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Come Back to the 5 and Dime Kicked Off Altman's Underrated Era
Originally published May 1, 2026
By Jim Hemphill · IndieWire
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Key points
- Robert Altman's 'Come Back to the 5 and Dime' began his independent film era in the 1980s.
- This period is often overlooked compared to his earlier and later works.
- A new physical media release aims to reassess these films.
- Altman continued producing during the 1980s despite limited studio support.
- His 1980s output is distinguished more by distribution than artistic quality.
The 1982 stage adaptation 'Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean' marked the start of Robert Altman's independent film era, often overshadowed by his earlier and later works. A new physical media release offers a chance to reassess these films. Altman continued producing during the 1980s despite limited studio support, creating work that rivals his best.
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