Thirty years to the day after five teenagers walked into Saturday detention as strangers and left as the Breakfast Club, fans both new and old will have the chance to see the 80s classic on the big screen.
The film, directed by teen-movie master John Hughes, has remained a favorite among both teenagers and adults since its debut on February 15, 1985. In honor of its enduring popularity, The Breakfast Club will be shown in over 430 theaters around the country for a two-day run on March 26 and 31.
The event will include a newly restored version of the movie, including a bonus featurette that explores how The Breakfast Club helped define the entire genre of teen films. The extra material will include personal insights from the movie’s beloved stars Judd Nelson (“the criminal”), Ally Sheedy (“the basket case”), and Anthony Michael Hall (“the brain”).
“Both long-time fans and new audiences now have the chance to see this iconic film return to its original home of the big screen,” said John Rubey, chief executive officer of Fathom Events, a co-sponsor of the event. The showing is also supported by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and BY Experience. “Viewers also have the exclusive opportunity to get the inside scoop straight from the film’s well-known and cherished cast,” he said.
The actors have already given fans some insight on some of their quirky filming escapades. According to Nelson, he, Sheedy, and co-star Emilio Estevez went to a real high school for a day to gain a real student’s experience of cliques, classes, and challenges. Nelson, apparently taking his research seriously, even got sent to the principal’s office for failing to be in class after the bell rang.
Tickets for theaters participating in the 30th anniversary Breakfast Club showing are available online at FathomEvents.com.
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