Reception
The movie was a huge financial success. It was produced on an US$8 million budget, grossing $6,174,059 in its opening weekend and finished its domestic run with $69,821,334, making it the tenth highest-grossing film of 1984. The movie was also well received by critics and is considered by many as one of the best films of 1984. It earned a 91% "Fresh" rating from the review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes.
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