Why do I always think it was released around Christmas???? Maybe that was GFII??
Man, 32 years ago?? Gee, I was actually quite young. tongue

Seriously, I do still remember the atmosphere and excitement of that film. I had read the book before I saw the movie, so I was really looking forward to seeing it. I think everyone of my aunts/uncles/cousins all saw it as well. It was quite the talk of the family, and Sonny's death was considered "extremely" violent for it's time.

TIS

"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK

"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon