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24 Supporting Characters From '80s Movies That Don't Get Enough Credit

Originally published on Cinemablend

September 19, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Side characters are people too!

1. Sallah - Raiders Of The Lost Ark

2. Queen Aoleon Joffer - Coming To America

3. Merlin - Top Gun

4. Fezzik - The Princess Bride

5. Sarah - Adventures In Babysitting

6. Jake Houseman - Dirty Dancing

7. Yori - Tron

8. Lt. Bogomil - Beverly Hills Cop

9. Agent Oscar Wallace - The Untouchables

10. Carl Fox - Wall Street

11. Sgt. Hulka - Stripes

12. Iona - Pretty In Pink

13. President John Harker - Escape From New York

14. Billy - Big

15. Carl The Janitor - The Breakfast Club

16. Vasquez - Aliens

17. Sato - Karate Kid Part II

18. Vijay - Octopussy

19. Sgt. Al Powell - Die Hard

20. Zev Senesca - The Empire Strikes Back

21. Da Mayor - Do The Right Thing

22. Mrs. Parker - A Christmas Story

23. Coleman The Butler - Trading Places

24. Rufus - Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure

The star isn't always the only hero, but they're always the one we remember, so let's take some time to remember the supporting characters.

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