy 5 Razzie nominations
Sudden ImpactClint Eastwood Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle Crime drama3rd sequel to Dirty Harry
Superman IIIRichard Lester Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Robert Vaughn, Annette O'Toole Action2nd sequel to 1978 film
The SurvivorsMichael Ritchie Walter Matthau, Robin Williams, Jerry Reed Comedy Columbia
Table for FiveRobert Lieberman Jon Voight, Richard Crenna, Roxana Zal Drama Warner Bros.
Tender MerciesBruce Beresford Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Ellen Barkin DramaAcademy Award for Duvall
Terms of EndearmentJames L. Brooks Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Danny DeVito, John Lithgow Drama, Comedywon 5 Academy Awards
Testament Lynne Littman Jane Alexander, William Devane, Roxana Zal Drama Paramount
To Be or Not to BeAlan Johnson Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, José Ferrer, Tim Matheson Comedyremake of 1942 film
Tough Enough Richard Fleischer Dennis Quaid, Pam Grier, Stan Shaw, Warren Oates Drama Oates' final film
Trading PlacesJohn Landis Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Ameche, Ralph Bellamy Comedywon two BAFTA awards
TrenchcoatMichael Tuchner Robert Hays, Margot Kidder Comedy Disney
Twilight Zone: The MovieJohn Landis, Joe Dante, George Miller, Steven Spielberg Vic Morrow, John Lithgow, Kathleen Quinlan, Scatman Crothers, Kevin McCarthy, Dan Aykroyd, Albert Brooks Science fictionbased on the TV series; Morrow's final film
Twice Upon a Time John Korty Animation
Two of a KindJohn Herzfeld John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Charles Durning Comedy5 Razzie nominations
Uncommon ValorTed Kotcheff Gene Hackman, Fred Ward, Tex Cobb, Patrick Swayze Action, War Paramount
Under FireRoger Spottiswoode Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Ed Harris Drama Orion
Valley GirlMartha Coolidge Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman Comedy Atlantic
VideodromeDavid Cronenberg James Woods, Deborah Harry Sci-fi Universal
Vigilante William Lustig Robert Forster, Fred Williamson, Rutanya Alda Action Vestron Video
Walking the Edge Norbert Meisel Robert Forster, Nancy Kwan, Joe Spinell Action Empire Pictures
WarGamesJohn Badham Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, Ally Sheedy Drama 3 Oscar nominations
Warrior of the Lost WorldDavid Worth Donald Pleasence, Persis Khambatta, Fred Williamson Sci-fi made in Italy
WavelengthMike Gray Robert Carradine, Keenan Wynn Sci-fi New World
Winds of War Dan Curtis Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, John Houseman, Polly Bergen, Jan-Michael Vincent War, Dramabased on Herman Wouk novel; TV mini-series
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore Rick Reinert Animation Disney; 25 minutes
Without a Trace Stanley R. Jaffe Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes Drama 20th Century Fox
YentlBarbra Streisand Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving Musical 2 Golden Globes
ZeligWoody Allen Woody Allen, Mia Farrow Mockumentary Orion
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