Movie Archive > Based on Real Life Events > 1980
Based on Real Life Events Movies Released in 1980
This list shows all Based on Real Life Events films released in 1980, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Based on Real Life Events Movies for 1980
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 TBD | Lion of the Desert | Drama | Theatrical | $1,604,321 | |
| January 18 | Heart Beat | Drama | Theatrical | $954,046 | |
| January 25 | Guyana: Crime of the Century | Drama | Theatrical | $3,798,102 | |
| Feb, 1980 TBD | Caligula | Drama | Theatrical | $23,400,000 | |
| March 7 | Coal Miner’s Daughter | Drama | Theatrical | $67,182,787 | |
| March 28 | Gilda Live | Concert/Performance | Theatrical | $2,261,507 | |
| April 25 | Where the Buffalo Roam | Comedy | Theatrical | $6,659,377 | |
| May 9 | Stunt Rock | Action | Theatrical | $9,530 | |
| July 18 | The Big Red One | Drama | Theatrical | $7,206,220 | |
| August 28 | Reggae Sunsplash | Documentary | Theatrical | $0 | |
| November 14 | Raging Bull | Drama | Theatrical | $23,417,649 | |