Passion still rules in US

Mel Gibson's film about the last 12 hours of Jesus' life is still top of the US box office.

17:38 08 March 2004

Mel Gibson's film about the last 12 hours of Jesus' life is still top of the US box office.

'The Passion of the Christ' has now taken more than $200 million at the box office, only a little less than Oscar winner 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King' took over the same period.

'Starsky and Hutch' a tongue-in-cheek remake of the seventies cop show - came in second - it stars Ben Stiller.

'Return of the King' and 'Monster' both reclaimed top ten positions - boosted by Oscar success.

The Top ten in full:

1 - The Passion of the Christ
2 - Starsky & Hutch
3 - Hidalgo
4 - 50 First Dates
5 - Twisted
6 - Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
7 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
8 - Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
9 - Miracle
10 -Monster