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1982 in film

See also: 1981 in film, other events of 1982, 1983 in film, list of 'years in film'.

Table of contents

1 Events 2 Top Grossing Films of the Year 3 Academy Awards 4 Births 5 Deaths 6 Other Movies Released

Events

• January 11 - Production begins on the Star Wars sequel, Return of the Jedi.
• September 13 - Keanu Reeves moves to college.
• The THX Sound System is developed for use in movie theaters.

Top Grossing Films of the Year

1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
2. Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman
3. An Officer and a Gentleman
4. Rocky III, starring Sylvester Stallone
6. Poltergeist
7. 48 Hrs, starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte
8. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
9. Annie
10. The Verdict

Academy Awards

• Best Picture: Gandhi - Indo-British Films, Columbia
• Best Actor: Ben Kingsley - Gandhi
• Best Actress: Meryl Streep - Sophie's Choice

Births

• March 11 - Thora Birch
• April 30 - Kirsten Dunst

Deaths

• March 5 - John Belushi, actor
• March 6 - Ayn Rand, writer
• June 18 - Curt Jurgens, Austrian actor

Other Movies Released

• Gandhi
• Grease 2
• Friday the 13th, Part 3
• Blade Runner
• The Secret of NIMH
• Tron

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