It was the first big box-office success of the newly-formed MGM Studios - and possibly the most profitable silent film of all time - it helped bring back the popularity of war films in the late 20s.McClane rushed forward and grabbed her, released or unclapsed the band, and watched as Gruber still hreatening with a gun in his right hand, unforgettably fell backwards o his death 30 stories below, while Robinson watched and commented from the ground below: "Oh, I hope that""s not a hostage.With the Galactic Republic in turmoil, a Separatist movement of thousands of systems (threatening to secede from the Republic) was being led by renegade ex-Jedi Master Count Dooku (Christopher Lee), aka Sith Lord Darth Tyranus.Executive-produced by Steven Spielberg.No Academy Awards nominations.Also nominated for a Razzie Award for "Worst Remake or Sequel."With a production budget of $93 million, and box-office gross receipts of $181 million (domestic) and $369 million (worldwide).They ran after his car as he sped away, with he Blonde shouting: "Can we come back this afternoon?" The jaded and indifferent Thomas was living a mid-60s life of excess (riches, fame, and women) at every turn.