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That Was Then... This Is Now (1985)

That Was Then... This Is Now poster
Directed by
Christopher Cain
Genre
drama film, coming-of-age film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 42m
Rated
R
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 34 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Two teenage friends navigate the challenges of growing up in a tough neighborhood. Their bond is tested as they face violence, family issues, and the pressures of adulthood.

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What happens

That Was Then... This Is Now is a 1985 American drama film based on the novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton. The film was directed by Christopher Cain, distributed by Paramount Pictures, and stars Emilio Estevez (who also wrote the screenplay) and Craig Sheffer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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