11:06pm UK, Monday April 12, 2004

Stars Wars has been named as men's favourite movie of all time.

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The 1977 sci-fi classic starring Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford came top in a survey by Tesco.

It was followed by The Great Escape and The Godfather, the Oscar-winning tale about the American mafia.

Women's favourite was Dirty Dancing, with Bridget Jones and Thelma and Louise in second and third spots.

Other top men's movies include Bullitt, Reservoir Dogs and the Matrix.

Steel Magnolias, When Harry Met Sally and Little Women are among the other fave chick flicks.

Tesco.com marketing director Dave Clements said: "Star Wars is without a doubt the fellas flick of all time.

Top ten fella flicks:

1. Star Wars
2. The Great Escape
3. The Godfather
4. Scarface
5. Pulp Fiction
6. The Sting
7. Apocalypse Now
8. Goodfellas
9. Bullitt
10. Reservoir Dogs

Top ten chick flicks:

1. Dirty Dancing
2. Bridget Jones' Diary
3. Thelma and Louise
4. Steel Magnolias
5. Breakfast at Tiffany's
6. The Piano
7. Titanic
8. Gone With The Wind
9. From Here To Eternity
10. When Harry Met Sally