Les Miserables' rules Christmas box office

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:57 AM IST

'Miserables' comes with a strong star cast of Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe. The film was directed by Tom Hooper of the 'King's Speech'.

Tarantino's 'Django' had one of the best openings for an R-rated film on Christmas Day. Produced by the Weinstein Co, the film stars Jaime Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio, the Hollywood Reporter said.

Coming on the third spot was Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' with an anticipated haul of USD 10.8 million.

Also opening on Christmas was Fox's family comedy 'Parental Guidance', starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei. The movie came in on the fourth spot with a projected USD 6 million to USD 7 million.

  

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First Published: Dec 26 2012 | 3:35 PM IST

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