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December 2, 2008 8:08:05 PM CST



Jones Sues for $10M in No Country Pay

Posted Sep 7, 08 7:57 AM CDT in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Actor Tommy Lee Jones has sued the producers of Oscar Award-winning No Country for Old Men for $10 million he claims is owed him. The suit charges Paramount Pictures failed to pay Jones a promised chunk of "significant box-office bonuses" and other compensation linked to the success of the critically acclaimed film. No Country earned $160 million at the box office, AP reports.

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Actor Tommy Lee Jones arrives with his wife, Dawn, for the screening of the movie "No Country for Old Men" in New York last year.   (AP Photo/Rick Maiman)
Actor Tommy Lee Jones arrives for the screening of the movie "No Country for Old Men" in New York last year.   (AP Photo/Rick Maiman)
Actor Tommy Lee Jones arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 in Santa Barbara, Calif. to receive the festival's American Riviera Award in recognition of his career...   (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant)
Tommy Lee Jones looks on during a press conference in Toronto.   (AP Photo)
Actor Tommy Lee Jones arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival earlier this year to receive an award in recognition of his career performances.   (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant)
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