'Iron' stay gold overseas
Published 5/11/2008 at Variety.com
International News: 'Racer' crashes at the foreign box office -- "Iron Man" stayed golden at the international box office, dominating the weekend with $39 million at 7,500 playdates in its second frame while "Speed Racer" crashed out of the gate with a disappointing $12.8 million at 3,940.
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