Video Rental Chart : ‘Doors’ Steps In to the Top Spot

Though many retailers still contend “Godfather III” is the hottest title in the home-video market, the Billboard magazine chart says otherwise, giving the nod to “The Doors,” the biography of ‘60s rocker Jim Morrison. Madonna’s “Truth or Dare” (No. 4) is the most popular documentary in the rental market this year. “Switch,” the romantic comedy/fantasy starring Ellen Barkin and Jimmy Smits, debuted at No. 11 and has a shot at cracking the Top Five.

Ranking Weeks Ranking 2 Weeks On Rental Top Rentals Last Week Ago Chart 1.”The Doors” (LIVE) 2 2 4 2.”Dances With Wolves” (Orion) 1 1 9 3.”The Godfather Part III” (Paramount) 5 ... 2 4.”Madonna: Truth or Dare” (LIVE) 8 32 3 5.”The Hard Way” (MCA/Universal) 3 3 6 * “One Good Cop” (Hollywood) 12 ... 2

* This family drama/urban thriller, starring Michael Keaton, grossed a modest $11 million in theaters but is No. 6 on the rental chart after two weeks.