2003 in film

Events

• February 3 - Legendary record producer Phil Spector is arrested for investigation of homicide after the body of actress Lana Clarkson was found at his home in Alhambra, California. Police responded to the 911 phone call from one of Spector's neighbors and discovered Clarkson's body who was suffering from a gun shot wound. Clarkson pronounced dead at the scene.

• February 24 - The Pianist, directed by Roman Polanski, wins 7 Cesar Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Music and Best Cinematography).

• December - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King to be released in time for Christmas 2003 at a world premier in Wellington, New Zealand.

Top Grossing Films of the Year X2: X-Men United[?] The Matrix Reloaded

Births

Deaths

• January 12 - Maurice Gibb, 53, singer/songwriter
• April 1 - Leslie Cheung, 46, pop singer/film actor

Other Movies Released

• Daddy Day Care
• Gerry
• Irreversible
• Kangaroo Jack
• Les Invasions barbares[?] (Barbarian Invasions) written and directed by Denys Arcand[?]
• L'homme du train[?] (The Man on the Train) - directed by Patrice Leconte[?], starring Jean Rochefort[?] and Johnny Hallyday
• Seabiscuit
• Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (7/25)
• Sweet Sixteen[?]