Discover 10 amazing facts about The Goonies
'Goonies never say die!' And 'The Goonies' are coming back! Warner Bros. is set to make a sequel to the beloved 1985 adventure film, which was produced by Steven Spielberg, directed by Richard Donner and written by Chris Columbus. But how much do you know about 'The Goonies'? Read on to discover 10 behind-the-scenes facts about the movie and its cast...
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