It's no secret that A-list movie stars earn big bucks to appear in our favourite flicks, yet sometimes these paycheques wind up becoming downright astounding thanks to risky profit-participation deals that pay out like a lottery win if a film becomes a hit. From a Star Wars actor who continues to earn millions long after his death to a beloved actor who learned life really is like a box of chocolates when he won both an Oscar and a small fortune for playing in iconic role, check out some of the biggest all-time movie star paydays.
*Note: all figures cited are in US dollars.