While it may not have been entirely kid-appropriate, this adventure classic helped launch the careers of its young cast, including Josh Brolin, whose first big-screen role as Brandon Walsh kicked off what would become an impressive list of film credits.

This question brought on by an anecdote from Josh Brolin this week, who’s promoting his new memoir From Under The Truck. Reflecting on his time making The Goonies —his breakout film role, which essentially transformed his entire life— Brolin told People a story about approaching Steven Spielberg,

Josh Brolin was 16 years old when he landed a role in “The Goonies.” He played Brandon “Brand” Walsh, a high-school jock and the older brother of Sean Astin’s Mikey. Speaking to People magazine ahead of the release of his memoir,

Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time, bringing out amazing films such as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and more.  Little do people know that he also happens to be a filmmaker launching great actors,

Actor Josh Brolin remembered Steven Spielberg's advice from the set of the 1985 American adventure comedy film 'The Goonies', reported Deadline.