1983 in film
The following is an overview of events in 1983 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths.
Highest-grossing films (U.S.)
The top ten 1983 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows:
Events
11 February - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York
25 May - Return of the Jedi, the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy, is released. Like the previous films, it goes on to become the top grossing picture of year.
1983 was a landmark year in film. More films have gotten an R-rating than any other year thus far.
Awards
Academy Awards:
Golden Globe Awards:
Palme d'Or (Cannes Film Festival):
Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival):
Golden Bear (Berlin Film Festival):
Notable films released in 1983
U.S.A. unless stated
10 to Midnight, directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Charles Bronson
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À Nos Amours (To Our Love),directed by Maurice Pialat, starring Sandrine Bonnaire - (France)
