The following is a list of films produced and/or released by Columbia Pictures in 1980–1989. Most films listed here were distributed theatrically in the United States by the company's distribution division, Sony Pictures Releasing (formerly known as Triumph Releasing Corporation (1982–1994) and Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International (1988–2005)). It is one of the Big Five film studios. Columbia Pictures is a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Sony.

1980

Release date Title Notes
March 1980The American Success Company
May 30, 1980The Hollywood Knightsco-production with Polygram Pictures
June 1, 1980The Mountain Men
June 6, 1980Night of the JugglerUS theatrical distribution only; produced by GCC Productions
June 13, 1980Wholly Moses!
June 20, 1980The Blue Lagoon
July 11, 1980Used Cars
October 1, 1980Gloria
October 17, 1980Foolin' AroundUS theatrical distribution only; produced by GCC Productions
October 24, 1980It's My Turnco-production with Rastar
October 31, 1980Touched by Love
December 3, 1980The Competition
December 12, 1980Stir Crazy
TessNominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture; US distribution only; produced by Neue Constantin Film, Renn Productions and Timothy Burrill Productions
December 19, 1980Seems Like Old Timesco-production with Rastar

1981

Release date Title Notes
February 13, 1981American Popco-production with Bakshi Productions
March 13, 1981Modern Romance
May 9, 1981Spider-Man: The Dragon's ChallengeInternational theatrical distribution only; co-production with Danchuck Productions and Marvel Comics
May 15, 1981Happy Birthday to Meco-production with The Canadian Film Development Corporation and Famous Players
June 5, 1981Nice Dreams
June 26, 1981Stripes
August 7, 1981Heavy Metalco-production with Guardian Trust Company, The Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players and Potterton Productions
August 14, 1981Nobody's Perfekt
September 17, 1981Das BootGerman film; produced by Bavaria Film, Radiant Film, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, SWR Fernsehen, and Neue Constantin Film
September 25, 1981Only When I Laughco-production with Rastar
December 18, 1981Absence of Maliceco-production with Mirage Enterprises
Neighbors

1982

Release date Title Notes
February 11, 1982One from the Heart[N 1]US distribution only; produced by Zoetrope Studios
February 19, 1982Death Wish II[N 2]International distribution only; distributed in the U.S. by Filmways Pictures; produced by Golan-Globus Productions
March 12, 1982Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Stripco-production with Rastar
April 2, 1982Silent Rage
May 5, 1982The Street SweeperMexican film; produced by Cantinflas Films S.A.
May 14, 1982Wrong Is Rightco-production with Rastar
May 21, 1982Annie
June 4, 1982Hanky Panky
June 25, 1982Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlUS theatrical distribution only; produced by HandMade Films
August 4, 1982Things Are Tough All Over
August 13, 1982Tempest
November 2, 1982The MissionaryUS theatrical distribution only; produced by HandMade Films
November 5, 1982Piranha II: The Spawninginternational distribution only; distributed in the U.S. by Saturn International Pictures
December 8, 1982GandhiWinner of the Academy Award for Best Picture
co‐production with Goldcrest Films, International Film Investors, National Film Development Corporation of India and Indo-British Films
December 10, 1982The Toyco-production with Rastar
December 17, 1982TootsieNominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture
co-production with Mirage Enterprises

1983

Release date Title Notes
January 21, 1983Treasure of the Four Crowns[N 2]international distribution only; distributed in the U.S. by Cannon Film Distributors; produced by The Cannon Group, Inc.
March 25, 1983Spring Break
April 1, 1983Man, Woman and Childinternational distribution only; distributed in the U.S. by Paramount Pictures; produced by Gaylord Productions[1]
May 13, 1983Blue Thunderco-production with Rastar
May 20, 1983Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zoneco-production with Delphi Productions
June 22, 1983The Survivorsco-production with Rastar
July 29, 1983Krull
August 19, 1983Yor, the Hunter from the Future
September 30, 1983The Big ChillNominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture
co-production with Carson Productions
October 28, 1983Educating Ritadistribution only; produced by Acorn Pictures
December 6, 1983The DresserNominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture
co-production with Goldcrest Films
December 9, 1983Christineco-production with Polar Film and Delphi Premier Productions
December 16, 1983The Man Who Loved Women

1984

Release date Title Notes
March 2, 1984Against All Oddsco-production with Delphi Productions
April 6, 1984Moscow on the Hudsonco-production with Delphi Premier Productions
May 4, 1984Hardbodies
June 8, 1984Ghostbustersco-production with Delphi Productions
June 22, 1984The Karate Kidco-production with Delphi II Productions
August 17, 1984Sheenaco-production with Delphi II Productions
September 14, 1984A Soldier's StoryNominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture
Nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
October 19, 1984The Razor's EdgeRemake of 1946 film
October 26, 1984Body Doubleco-production with Delphi II Productions
November 9, 1984No Small Affair
December 14, 1984A Passage to IndiaNominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture
US distribution only; produced by Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment and Home Box Office
Starmanco-production with Delphi II Productions
December 21, 1984Micki & Maudeco-production with Delphi III Productions

1985

Release date Title Notes
January 18, 1985The New Kids
February 15, 1985Fast Forwardco-production with Delphi III Productions
March 15, 1985Sylvesterco-production with Rastar
March 29, 1985The Slugger's Wife
April 26, 1985Just One of the Guys
June 7, 1985Perfectco-production with Delphi III Productions
June 14, 1985D.A.R.Y.L.international distribution only; distributed in the U.S. by Paramount Pictures; co-production with World Film Services
June 28, 1985St. Elmo's Fireco-production with Delphi IV Productions
July 10, 1985Silverado
August 2, 1985Fright Night
August 16, 1985The Brideco-production with Delphi III Productions
September 27, 1985Agnes of Godco-production with Delphi IV Productions
October 4, 1985Jagged Edge
November 22, 1985White Nights
December 20, 1985A Chorus Line[N 3]US theatrical distribution only; produced by Embassy Pictures and PolyGram Pictures
All the Fault of Paradise Italian film; produced by Cecchi Gori Group
December 25, 1985Murphy's Romanceco-production with Delphi IV Productions

1986

Release date Title Notes
February 14, 1986Quicksilverco-production with Delphi V Productions
March 7, 1986Care Bears Movie II: A New Generationdistribution only; produced by Nelvana and LBS Communications
March 14, 1986Crossroads
April 18, 1986Desert Bloomco-production with Carson Productions and Delphi IV Productions
April 25, 1986Crimewave[N 4]US theatrical distribution only; produced by Embassy Pictures
Violets Are Blueco-production with Rastar and Delphi IV Productions
May 2, 1986Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Callingco-production with Delphi V Productions
Saving Grace[N 3]US theatrical distribution only; produced by Embassy Pictures
May 30, 1986Big Troubleco-production with Delphi III Productions
June 20, 1986The Karate Kid Part IIco-production with Delphi V Productions
June 27, 1986American Anthem[N 5]US theatrical distribution only; produced by Lorimar Productions
July 25, 1986Out of Boundsco-production with Delphi V Productions
August 8, 1986A Fine Mess
August 15, 1986Armed and Dangerous
August 22, 1986Stand by MeNominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
co-production with Act III Communications
August 1986Stewardess Schoolco-production with Delphi V Productions and Summa Entertainment Group
October 10, 1986That's Life!co-production with Delphi V Productions
November 20, 1986The Moro AffairItalian film; distribution only; co-production with Yarno Cinematografica
December 12, 1986Where Are The Children?co-production with Rastar
December 19, 1986BewitchedItalian film; produced by Cecchi Gori Group

1987

Release date Title Notes
February 13, 198784 Charing Cross Roadco-production with Brooksfilms
May 15, 1987Ishtarco-production with Delphi V Productions
June 19, 1987Roxanne
July 10, 1987White Water Summerco-production with Polar Entertainment
July 24, 1987La Bamba
August 7, 1987Happy New Year
September 25, 1987The Big TownUS distribution only
October 9, 1987Someone to Watch Over Me
October 16, 1987Hope and Glory[N 6]Nominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture
distribution only; produced by Nelson Entertainment and Goldcrest Films
November 5, 1987My First Forty YearsItalian film; distribution only; produced by Cecchi Gori Group
released in the US on October 1989
November 20, 1987The Last Emperor[N 7]Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture
Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
US, UK, Latin America, Australia and Italy theatrical distribution only; produced by Hemdale Film Corporation and Recorded Picture Company
November 25, 1987Housekeeping
December 4, 1987The Stranger
December 18, 1987Leonard Part 6co-production with Sah Enterprises, Inc.
December 19, 1987Me and My SisterItalian film; distribution only; produced by Cecchi Gori Group
December 23, 1987The ways of the Lord are overItalian film; distribution

1988

Release date Title Notes
February 12, 1988School Dazeco-production with 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
March 4, 1988Pulseco-production with Aspen Film Society
March 11, 1988Vice Versa
March 18, 1988Little Nikita
Stars and Bars
April 22, 1988A Time of DestinyUS theatrical distribution only; produced by Nelson Entertainment and Alive Films
White MischiefBritish film; UK and US theatrical distribution only; produced by Goldcrest, Nelson Entertainment, Umbrella Films and BBC
July 29, 1988The New Adventures of Pippi Longstockingco-production with Svensk Filmindustri
August 5, 1988Vibesco-production with Imagine Entertainment
August 19, 1988The Big BlueUS distribution with Weintraub Entertainment Group only; produced by Gaumont
September 2, 1988Rocket Gibraltar
The Legend of the Holy DrinkerItalian film; distribution only; produced by Cecchi Gori Group
September 16, 1988The Beastco-production with A&M Films
October 7, 1988Punchline
October 14, 1988The Little DevilItalian film; distribution only; produced by Cecchi Gori Group
October 21, 1988Things Changeco-production with Filmhaus
November 18, 1988Fresh Horsesdistribution only; produced by Weintraub Entertainment Group
December 9, 1988My Stepmother is an Alien
December 16, 1988Caruso Pascoski, Son of a PoleItalian film; distribution only under the Columbia Tri-Star Films Italia label; produced by Cecchi Gori Group
December 22, 1988Fantozzi Retires

1989

Release date Title Notes
January 27, 1989Physical EvidenceUS distribution only; co-production with The Rank Organisation
February 17, 1989True Believer
March 10, 1989The Adventures of Baron Munchausenco-production with Allied Filmmakers, Prominent Features and Laura Film
March 24, 1989Troop Beverly Hillsdistribution only; produced by Weintraub Entertainment Group
April 14, 1989She's Out of Control
Winter People[N 2]US theatrical distribution only; produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Nelson Entertainment
May 5, 1989Listen to Medistribution only; produced by Weintraub Entertainment Group
June 16, 1989Ghostbusters II
June 30, 1989The Karate Kid Part III
July 21, 1989When Harry Met Sally...[N 8]US theatrical distribution only; produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Nelson Entertainment
August 4, 1989Me and Himdistribution only; produced by Neue Constanstin Film
August 18, 1989Casualties of War
September 15, 1989The Big Pictureco-production with Aspen Film Society
October 6, 1989Old Gringo
October 13, 1989To Kill a Priestdistribution only; produced by France 3 Cinéma, J.P. Productions and Sofica Valor
October 27, 1989Immediate Family
November 3, 1989Bloodhounds of Broadwayco-production with American Playhouse
The Phantom of the Operatheatrical distribution only; produced by 21st Century Film Corporation

See also

Notes

  1. Owned by American Zoetrope with Lionsgate handling U.S. distribution, and StudioCanal internationally
  2. 1 2 3 Owned by MGM
  3. 1 2 Owned by StudioCanal, with U.S. distribution handled by MGM
  4. Owned by StudioCanal, with U.S. distribution rights currently split between MGM for theatrical and home video, and Quiver Distribution for streaming
  5. Owned by Warner Bros.
  6. Owned by MGM in the U.S., and Sony itself internationally (with few exceptions)
  7. Owned by HanWay Films with U.S. distribution handled by Janus Films
  8. Owned by Warner Bros. with MGM handling home video and streaming distribution

References

  1. "Man, Woman and Child (1983)". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
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