Airport movie shocks critics with box office surge
Hollywood reports a clash between critics and audiences as Airport earns over 11 million in 12 weeks despite mixed reviews. MCA chief Lew Wasseman touts it as Universal’s biggest grosser, while producer Ross Hunter defends mass appeal and vows more family friendly pictures amid calls to curb pornographic content.
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