The Hollywood Reporter Book of Box Office HitsBillboard Books, 1990 - 365 pages What was the biggest box ofice hit of 1942? Or 1955? Or 1982? Who played the leading role and who directed it? And what happened behind the scenes? Here's the book that gives all that information and much, much more, covering the five most successful movies of each year, from 1939 through 1988. Includes the film's vital statistics, from rental income to cast, credits, and Acadamy Award nominations, and inside information on the film's stars, directors, writers, and producers, as well as how the movies were made. 268 illustrations. |
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