Steven Spielberg effects provided by friend George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic company, the film would eventually become the highest-grossing film of all time (at the worldwide box office) with $914.7 million. This would be the third time that one of Spielberg's films became the highest-grossing film ever. Spielberg's next film, "Schindler's List", was based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a man who risked his life to save 1,100 Jews from the Holocaust. "Schindler's List" earned Spielberg his first Academy Award for Best Director (it also won Best Picture). With the film a huge success at the box office, Spielberg
Oscar (bull) Great American Cowboy." Arriolla was permitted to use both hands (bull riding rules specify one hand) and he only needed to stay on for five seconds instead of the normal requirement of eight seconds; nevertheless, Oscar tossed him in less than two seconds. Finally, in 1975, John Davis succeeded in being the first bull rider to ride Oscar and win the bronze statue. Davis conquered Oscar in July 1975 at the California Rodeo Salinas. Davis also won the championship gold buckle that day. Also in 1975, Randy Mager obtained one of his two rides from Oscar at the National Finals