But one of the decade’s biggest contributions to the zeitgeist was its stars.
From there,Streep continued to garner critical acclaim.
Nicholson continued to be a critical darling, buthe reached his high point in the 1980s.
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Throughout the ’80s, Nicholson starred in a wide variety of films.
The following year, she appeared inBrian De Palma’sScarfaceas the titular character’s love interest, Elvira Hancock.
1988’sMarried to the Mobwas a critical breakthrough for her.
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At the center of three of Hughes' most notable ’80s projects wasMolly Ringwald.
AfterBeverly Hills Cop, Murphy continued to be a box office draw.
He then turnedRockyinto a franchise, beginning with the release ofRocky IIin 1979, which he also directed.
In the ’80s, Stallone found even more fame withadditionalRockymoviesand another franchise that would become a box office giant.
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