In addition to shoulder posters and perms, the eighties had some pretty good movies that are still iconic today. From “Karate Kid” to “Stars Wars” – those were the best films from the past decade.
“Karate Kid” and Co .: The best films of the eighties
“Karate Kid” was released in 1984. The film is about the 15-year-old “Daniel LaRusso” (Ralph Macchio), who is from “Mr. Miyagi ”(Pat Morita) learned the art of karate. In addition to several film sequels there are since 2018 also the Netflix series “Cobra Kai”, which continues the story.
In the eighties, the second and third “Star Wars” films also hit theaters: “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: Episode VI – The Return of the Jedi”. The franchise is still one of the most successful in the world today. There are various sequels, prequels and spin-offs of the original films.
The “Back to the Future” trilogy also enjoyed great success in the 1980s. The stories about “Marty McFly” are unforgettable. More 80’s must-see movies can be found in the video.
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