‘The Falcon and the Snowman’ released in the U.S. 30 years ago today (Jan 25 1985)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'The Falcon and the Snowman' trailer

(Friday, January 25, 1985) — The Falcon and the Snowman, a spy film about two angry young Americans who sell national secrets to the Soviets, opened today in U.S. theaters (including the Coronet in New York City).

Directed by John Schlesinger, the film starred Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn.