These Are The Top-Rated Movies In The History of Film

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Star Wars is one of the most popular film franchises to date. The original cast included Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. It was filmed for $11 million and grossed seven $776 million at the box office.

The Silence of the Lambs

Anthony Hopkins expertly plays serial killer cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The story follows his interviews with detective Clarisse as she tries to track down another killer, Buffalo Bill. The film won four Oscar awards.

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The More You Know

  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • George Clooney had a keg of Guinness installed in his dressing room whilst filming Ocean's Eleven.
  • In every scene of Fight Club, there is a Starbucks coffee cup.
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