THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, April 12, 1995 TAG: 9504120396
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: D1 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Associated Press
LENGTH: Short : 31 lines
The Force is now with Gump.
Paramount Pictures' ``Forrest Gump'' - starring Tom Hanks as a dim-witted Southerner who romps through 20th century history - has surpassed ``Star Wars'' as the third-highest-grossing film in North America, bringing in $323.6 million. The movie also has grossed $609.9 million worldwide, ranking it fourth, behind ``Jurassic Park,'' ``The Lion King'' and ``E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.''
``Forrest Gump'' is the highest-grossing film to ever win an Academy Award for best picture. It won six Oscars at the March 27 ceremony, including one for Hanks as best actor. ILLUSTRATION: Color graphic
Source: Associated Press
The 10 highest-grossing domestic releases.
For copy of list, see microfilm.
KEYWORDS: MOVIE FILM by CNB