6 More Forgotten Films From the 80’s You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

4. Hamburger, The Motion Picture (1986)

Now apart from some of the other titles I have mentioned today, I totally understand why this movie has been largely forgotten. I mean, the film is definite Z grade material, and that has nothing to do with Zombies. This "burger" of a movie is simply dripping with cheese, features a plot essentially ripped straight from other more famous films from the era like Police Academy and has some truly bad acting. But in terms of 80's sex comedies no more than a lot of its predecessors. Trying to cash in on the success of "Hot Dog, The Movie" and inspired by the Hamburger University program of the McDonald's Corporation, it also features former NFL star linebacker and Hall of Fame alumni, Richard Marvin "Dick" Butkus, formerly of the Chicago Bears as Drill Sargeant First Class Drootin. A direct character ripoff of G.W. Baileys immortal Lieutenant Harris from Police Academy, his job is to ensure that unfit franchise owners get weeded out from the group through intimidation. This is where our protagonist Russell Proco comes in. After having been expelled from multiple schools because of his sexual escapades, he enrols in Buster Burger university for one last attempt to secure an "education," which is a condition he must fulfill if he is to receive his trust fund, cut off to him by his disappointed parents. And as these two butt heads, hilarity ensues. Although the basic premise can be found in many a comedy film from the era, when taken with a grain of salt and not too seriously I can assure you this movie is a lot of fun to watch, if only for a one off experience. Although the comedy is not as "refined" as some of its more famous peers (like the aforementioned Police Academy), there are still plenty of laughs to be had for those who can switch off their brain for 90 minutes. And thanks to the re_occurring theme song you too will find yourself singing "America, you're gettin' burger hungry, hungry for the burger that makes you full..." But Stoners be warned. You will experience a severe cas of the munchies while you watch this boobfest. Come to think of it, after mentioning Hamburger the motion picture and Hot Dog the Movie, I am going to go get something to eat.