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See also: 1982 in film, other events of 1983, 1984 in film, list of 'years in film'.

Table of contents 1 Events 2 Top Grossing Films of the Year 3 Births 4 Deaths 5 Other Movies Released

Events

• February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York

Top Grossing Films of the Year

1. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
2. Terms of Endearment
3. Flashdance
4. Trading Places[?], starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy
5. WarGames, starring Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy[?]
6. Octopussy[?]
7. Sudden Impact[?]
8. Mr. Mom[?], starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr[?]
9. Staying Alive[?]
10. Risky Business[?], starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay[?]

Births

Deaths

• April 16 - Fifi D'Orsay, actress
• June 12 - Norma Shearer, Academy Award winning actress
• July 29 - Raymond Massey, actor

Other Movies Released

• The Big Chill
• The Right Stuff