The Big Picture Sweatpants and sweatbands never looked so cool. Josh Brolin made a big splash with his film debut as a teen treasure hunter in the iconic '80s adventure film, The Goonies. Based on a story written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner, Brolin had one of the most legendary film introductions of the decade. The beloved film has cemented itself within pop culture history, and left an undeniable mark on adventure films that are still being made today.
Release Date June 7, 1985 Director Richard Donner Cast Corey Feldman , Sean Astin , Josh Brolin , Jeff Cohen , Martha Plimpton , Ke Huy Quan Main Genre Adventure Writers Chris Columbus , Steven Spielberg Runtime 114 minutes Studio Warner Bros. Expand Josh Brolin Plays "Brand," A Teen Jock Determined to Save His Brother The Goonies cemented Brolin's status as a rising star.
With his red bandana and sweatbands, Brolin is a shining emblem of the '80s teen. His legacy has lasted to this day, seen in various period pieces, including some similarities to a well-loved character in Stranger Things. He was Steve Harrington before we got Joe Keery's Steve Harrington, becoming a brave babysitter who puts his body on the line to save kids from danger – with the luscious locks to match.