On January 29th, 1986, the iconic 80s "Brat Pack" film, "Pretty in Pink", premiered in Los Angeles. Released to theaters on February 28th, 1986, the movie was directed by Howard Deutch, and written by the iconic John Hughes. The film had a production budget of $9 million, and was a solid commercial hit, grossing $6.1 million in iys opening weekend, and finishing its theatrical run with over $40.4 million in the United States box-office alone. The film was largely ignored at the Academy Awards, like many teen films of the era. The soundtrack was considered one of the greatest in history, with its iconic hit "If You Leave" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark hitting #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
