1987

From Home Video

Events[edit]

  • February 13: Buena Vista Home Video is legally incorporated as a successor to Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company.
  • February:
    • International Video Entertainment teams up with MCA Distributing Corporation to distribute videocassettes.
    • Orion Home Video was formed by Orion Pictures to release videocassettes, and Tri-Star Pictures formed Tri-Star Video to release videocassettes.
  • March:
    • Stuart Karl resigned from Karl-Lorimar Home Video due to a conflict of interest.
    • Fries Home Video was formed as a division of Fries Entertainment by IVE executive Len Levy, and took the Monterey Home Video label from IVE.
  • April: Cannon sells its stake in HBO's home video division and changes its name to HBO Video.
  • May 5: In the wake of Stuart Karl's removal a couple of months before, Karl-Lorimar Home Video officially changes its name to Lorimar Home Video.
  • May 9: Buena Vista Home Video secures a duplicating contract with The CBS/Fox Company's duplicating division.
  • May:
    • After Sony Video Software and RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video distributing PolyGram's music product, PolyGram Distribution started distributing titles from PolyGram Music Video.
    • Noel C. Bloom, former head of International Video Entertainment, formed Celebrity Home Entertainment.
  • June:
    • Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company officially becomes Buena Vista Home Video.
    • VidAmerica ends its distribution agreement with Vestron Video and starts self-distributing the titles.
    • International Video Entertainment drops all brand names except Family Home Entertainment, and all new titles adopted the IVE branding.
  • July: Technicolor announces its acquisition of The CBS/Fox Company's duplication facility.
  • August:
    • New World Video and Empire Entertainment partnered to launch the Empire Video label.
    • Urban Classics Video was formed by Empire Entertainment.
    • Virgin Vision started self-distributing product in the U.S., after licensing it, as VCL Communications, to other distributors.
  • September:
    • Technicolor's acquisition of the CBS/Fox duplication facility was completed. Shortly afterward, VCA-Teletronics was spun off from Technicolor.
    • The Coca-Cola Company announces that it will spin off its entertainment assets, notably Columbia Pictures, CPT Holdings and Tri-Star Pictures.
  • October: CBS announces that it will sell its music subsidiary, CBS Records, to Sony Corporation.
  • December:
    • International Video Entertainment acquired Vista Home Video from The Vista Organization.
    • The spin off of The Coca-Cola Company's entertainment assets was completed. As a result, Columbia Pictures Entertainment was formed, with Columbia/Embassy Television, Coca-Cola Telecommunications and Tri-Star Television merged to become the newly reorganized Columbia Pictures Television, and Colex Enterprises was dismantled.
    • Turner Broadcasting System acquired the RKO library, as well as its home video assets, which were combined under the Turner Home Entertainment umbrella.
  • Capitol Records folds its Video Distribution and Sales division.

VHS[edit]

January[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Dario Argento's World of Horror Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment January 27, 1987
Dawn of Victory Adventure Video International Video Entertainment January 27, 1987
Devilfish Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment January 27, 1987
Dirty Dishes Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment January 21, 1987
The Empty Canvas Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment January 21, 1987
Eric U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment January 27, 1987
Extremities Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video January 21, 1987
Fires on the Plain Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment January 21, 1987
Flight of the Navigator Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications & Non-Theatrical Company January 27, 1987
G.I. Joe: Jungle Trap Family Home Entertainment International Video Entertainment January 13, 1987
G.I. Joe: The Funhouse Family Home Entertainment International Video Entertainment January 13, 1987
A Hard Day's Night MPI Home Video Capitol Records January 28, 1987
Help! MPI Home Video Capitol Records January 28, 1987
Howard the Duck MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation January 15, 1987
The Human Factor Adventure Video International Video Entertainment January 27, 1987
Jem: Last Resorts Family Home Entertainment International Video Entertainment January 13, 1987
The Karate Kid Part II RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video January 29, 1987
Lumiere Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment January 21, 1987
Midnight Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment January 27, 1987
Rambo: S.A.V.A.G.E. Island Family Home Entertainment International Video Entertainment January 13, 1987
Robot Holocaust Wizard Video Lightning Video, L.P. January 27, 1987
Smiles of a Summer Night Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment January 21, 1987
The Transformers: The Movie Family Home Entertainment International Video Entertainment January 6, 1987
Wise Guys CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company January 29, 1987
Woman Times Seven Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment January 21, 1987

February[edit]

Title Label Marketer Distributor Released Note(s)
3 for Bedroom C The Video Late Show International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
42nd Street CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company The CBS/Fox Company February 26, 1987
About Last Night... RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video February 19, 1987
Aliens CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company The CBS/Fox Company February 26, 1987
Androcles and the Lion Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Another Country Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Armed and Dangerous RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video February 19, 1987
Bill U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Bill: On His Own U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Black Magic The Video Late Show International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Breaker! Breaker! Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Cape Fear MCA Home Video MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation February 17, 1987
Cat People RKO Home Video RKO Home Video RKO Home Video February 17, 1987
The Chicken Chronicles Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Circle of Iron Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Coming Out of the Ice Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company The CBS/Fox Company February 12, 1987
The Corsican Brothers The Video Late Show International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
The Curse of the Cat People RKO Home Video RKO Home Video RKO Home Video February 17, 1987
Deadly Force Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Ellis Island U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
The Emperor Jones Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
An Eye for an Eye Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Farewell My Lovely Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Half Moon Street Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 25, 1987
The Highest Honor Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
The Hit Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Hotline U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
How to Benefit from Tax Reform Forum Home Video Forum Home Video Forum Home Video February 14, 1987
  • Released in association with Karl-Lorimar Home Video.
I Will, I Will... for Now Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment February 17, 1987
If It's a Man, Hang Up ThrillerVideo International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
In Search of a Golden Sky Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company The CBS/Fox Company February 12, 1987
Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video February 13, 1987
The Killing Class Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
King of the Mountain Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
The Last of Mrs. Lincoln U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Laura Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Leave 'Em Laughing U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Manhunter Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video February 21, 1987
Mania: Episodes in Terror Vista Home Video Vista Home Video Vista Home Video February 4, 1987
Marvin and Tige Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Men Vista Home Video Vista Home Video Vista Home Video February 4, 1987
Mussolini and I Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
My Beautiful Laundrette Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video February 21, 1987
Nightkill Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
The Oracle U.S.A. Home Video International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
The Priest of Love HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video February 18, 1987
Psycho III MCA Home Video MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation February 5, 1987
Psychos in Love Wizard Video Wizard Video Lightning Video, L.P. February 17, 1987
Rambo: Exercise in Terror Family Home Entertainment International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Revenge of the Barbarians Vista Home Video Vista Home Video Vista Home Video February 4, 1987
The Rise of Catherine the Great Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Ruthless People Touchstone Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company February 24, 1987
Saturday the 14th Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Soldier Blue Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
South of Pago Pago The Video Late Show International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Tales from the Darkside Vol. 5 ThrillerVideo International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
The Tamarind Seed Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
The Tender Years The Video Late Show International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Three Men and a Cradle Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment Vestron Video Vestron Video February 17, 1987
Tillie's Punctured Romance The Video Late Show International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation February 10, 1987
Trinity Is Still My Name Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
Twist and Shout HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video February 18, 1987
Up in Arms Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987
The Wild Angels Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment February 4, 1987

March[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
13 Rue Madeleine Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
The 115th Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation March 24, 1987
Against All Odds RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
All About Eve Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
The Barefoot Contessa Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Battlestar Galactica: Saga of a Star World MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
The Big Chill RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
The Big Sleep Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Blue Thunder RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Body Double RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
The Bridge on the River Kwai RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Catastrophe Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
Christine RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Conan the Barbarian MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
Conan the Destroyer MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
Dark Passage Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Dark Victory Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
The Deer Hunter MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
Dune MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
Fast Times at Ridgemont High MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death Adventure Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 24, 1987
The Fly CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company March 26, 1987
Footlight Parade Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Fright Night RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
From Here to Eternity RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
A Gumby Adventure: The Best of Gumby Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation March 24, 1987
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword Magic Window RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
High Plains Drifter MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
High Sierra Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Jacko and Lise Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
Jezebel Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Jolson Sings Again RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
The Jolson Story RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Juarez Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Kanal Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
Key Largo Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Kramer vs. Kramer RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
The Last Starfighter MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
The Left Hand of God Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
The Letter Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Lola Montes Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
Lost Horizon RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Madame Sin Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
A Man Called Rage Adventure Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 24, 1987
Monty Python and the Holy Grail RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Murder in Coweta County U.S.A. Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 24, 1987
The Name of the Rose Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
Now, Voyager Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Passage to Marseilles Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
The Petrified Forest Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Pocketful of Miracles Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Public Enemy Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Real Genius RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Repo Man MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
The Roaring Twenties Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Scarface MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
Shenandoah MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
The Silence Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
Silent Rage RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
St. Elmo's Fire RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Starman RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Stop Making Sense RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Streets of Fire MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
The Sword and the Sorcerer MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
They Drive by Night Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Three Brothers Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
To Kill a Mockingbird MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation March 26, 1987
Tommy RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
Too Shy to Try Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment March 25, 1987
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
Watch on the Rhine Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
The Way We Were RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video March 10, 1987
What Price Glory Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987
White Heat Key Video The CBS/Fox Company March 12, 1987

April[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Alien Predators Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment April 10, 1987
Blood Tracks Vista Home Video Vista Home Video April 8, 1987
Blue Velvet Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video April 1, 1987
Carry Me Back U.S.A. Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
Clockwise HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video April 8, 1987
Defenders of the Earth: The Revenge of Astra Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
Earl Thomas Conley: Greatest Video Hits MusicVision RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video April 16, 1987
Eye of the Tiger U.S.A. Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
Family Secrets Vista Home Video Vista Home Video April 8, 1987
Fatal Vision RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video April 16, 1987
Hennessy HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video April 22, 1987
Jem: The Music Awards Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
Miracles HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video April 8, 1987
Mutant Hunt Wizard Video Lightning Video, L.P. April 21, 1987
Night of the Creeps HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video April 22, 1987
Nothing in Common HBO/Cannon Video HBO/Cannon Video April 22, 1987
One Cooks, the Other Doesn't U.S.A. Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
The Saint Vol. 1 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 28, 1987
The Saint Vol. 2 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 28, 1987
The Saint Vol. 3 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 28, 1987
The Saint Vol. 4 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 28, 1987
The Saint Vol. 5 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 28, 1987
The Saint Vol. 6 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 28, 1987
The Saint Vol. 7 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 28, 1987
Sincerely, Charlotte RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video April 16, 1987
Stewardess School RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video April 16, 1987
Tales from the Darkside Vol. 6 ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
Tales from the Darkside Vol. 7 ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
The World of David the Gnome: The Magic Spoon Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation April 21, 1987
Zoobilee Zoo: Laughland RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video April 16, 1987
Zoobilee Zoo: The Land of Rhymes RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video April 16, 1987

May[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
1987 America's Cup: The Official Film International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation May 28, 1987
  • Originally scheduled to be released on March 10.
Be a Clown Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation May 14, 1987
Canine Commando Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
The Color of Money Touchstone Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 12, 1987
Dagger Eyes Vista Home Video Vista Home Video May 6, 1987
Disney's Greatest Lullabies Vol. 1 Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Disney's Greatest Lullabies Vol. 2 Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Heigh Ho Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
A Gumby Adventure: Gumby's Fun Fling Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation May 21, 1987
The Importance of Being Donald Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
  • Exclusively duplicated at Bell & Howell/Columbia Pictures/Paramount Video Services in Mexicali.
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro U.S.A. Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation May 7, 1987
  • Originally scheduled to be released on February 10.
Mickey Knows Best Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
  • Exclusively duplicated at Bell & Howell/Columbia Pictures/Paramount Video Services in Mexicali.
Mona Lisa HBO/Cannon Video HBO Video May 6, 1987
The Most Death-Defying Circus Acts of All Time Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation May 14, 1987
Potato Head Kids: Poltergeist Potatoes Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation May 14, 1987
Rambo: Reign of the Boy King Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation May 14, 1987
The Reluctant Dragon Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Skateboard Vista Home Video Vista Home Video May 6, 1987
Streets of Gold Vestron Video Vestron Video May 20, 1987
Super Ninjas Vista Home Video Vista Home Video May 6, 1987
A Tale of Two Chipmunks Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Touch and Go HBO/Cannon Video HBO Video May 6, 1987
The Unsinkable Donald Duck Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Donald! Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Goofy! Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Mickey! Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Pluto! Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Silly Symphonies Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Video-A-Longs: Mickey's Discovery Series Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Video-A-Longs: The Disney Classics Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Walt Disney Video-A-Longs: Winnie the Pooh Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
  • Exclusively duplicated at Bell & Howell/Columbia Pictures/Paramount Video Services in Mexicali.
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
  • Exclusively duplicated at Bell & Howell/Columbia Pictures/Paramount Video Services in Mexicali.
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company May 19, 1987
  • Exclusively duplicated at Bell & Howell/Columbia Pictures/Paramount Video Services in Mexicali.

June[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
The Adventures of Mr. Men MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Annie Hall Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Bananas Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Bowl to Win Morris Video Morris Video June 11, 1987
The Breakfast Club MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Burn! Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Cyclone RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video June 25, 1987
The Decline of the American Empire MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
The Defiant Ones Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Diamonds Are Forever CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Dr. No CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
For Love of Ivy ABC Video Enterprises The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
For Your Eyes Only CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
From Russia with Love CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
The Fugitive Kind Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Goldfinger CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Golf Like a Pro Morris Video Morris Video June 11, 1987
Golf the Miller Way Morris Video Morris Video June 11, 1987
Hannah and Her Sisters HBO/Cannon Video HBO Video June 17, 1987
In the Heat of the Night Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Janis MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Journey Through the Jungle of Words Golden Book Video Western Publishing Company June 15, 1987
Last Tango in Paris Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Lies Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Little Shop of Horrors Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 17, 1987
Live and Let Die CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Love and Death Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
The Malibu Bikini Shop Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
The Man with the Golden Gun CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
The Missouri Breaks Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Moonraker CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Mowgli's Brothers Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Murder in Space Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment June 11, 1987
Night, Mother MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
No Mercy RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video June 25, 1987
Nursery Rhymes Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Octopussy CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
On Her Majesty's Secret Service CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
The Organization Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Paris Blues Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Play Great Golf with Arnold Palmer: Course Strategy Vestron Video Vestron Video June 17, 1987
Play Great Golf with Arnold Palmer: Mastering the Fundamentals Vestron Video Vestron Video June 17, 1987
Play Great Golf with Arnold Palmer: Practice Like a Pro Vestron Video Vestron Video June 17, 1987
Play Great Golf with Arnold Palmer: The Scoring Zone Vestron Video Vestron Video June 17, 1987
Private Lessons MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Protect Yourself with Simon Rhee U.S.A. Sports Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 25, 1987
Round Midnight Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation June 17, 1987
Sayonara Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Sixteen Candles MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
Spontaneous Innovations HBO/Cannon Video HBO Video June 17, 1987
The Spy Who Loved Me CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Stardust Memories Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Take the Money and Run ABC Video Enterprises The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Thunderball CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
ThunderCats: Return to Thundera Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 25, 1987
ThunderCats: The Fireballs of Plun-Darr Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 25, 1987
ThunderCats: The Wolfrat Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 25, 1987
Tina Turner: Break Every Rule HBO/Cannon Video HBO Video June 17, 1987
A View to a Kill CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Viva Zapata! Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
Welcome to 18 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 25, 1987
The White Seal Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 11, 1987
The World of David the Gnome: Young Doctor Gnome Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation June 25, 1987
You Only Live Twice CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987
The Young Lions Key Video The CBS/Fox Company June 11, 1987

July[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Big Cats of the Big Top Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation July 30, 1987
Cactus Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video July 1, 1987
Canine Cunning Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation July 30, 1987
The Color Purple Warner Home Video Warner Home Video July 9, 1987
Courtship Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video July 1, 1987
Deadly Sting Mogul Video Mogul Communications July 1987
Enormous Changes ABC Video Enterprises Vidmark Entertainment July 22, 1987
Fear in the City Mogul Video Mogul Communications July 1987
Free Ride International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation July 23, 1987
Jem: Glitter 'n Gold Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation July 30, 1987
Jem: Hot Time in Hawaii Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation July 30, 1987
Jem: Jem Jam Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation July 30, 1987
Meatballs III: Summer Job International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation July 23, 1987
Oliver North: His Story Forum Home Video Forum Home Video July 28, 1987
  • Released in association with Turner Home Entertainment.
Overkill Vista Home Video Vista Home Video July 1, 1987
Scene of the Crime Vista Home Video Vista Home Video July 1, 1987
Shaolin Executioner Vista Home Video Vista Home Video July 1, 1987
Special Force Mogul Video Mogul Communications July 1987
Spetters Samuel Goldwyn Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment July 15, 1987
Thunder Squad Mogul Video Mogul Communications July 1987

August[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
1984 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
Alice to Nowhere Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video August 13, 1987
The Allnighter MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
Blind Date RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video August 20, 1987
Bolero International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
Critical Condition Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video August 13, 1987
Do It Debbie's Way VidAmerica, Inc. VidAmerica, Inc. August 11, 1987
Festival of Claymation Pacific Arts Video Records MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
Fists of the White Lotus Vista Home Video Vista Home Video August 26, 1987
A Gumby Adventure: A Gumby Celebration International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 13, 1987
  • Originally scheduled to be released November 12.
A Gumby Adventure: A Gumby Summer Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 13, 1987
  • Originally scheduled to be released November 12.
A Gumby Adventure: Gumby for President Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 13, 1987
  • Originally scheduled to be released May 21.
A Gumby Adventure: Gumby's Supporting Cast Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 13, 1987
Happy Hour International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
Haunts of the Very Rich ABC Video Enterprises Vidmark Entertainment August 26, 1987
Ike ABC Video Enterprises Vidmark Entertainment August 26, 1987
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
The Night Stalker: Two Tales of Terror MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation August 22, 1987
No One Cries Forever Vista Home Video Vista Home Video August 26, 1987
Pirates International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
Potato Head Kids: Surfin' Potatoes Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 13, 1987
Salvation Vista Home Video Vista Home Video August 26, 1987
Square Dance Pacific Arts Video Records MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987
Supergirl International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation August 20, 1987

September[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
All of Me HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Amadeus HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
An American Tail MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation September 3, 1987
Angel Heart International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation September 24, 1987
Anna Karenina MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video September 1, 1987
Arthur Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Back to School HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Blazing Saddles Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Caddyshack Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Code of Silence HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Cooking with Country Music Stars International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation September 24, 1987
The Dark Crystal HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Death on the Nile HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Desperately Seeking Susan HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Dirty Harry Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Endless Night HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
The Enforcer Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Enter the Dragon Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Ernest Goes to Camp Touchstone Home Video Buena Vista Home Video September 29, 1987
Evil Under the Sun HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
The Exorcist Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
First Blood HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Forbidden Games Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment September 16, 1987
F/X HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
The Goonies Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Gremlins Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
The Hitcher HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Hoosiers HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
Kameradschaft Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment September 16, 1987
Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Lonelyhearts MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video September 1, 1987
The Lord of the Rings HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
The Mean Season HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Mister Roberts Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Never Say Never Again Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
The Night of the Hunter MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video September 1, 1987
Odd Obsession Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment September 16, 1987
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Police Academy 3: Back in Training Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Rambo: First Blood Part II HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Raw Deal HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Rick Elstein's Tennis Kinetics International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation September 24, 1987
Robotech: The Macross Saga Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation September 17, 1987
Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
The Shining Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation September 24, 1987
Spies Like Us Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Sudden Impact Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Sweet Dreams HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Taras Bulba MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video September 1, 1987
The Terminator HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
This Is Elvis Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Three Strange Loves Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment September 16, 1987
Through a Glass Darkly Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment September 16, 1987
The Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation September 17, 1987
True Stories Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987
Volunteers HBO Video HBO Video September 9, 1987
  • Part of HBO's Hot Christmas Gift Properties promotion.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Warner Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation September 9, 1987

October[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
9½ Weeks MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
2001: A Space Odyssey MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
2010: The Year We Make Contact MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Alice in Wonderland Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Appointment with Fear International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Beaks: The Movie International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Big Bird in China Random House Home Video Random House October 29, 1987
Born of Fire Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment October 28, 1987
Breeders' Cup 1986 International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Buried Alive ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street Random House Home Video Random House October 29, 1987
Dead of Night ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Death Wish 3 MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Diner MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Heigh Ho Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Disney's Sing-Along Songs: The Bare Necessities Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Doctor Butcher, M.D. ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Dolph Lundgren: Maximum Potential International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Don't Eat the Pictures Random House Home Video Random House October 29, 1987
Dot and the Whale Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Down and Out in Beverly Hills Touchstone Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Dumbo Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Epic: Days of the Dinosaurs Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Feast for the Devil Mogul Video Mogul Communications October 1987
Flight of the Navigator Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Frankenstein ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
The Great Bear Scare Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Hadley's Rebellion Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company October 21, 1987
Invasion U.S.A. MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Jiminy Cricket's Christmas Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
The Journey of Natty Gann Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Kelly's Heroes MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Lady and the Tramp Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
The Long Riders MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Make Them Die Slowly ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Malone Orion Home Video Orion Home Video October 29, 1987
Mary Poppins Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Mickey's Christmas Carol Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
The Monster Club ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Never Cry Wolf Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Nightmare in Badham County Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment October 28, 1987
North by Northwest MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Old Yeller Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
The Oracle International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Pete's Dragon Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Poltergeist MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Poltergeist II: The Other Side MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Red Dawn MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Runaway Train MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Running Scared MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Ruthless People Touchstone Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
The Savage Bees International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Shaolin Challenges Ninja Vista Home Video Vista Home Video October 28, 1987
Silent Night, Deadly Night International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 8, 1987
Sleeping Beauty Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ThrillerVideo MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
The Stranger Within International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation October 22, 1987
Three for the Road Vista Home Video Vista Home Video October 28, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Donald! Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Goofy! Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Mickey! Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Here's Pluto! Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Silly Symphonies Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Starring Chip and Dale Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Starring Donald and Daisy Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Starring Mickey and Minnie Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Starring Pluto and Fifi Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Starring Silly Symphonies Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
A Walt Disney Christmas Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Wardogs: The Assassination Team Vista Home Video Vista Home Video October 28, 1987
Where Eagles Dare MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Video October 6, 1987
Youngblood MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video October 27, 1987

November[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
Bloody Avenger Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment November 18, 1987
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet PolyGram Music Video PolyGram Records November 2, 1987
The Christmas Coal Mine Miracle Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company November 25, 1987
Defenders of the Earth: Diamonds Are a Ming's Best Friend Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
Delta Force Commando Vista Home Video Vista Home Video November 25, 1987
Extreme Prejudice International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
Fire and Ice Nelson Entertainment Nelson Entertainment November 25, 1987
The Gift of Winter Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 5, 1987
Maple Town Stories: Welcome to Maple Town Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
The Nativity Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company November 25, 1987
Rambo: Snow Kill Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
Robotech: Boobytrap Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 5, 1987
Robotech: Countdown Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 5, 1987
Robotech: Space Fold Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 5, 1987
A Smoky Mountain Christmas Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company November 25, 1987
Spiral Zone: Zone of Darkness Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
Stagecoach Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment November 18, 1987
The Stranger Within International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 5, 1987
Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 5, 1987
Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 5, 1987
Strike Commando International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Warner Home Video Warner Home Video November 25, 1987
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung Vista Home Video Vista Home Video November 25, 1987
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company November 25, 1987
Whitesnake: The Trilogy Geffen Home Video Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation November 3, 1987
The World of David the Gnome: Kangaroo Adventure Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
The World of David the Gnome: Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere! Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987
The World of David the Gnome: The Siberian Bear Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation November 12, 1987

December[edit]

Title Label Distributor Released Note(s)
The 116th Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Apache Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Bandolero Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Basic Electrical Projects Ortho Home Video Ortho Home Video December 17, 1987
Basic Plumbing Ortho Home Video Ortho Home Video December 17, 1987
The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
Big Jake Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Breakheart Pass Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Buffalo Bill and the Indians (or, Sitting Bull's History Lesson) Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
The Charmkins Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
Claire's Knee The Cinematheque Collection Media Home Entertainment December 17, 1987
A Cricket in Times Square Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
Defenders of the Earth: The Mind Warriors Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Dodge City Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Duel in the Sun ABC Video Enterprises The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Easy Outdoor Projects Ortho Home Video Ortho Home Video December 17, 1987
Faeries Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
A Family Circus Christmas Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
Florida Straits Orion Home Video Orion Home Video December 17, 1987
For Love Alone International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
The Fourth Protocol Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video December 19, 1987
Growing Beautiful Lawns Ortho Home Video Ortho Home Video December 17, 1987
Growing Beautiful Roses Ortho Home Video Ortho Home Video December 17, 1987
A Gumby Adventure: Doggone Gumby Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
A Gumby Adventure: Gumby Magic Family Home Entertainment MCA Distibuting Corporation December 10, 1987
A Gumby Adventure: Gumby's Holiday Special Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
A Gumby Adventure: The World According to Gumby Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Hard Ticket to Hawaii Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video December 19, 1987
Henry IV The Cinematheque Collection Media Home Entertainment December 17, 1987
Hollywood Uncensored International Video Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Inspector Gadget: Coo-Coo Clock Caper Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Invitation to a Gunfighter Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Jem: Last Resorts Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Jem: Truly Outrageous Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Jesse James Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Junior Bonner ABC Video Enterprises The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
The Kentuckian Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Masters of the Universe Warner Home Video Warner Home Video December 9, 1987
My Darling Clementine Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
The Oklahoman Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Pound Puppies: How to Found a Pound Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Rambo: Disaster in Delgado Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 10, 1987
Red River Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
The Return of Frank James Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Rio Conchos Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Support Your Local Sheriff Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Suzy Chaffee's Ski Workout Today Home Entertainment Today Home Entertainment December 17, 1987
Throne of Blood The Cinematheque Collection Media Home Entertainment December 17, 1987
ThunderCats: Exodus Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
ThunderCats: The Ghost Warrior Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
The Undefeated Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Upgrading Kitchens Ortho Home Video Ortho Home Video December 17, 1987
A Very Merry Cricket Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
Warlock Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
When the Legends Die Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Wild Women ABC Video Enterprises The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987
Wuthering Heights The Cinematheque Collection Media Home Entertainment December 17, 1987
Yankee Doodle Cricket Family Home Entertainment MCA Distributing Corporation December 3, 1987
Yuma Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company December 2, 1987

TBD[edit]

Title Label Marketer Distributor Released Note(s)
Afterward Prism Entertainment Prism Entertainment Prism Entertainment 1987
All the Kind Strangers Playhouse Video Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company 1987
An Animal Called Man Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Boss Magnum Entertainment Magnum Entertainment Magnum Entertainment 1987
Blood Debts Continental Video Continental Video Continental Video 1987
Blood Ties Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
The Care Bears: Feeling Good Fries Home Video Fries Home Video Fries Home Video 1987
The Care Bears: Great Moments in Caring Fries Home Video Fries Home Video Fries Home Video 1987
Carnival Rock Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
City in Panic Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Commando Squad Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Commercial Mania Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Creepozoids Urban Classics Video Urban Classics Video Urban Classics Video 1987
The Curse Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment Media Home Entertainment 1987
Dandelions World Video Pictures World Video Pictures World Video Pictures 1987
The Delos Adventure Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
The Devlin Connection III Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Dope Mania Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
The Emperor and the Nightingale Rabbit Ears Productions Sony Video Software Sony Video Software 1987
Enemy Territory CBS/Fox Video The CBS/Fox Company The CBS/Fox Company 1987
Evil Town Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
From Beyond Vestron Video Vestron Video Vestron Video 1987
Foxy Fables Hi-Tops Video Hi-Tops Video Hi-Tops Video 1987
Galactic Gigolo Urban Classics Video Urban Classics Video Urban Classics Video 1987
The Girl Who Spelled Freedom Walt Disney Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications & Non-Theatrical Company Walt Disney Telecommunications & Non-Theatrical Company 1987
High School Caesar Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
House on Terror Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin and How the Camel Got His Hump Rabbit Ears Productions Sony Video Software Sony Video Software 1987
Jane Fonda's Sports Aid Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Jane Fonda's Start Up Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Jane Fonda's Workout with Weights Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Johnny Legend Presents: Weird Cartoons, Special Edition Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Kidsongs: A Day at the Circus Warner Reprise Video Warner Bros. Records Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation 1987
Kidsongs: What I Want to Be! Warner Reprise Video Warner Bros. Records Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation 1987
Kidsongs: The Wonderful World of Sports Warner Reprise Video Warner Bros. Records Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation 1987
The Kindred Vestron Video Vestron Video Vestron Video 1987
Life on Earth Warner Home Video Warner Home Video Warner Home Video 1987
The Maze Prism Entertainment Prism Entertainment Prism Entertainment 1987
Miss Mary New World Video New World Video New World Video 1987
The Misfit Brigade Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Mondo Elvis: The Strange Rites & Rituals of the King's Most Devoted Disciples Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Mondo Lugosi: A Vampire's Scrapbook Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Moon in Scorpio Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
The Morning After Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video 1987
Multiple Maniacs Cinema Group Home Video Cinema Group Home Video Cinema Group Home Video 1987
Naked Youth Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
The Naughty Red Haired Indian Chief plus Four More Fairy Tales Hosca Home Video Productions Hosca Home Video Productions Hosca Home Video Productions 1987
The New Three Stooges: Away We Go! Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment 1987
The New Three Stooges: Cops 'n' Robbers Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment 1987
The New Three Stooges: Merry Money Makers Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment 1987
The New Three Stooges: Once Upon a Time Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment 1987
  • Copyrighted in 1986.
The New Three Stooges: That's Showbiz Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment 1987
  • Copyrighted in 1986.
The New Three Stooges: The Weird Wacky West Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment 1987
The New Three Stooges: Work, Work, Work! Embassy Home Entertainment Embassy Home Entertainment Nelson Entertainment 1987
The New York Ripper Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment 1987
Necropolis: City of the Dead Lightning Video Lightning Video Vestron Video 1987
Nice Girls Don't Explode New World Video New World Video New World Video 1987
The Night God Screamed Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Night Screams Prism Entertainment Prism Entertainment Prism Entertainment 1987
Paul Bartel's The Secret Cinema / Naughty Nurse Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Playboy 1988 Playmate Video Calendar Playboy Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Playboy: The Art of Sensual Massage Playboy Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video Karl-Lorimar Home Video 1987
Playboy's Bedtime Stories Playboy Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Playboy Fantasies Playboy Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Playboy Video Centerfold #5: Playmate of the Year Playboy Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Playboy Video Centerfold #6 Playboy Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 11 Playboy Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 12 Playboy Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Plutonium Baby Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Prettykill Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
The Princess Academy Lightning Video Lightning Video Vestron Video 1987
Raw Courage New World Video New World Video New World Video 1987
Rawhead Rex Vestron Video Vestron Video Vestron Video 1987
Restless Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment 1987
Rhino's Guide to Safe Sex Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Rock Baby Rock It Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Running Scared MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video 1987
Russkies Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs: The Star Sheriff's Betrayal Fries Home Video Fries Home Video Fries Home Video 1987
Screwball Academy Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
The Secret of My Success MCA Home Video MCA Home Video MCA Distributing Corporation 1987
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time Random House Home Video Random House Random House 1987
Sesame Street: Getting Ready for School Random House Home Video Random House Random House 1987
Sesame Street: Learning to Add and Subtract Random House Home Video Random House Random House 1987
Sesame Street: Sing Along Random House Home Video Random House Random House 1987
Sesame Street Start-to-Read Video: Ernie's Big Mess Random House Home Video Random House Random House 1987
Sesame Street Start-to-Read Video: I Want to Go Home! Random House Home Video Random House Random House 1987
Siesta Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
SilverHawks: The Planet Eater Scholastic/Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video Lorimar Home Video 1987
Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity Urban Classics Video Urban Classics Video Urban Classics Video 1987
Space Firebird Celebrity's Just for Kids Celebrity Home Entertainment Celebrity Home Entertainment Late 1987
Starrcade '86: The Sky Walkers Turner Home Entertainment Turner Home Entertainment MGM/UA Home Video Early 1987
Strike Force Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment 1987
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Rabbit Ears Productions Sony Video Software Sony Video Software 1987
Teenage Confidential Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Teenage Devil Dolls Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Techno Police Celebrity's Just for Kids Celebrity Home Entertainment Celebrity Home Entertainment Late 1987
Tell Me Why Penguin Home Video Prism Entertainment Prism Entertainment 1987
Terror in the Haunted House Rhino Home Video Rhino Records Rhino Records 1987
Terror on Alcatraz Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Thunder Warrior II Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Top Gun Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video Paramount Home Video 1987
Tough Guys Touchstone Home Video Walt Disney Telecommunications & Non-Theatrical Company Walt Disney Telecommunications & Non-Theatrical Company 1987
Valet Girls Vestron Video Vestron Video Vestron Video 1987
Vengeance Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Video Murders Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment Trans World Entertainment 1987
Video Violence Camp Video Camp Video LA Video Corporation 1987
Waiting for the Moon Key Video Key Video The CBS/Fox Company 1987
Walk Like a Man MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video MGM/UA Home Video 1987
War Games: The Great American Bash '87 Turner Home Entertainment Turner Home Entertainment MGM/UA Home Video 1987
Wee Sing Together Price/Stern/Sloan Price/Stern/Sloan Price/Stern/Sloan 1987
Wee Sing: King Cole's Party Price/Stern/Sloan Price/Stern/Sloan Price/Stern/Sloan 1987
What Happened to Keourac? Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment 1987
Where the River Runs Black Playhouse Video Playhouse Video The CBS/Fox Company 1987
White Phantom Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment Vidmark Entertainment 1987
The Wolf at the Door Key Video Key Video The CBS/Fox Company 1987

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