Deal of the Century (1983)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $10,400,000 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,520,605 (33.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,217 opening theaters/1,226 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $37,340,949 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 4th, 1983 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Geographical setting: | Fictional Country, South America |
| Plot point: | Arms Dealer, Government Corruption, Satire, Widow/Widower |
| Social setting: | Rebellion |
| Subgenre: | Satirical Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1983 | 1 | $3,520,605 | 1,217 | $2,893 | $3,520,605 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1983 | 4 | $2,361,234 | -33% | 1,226 | $1,926 | $6,758,370 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1983 | 9 | $1,143,745 | -52% | 965 | $1,185 | $8,392,970 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 16 | $828,037 | -28% | 767 | $1,080 | $9,658,302 | 4 |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 14 | $518,839 | -37% | 689 | $753 | $10,369,581 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1983 | 2 | $4,397,136 | 1,217 | $3,613 | $4,397,136 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1983 | 4 | $2,852,089 | -35% | 1,226 | $2,326 | $7,249,225 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1983 | 8 | $1,581,040 | -45% | 965 | $1,638 | $8,830,265 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 16 | $1,020,477 | -35% | 767 | $1,330 | $9,850,742 | 4 |
Leading
| Chevy Chase | Eddie Muntz | |
| Sigourney Weaver | Catherine DeVoto | |
| Gregory Hines | Ray Kasternak |
Supporting
| Wallace Shawn | Harold DeVoto | |
| Richard Libertini | Masaggi |
Production and Technical Credits
| William Friedkin | Director | |
| Paul Brickman | Screenwriter | |
| Bud Yorkin | Producer | |
| Jon Avnet | Executive Producer | |
| Steve Tisch | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Brickman | Executive Producer | |
| Arthur B. Rubenstein | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,520,605 (33.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,217 opening theaters/1,226 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $37,340,949 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 4th, 1983 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Voiceover/Narration |
| Geographical setting: | Fictional Country, South America |
| Plot point: | Arms Dealer, Government Corruption, Satire, Widow/Widower |
| Social setting: | Rebellion |
| Subgenre: | Satirical Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1983 | 1 | $3,520,605 | 1,217 | $2,893 | $3,520,605 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1983 | 4 | $2,361,234 | -33% | 1,226 | $1,926 | $6,758,370 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1983 | 9 | $1,143,745 | -52% | 965 | $1,185 | $8,392,970 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 16 | $828,037 | -28% | 767 | $1,080 | $9,658,302 | 4 |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 14 | $518,839 | -37% | 689 | $753 | $10,369,581 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1983 | 2 | $4,397,136 | 1,217 | $3,613 | $4,397,136 | 1 | |
| Nov 11, 1983 | 4 | $2,852,089 | -35% | 1,226 | $2,326 | $7,249,225 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1983 | 8 | $1,581,040 | -45% | 965 | $1,638 | $8,830,265 | 3 |
| Nov 25, 1983 | 16 | $1,020,477 | -35% | 767 | $1,330 | $9,850,742 | 4 |
Leading
| Chevy Chase | Eddie Muntz | |
| Sigourney Weaver | Catherine DeVoto | |
| Gregory Hines | Ray Kasternak |
Supporting
| Wallace Shawn | Harold DeVoto | |
| Richard Libertini | Masaggi |
Production and Technical Credits
| William Friedkin | Director | |
| Paul Brickman | Screenwriter | |
| Bud Yorkin | Producer | |
| Jon Avnet | Executive Producer | |
| Steve Tisch | Executive Producer | |
| Paul Brickman | Executive Producer | |
| Arthur B. Rubenstein | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.