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Before They Were Famous... Early Films of Your Favorite Stars
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The Outsiders - The Complete Novel (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Outsiders - The Complete Novel (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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This adaptation of S.E. Hinton's coming of age novel helped launch the careers of Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, Diane Lane, Emilio Estevez, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, and Patrick Swayze. This DVD edition contains 22 minutes of footage cut from the original film resulting in a cut more faithful to the novel.
Dazed & Confused (Widescreen Flashback Edition)Dazed & Confused (Widescreen Flashback Edition)
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This flashback to high school life in 70's features Ben Affleck as paddle wielding sadist O'Bannion and Matthew McConaughey as Wooderson (two of their most memorable roles to date). The rest of cast is a who's who of respected indie actors such as Parker Posey, Joey Lauren Adams, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins, Jason London, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, and Cole Hauser.
Over the EdgeOver the Edge
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Matt Dillon's film debut is one of the best juvenile deliquent films ever produced. Also features Vincent Spano in one of his earliest roles.
School TiesSchool Ties
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Features early performances from Brendan Frasier, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Chris O'Donnell.
DinerDiner
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Coming of age classic helped launch Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Tim Daly, Ellen Barkin, and Paul Reiser.
FlirtingFlirting
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Great early performances by Nicole Kidman, Thandie Newton, and Noah Taylor. A groundbreakingly honest coming of age story that too few outside of Australia have seen.
Footloose (Special Collector's Edition)Footloose (Special Collector's Edition)
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Kevin Bacon's breakthough role alongside other future stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Penn.
Taps (Special Edition)Taps (Special Edition)
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Sean Penn's first feature film (he beat out 2000 other actors to get the role) also starred Tom Cruise and Timothy Hutton.
Weird Science (High School Reunion Collection)Weird Science (High School Reunion Collection)
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Bill Paxton as Chet... need I say more?
Primal FearPrimal Fear
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In only his second feature film Edward Norton managed to steal the movie from Richard Gere, the rest is history.
Romper Stomper (Two-Disc Special Edition)Romper Stomper (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Widescreen Special Edition)Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Widescreen Special Edition)
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Featured three actors who later won Oscars for Best Actor: Sean Penn (Spicoli - the ultimate stoner/surfer dude), Forest Whitaker (Charles Jefferson), and Nicolas Cage (Brad's Bud - in his feature film debut). Plus early performances from Anthony Edwards and Jennifer Jason Lee.
Halloween (Divimax 25th Anniversary Edition)Halloween (Divimax 25th Anniversary Edition)
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John Carpenter's horror classic launched the career of Jamie Lee Curtis.
Heathers (THX Version)Heathers (THX Version)
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Carrie (Special Edition)Carrie (Special Edition)
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