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Movies That Struck Oil [INFOGRAPHIC]

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With both the film and oil industry worth billions of dollars here at Fuel Fighter we take a look at some of the most iconic films based on oil.

In the infographic below you’ll find information and some fun facts about 5 multi-billion-dollar movies. We’ve included the most iconic quotes, awards that some of the films have won, box office revenues and some of the gloops and bloopers that made it to the final cut.

These action packed blockbuster films are headed by some of today’s leading actors, and while some of the story lines are not always factually correct, for example in Deep Water Horizon a dinosaur tooth is discovered on the surface which isn’t possible or plausible, it makes the film more exciting and watchable.


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Furthermore, when you consider that in Deep Water Horizon an actual oil rig was constructed, the largest set piece built to date, it’s little wonder that these films cost billions to produce, but when the hit the big screen and are a success the makers and producers reap their rewards having struck oil so to speak.

Today’s movie buffs and critics don’t always rate oil related films highly, however, the amount the films generate at the box office shows just how much movie goers love the action, excitement and the special effects these films produce.

Read on to find out more facts and figures about the Movies That Struck Oil.

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