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Thursday, February 8, 2024

On this day in movie history - Cold Pursuit (2019):

Cold Pursuit,

directed by Hans Petter Moland,

written by Frank Baldwin,

was released in the United States on February 8, 2019.
A remake of In Order of Disappearance aka Kraftidioten (2014), directed by Hans Petter Moland.
Music by George Fenton.

Cast:
Liam Neeson, Tom Bateman, Tom Jackson, Emmy Rossum, Domenick Lombardozzi, Julia Jones, John Doman, Laura Dern, Aleks Paunovic, William Forsythe, Raoul Trujillo, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Michael Eklund, Bradley Stryker, David O'Hara, Christopher Logan, Nathaniel Arcand, Ben Cotton, Micheál Richardson, Mitchell Saddleback, Manna Nichols, Arnold Pinnock, Wesley MacInnes, Elysia Rotaru, Nicholas Holmes, Michael Adamthwaite, Elizabeth Thai, Gus Halper, Kyle Nobess, Glen Gould, Glenn Wrage, Michael Bean, Nels Lennarson.

On this day in music history: Careless Loving, by Roxanne Potvin (2004):

The album Careless Loving,

by Roxanne Potvin,

was released on February 8, 2004.

On this day in music history - Rossini Recital, by Cecilia Bartoli (1991):

The album Rossini Recital,

by Cecilia Bartoli,

was released on February 8, 1991.

On this day in movie history - Witness (1985):

Witness,

directed by Peter Weir,

written by Earl W. Wallace and William Kelley,

based on a story by Earl W. Wallace, Pamela Wallace and William Kelley,

was released in the United States on February 8, 1985.
Music by Maurice Jarre.

Cast:
Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš, Josef Sommer, Alexander Godunov, Danny Glover, Brent Jennings, Patti LuPone, Angus MacInnes, Viggo Mortensen, Frederick Rolf, John Garson, Ed Crowley, Timothy Carhart, Beverly May, Richard Chaves, Robert Earl Jones, Sylvia Kauders.

On this day in movie history - Taxi Driver (1976):

Taxi Driver,

directed by Martin Scorsese,

written by Paul Schrader,

was released in the United States on February 8, 1976.

Music by Bernard Hermann.

Cast:
Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle, Steven Prince, Harvey Keitel, Martin Scorsese, Harry Northup, Victor Argo, Joe Spinell, Diahnne Abbott.

Born on this day – Richard Romanus:

Richard Romanus

Actor

Writer

Producer

February 8, 1945 – December 23, 2023

With Harvey Keitel and Martin Scorsese, in Mean Streets (1973).

Credits:

The Young Black Stallion (2003); The Sopranos (1999–2002); Nailed (2001); Providence (2001); Carlo's Wake (1999); If You Believe (1999); Giving Up the Ghost (1998); Urban Relics (1998); NYPD Blue (1996); Diagnosis Murder (1996); Charlie Grace (1995); The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995); Northern Exposure (1995); Chicago Hope (1994); Cops and Robbersons (1994); Johnny Bago (1993); Point of No Return (1993); Reasonable Doubts (1992); To Protect and Serve (1992); The Entertainers (1991); Jake and the Fatman (1991); Oscar (1991); Final Stage (1990); Hollywood Heartbreak (1990); Married to the Mob (1989); Mission: Impossible (1989); Midnight Caller (1989); The Couch Trip (1988); Cagney & Lacey (1983–1987); Ghost of a Chance (1987); The A-Team (1983–1986); MacGyver (1985–1986); Murphy's Law (1986); Hill Street Blues (1986); Shadow Chasers (1985); Stir Crazy (1985); Tales from the Darkside (1985); Fame (1985); Crackups (1984); Protocol (1984); Hunter (1984); Second Sight: A Love Story (1984); More Than Murder (1984); Hardcastle and McCormick (1983); Strangers Kiss (1983); Matt Houston (1982); Hey Good Lookin' (1982); Strike Force (1981–1982); Pandemonium (1982); Foul Play (1981); Fantasy Island (1981); Heavy Metal (1981); Hart to Hart (1980); Sitting Ducks (1980); Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980); Gold of the Amazon Women (1979); The Rockford Files (1978); Hawaii Five-O (1978); Outtakes (1977); Starsky and Hutch (1977); Night Drive (1977); Wizards (1977); Charlie's Angels (1977); Russian Roulette (1975); Kojak (1974); Rhoda (1974); The Dion Brothers (1974); Mean Streets (1973); Mod Squad (1970–1971); Night Chase (1970); Walk the Walk (1970); Mission: Impossible (1970); The Ghastly Ones (1968).

Born on this day – James Dean:

James Dean

Actor

February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955

Credits:

The Big Story (1953–1957); Giant (1956); Crossroads (1955); Rebel Without a Cause (1955); Schlitz Playhouse (1955); Lux Video Theatre (1952–1955); East of Eden (1955); Kraft Theatre (1955); General Electric Theater (1954); Danger (1953–1954); Kraft Theatre (1954); The Philco Television Playhouse (1954); Pepsi Commercial (1954); Robert Montgomery Presents (1953); Armstrong Circle Theatre (1953); Kraft Theatre (1952–1953); Campbell Summer Soundstage (1953); Omnibus (1953); Studio One (1952–1953); Tales of Tomorrow (1953); Treasury Men in Action (1953); Trouble Along the Way (1953); You Are There (1953); The Kate Smith Hour (1953); Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952); Hallmark Hall of Fame (1952); CBS Television Workshop (1952); Sailor Beware (1952); The Stu Erwin Show (1951); Fixed Bayonets! (1951); The Bigelow Theatre (1951); Family Theatre (1951).