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Questions about Gary Kurtz

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Gary Kurtz enter the U.S. Marine Corps?

Gary Douglas Kurtz entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966 as a conscientious objector.

What was the final cost to produce and market American Graffiti?

The final cost to produce and market American Graffiti reached only $1.27 million after Universal Pictures added an additional $175,000 to their initial budget of $600,000.

On what date did principal photography begin on Star Wars?

Principal photography began on Star Wars on the 22nd of March 1976 in the Tunisian desert.

How many theaters opened The Dark Crystal across North America?

The Dark Crystal opened in 858 theaters across North America on the 17th of December 1982.

Which year did Star Wars enter the National Film Registry?

Star Wars entered the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1989 while The Empire Strikes Back joined in 2010.