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Who you gonna call? For the 1984 premiere of Ghostbusters, the answer was, everyone in Hollywood.
All sorts of stars stepped out for the event, held the night before the film's release, on June 7, 1984, at Avco Theaters in Westwood, California. The premiere party also served as a benefit for Saint John's Hospital in nearby Santa Monica.
As Ghostbusters marks its milestone 40th anniversary, take a look back at the film's super-starry premiere.
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver and Ernie Hudson
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Ahead of the premiere party, Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver and Ernie Hudson took a moment together in L.A.
Emilio Estevez
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Members of the Brat Pack were out in full effect, including Emilio Estevez.
Rob Lowe and Melissa Gilbert
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Also repping the crew: Rob Lowe and then-girlfriend Melissa Gilbert.
Sylvester Stallone
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Sylvester Stallone — then 38 — walked the red carpet in a white suit.
Debra Winger
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Actress Debra Winger brought the cool in her party ensemble.
Beverly D'Angelo
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Same went for actress Beverly D'Angelo in those shades!
Aaron Spelling and Candy Spelling
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Hollywood royalty Aaron Spelling and Candy Spelling had a moment in the spotlight, too.
Bill Murray and Judy Ovitz
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Bill Murray cracked wise with Judy Ovitz, wife of his agent, Michael Ovitz.
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon
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Star Dan Aykroyd attended with his new wife, Donna Dixon.
Harold Ramis
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Meanwhile, star Harold Ramis worked the room.
Rick Moranis
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Also on hand: the film's costar Rick Moranis.
Dolly Parton
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Seriously, everyone was there, including Dolly Parton!
Kate Jackson and Richard Cohen
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Charlie's Angels icon Kate Jackson walked the carpet with Richard Cohen.
Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus
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Screen legend Sidney Poitier and wife Joanna Shimkus also attended the event.
Sydney Pollack and Claire Pollack
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Sydney Pollack and Claire Pollack sported smiles on their way into the premiere party.
Shelley Long
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Another '80s favorite, Shelley Long, made her way into the bash.
Shannon Tweed
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Model/actress Shannon Tweed rounded out the A-list roster of attendees.
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