Video: 'Sophie's Choice' trailer

(Wednesday, December 8, 1982) — Sophie’s Choice, a drama film about a Polish immigrant, Sophie, and her tempestuous lover who share a boarding house with a young writer in Brooklyn, was released today in the U.S.

Directed by Alan J. Pakula, the film starred Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol.

Video: 'The Verdict' trailer

(Wednesday, December 8, 1982) — The Verdict, a courtroom drama film about a down-on-his-luck alcoholic lawyer who pushes a medical malpractice case in order to improve his own situation, but discovers along the way that he is doing the right thing, was released today in the U.S.

Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason and Milo O’Shea.

Video: '48 Hrs.' trailer

(Wednesday, December 8, 1982) — 48 Hrs., an action comedy film directed about a cop and convict who team up to catch a cop-killer, was released today in the U.S.

Directed by Walter Hill, the film stars Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.