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'War of the Worlds' conquers UK chart

Published Tuesday, Jul 5 2005, 16:00 BST | By Daniel Saney
'War of the Worlds' conquers UK chart
Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds has entered the UK box office chart at number one.

With takings of £8,644,787 from 507 cinemas across the UK and Ireland, the film represents the most successful opening for both the studio Paramount Pictures in the UK, and the biggest opening ever for a Spielberg or Tom Cruise film.

The top ten in full:
1. (-) War Of The Worlds
2. (1) Batman Begins
3. (2) Mr. & Mrs. Smith
4. (3) Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith
5. (5) A Lot Like Love
6. (4) Kung Fu Hustle
7. (6) Sin City
8. (7) Paheli
9. (8) The Pacifier
10. (-) Sarkar

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