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Didn't know it was once the highest grossing movie of all-time

posted 3 months ago by redban (6771)
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I knew the movie was a box-office success, but I didn't know this movie had the record at the time. It got quickly overtaken by Star Wars later that decade, but still ..

[–] coreydude (331) 3 months ago

I believe admission price at the the time at first run theaters was $1.25

[–] Melton (5549) 3 months ago

Imagine a film of that quality and maturity being the highest grossing film today 🤣

If you ever want proof of societal decline and plummeting IQs then take a look at today’s blockbusters vs those of decades gone by.