Today a movie is basically a complete failure if it doesn't at least get close to a billion dollars at the box office. But back in the early '80s, even thinking of that kind of money made most people just pass out in the street.
The totals are still impressive, even when you don't take inflation into account. And in a golden era of cinema, there were many who deserved the crown — but only one could take it home.
Which movie earned the most money 40 years ago?
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Correct Answer: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
The answer is: Return of the Jedi. Raking in nearly $250 million dollars that year, Return of the Jedi blew away the competition in George Lucas' totally final entry in the Star Wars saga.But let's not forget Tootsie, which took second place with a respectable $146 million of its own.Source
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