Russian 'Koltchak' tops global boxoffice

October 12, 2008 “Admiral” stars Konstantin Khabensky as the admiral and polar explorer who led the elite “white forces” of the anti-Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. Warner’s “Body of Lies,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, opened in Australia and New Zealand as well as five Asian markets (including Taiwan and Hong Kong) for an estimated $3.2 million take from a total of 656 screens. “Mamma Mia!,” which had led the international boxoffice for the last five frames, settled for third place with $8 million from 4,100 dates in 48 markets, pushing its overseas cume at $390.5 million.

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