The Astro

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The Astro is a movie theater in downtown Clemson. It usually features movies that have been out for a few weeks already, but you can see them at the low price of $2. They feature three movies at a time. Occasionally, they do have a movie out for its opening day. The Astro is located on College Avenue across from Hubbard-Young Pharmacy and Allens' Creations - Frame & Art Gallery, down from the Fort Hill Presbyterian Church.

The theatre opened as a single movie house on January 21, 1971, with a red carpet showing of Tora, Tora, Tora, ("Tiger, Tiger, Tiger" in Japanese). At that time it was owned by Star Theatres of Greenville. Unfortunately after 30 years of operation, Clemson's Astro Triple will be closing its doors forever after the last movie on Thursday, August 7th, 2008. The operators have seen a decline in attendence in recent years.

The Astro Triple is operated by Carmike Cinemas district office, 1727 8A Suite, 357 Sardis Road North, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28270-2402, 704-849-0192, do05@carmike.com.