Question
The films of 1982 offered everything from adventure to sci-fi to screwball comedy. And since there was no streaming, hitting the theater was the only way to be entertained without having to watch a commercial.
But of all the great movies that came out this year, which one would you have probably been buying a ticket for on this day in April of 1982?
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Correct Answer: Porky's
The answer is: Porky's. Yes, you read that right: The number one movie in the country in April of 1982 was Porky's, the '50s nostalgia comedy that was essentially 1982's American Pie.In fact, it dominated the box office for 8 weeks straight and was the fifth-highest-grossing film of the year.Source
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