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Class of 1984 is a 1982 crime thriller film directed by Mark Lester, produced by Arthur Kent, and co-written by Tom Holland and John Saxton, based on a story by Holland. The film stars Perry King, Merrie Lynn Ross, Timothy Van Patten, Lisa Langlois, Stefan Arngrim, Michael J. Fox, and Roddy McDowall.
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The 80s is riddled with hit action films that perhaps didn't do so well with the critics but certainly captured the attention of the average moviegoer. The Arnold era of intense silly action and explosions which led to an entire genre within two decades growing to such an inflated level that it inevitably collapsed in on itself at the turn of the century. With the new milenium, the action genre completely changed. F…More
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When Mark L. Lester brought his screenplay based on a story by Tom Holland to theaters in 1982, he stated in a documentary that "it was intended as a warning to America to stop violence in the school systems." Back then, it was shocking news for a gun to be used on school premises when it did happen. Gun shootings in schools are much more frequent today. "Class Of 1984" just happens to be one of my favorite cult fil…More