80sfilms

I may be in the minority here, but I adore 1986’s Legal Eagles.

The film starred Robert Redford as Tom Logan, a rising assistant D.A. who is tasked with prosecuting a woman (Daryl Hannah) for theft of a painting by her father.

The defendant’s lawyer, Laura Kelly (played by Debra Winger), client Chelsea Deardon (Hannah) and Tom eventually make for an odd little love triangle.

Legal Eagles was directed by Ivan Reitman, who also helmed Ghostbusters II (1989), Twins (1988/I), Casual Sex? (1988), Ghost Busters (1984), Stripes (1981), and, lest we not forget, the more recent comedic gems Road Trip (2000) and Old School (2003).

Redford took on more serious roles in Out of Africa (1985), The Natural (1984) and Brubaker (1980); while Winger starred in both big hits and small gems of the 80s, such as Made in Heaven (1987), Black Widow (1987), Terms of Endearment (1983), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Cannery Row (1982) and Urban Cowboy (1980). Hannah also enjoyed success in the 80s with turns in Steel Magnolias (1989), Wall Street (1987), Roxanne (1987) and Splash (1984).

Legal Eaglesis a light, funny romp through the legal system, and stars Redford and Winger share nice chemistry–enough to make it worth watching this 80s rom com.

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