Video Rentals : ‘JFK’ Jumps to the No. 1 Spot

Some retailers are still complaining that because of its three-hour length and intimidating two-cassette package, director Oliver Stone’s “JFK” isn’t quite the rental smash it could be. Still, it jumped from No. 6 to the top spot of the Billboard magazine chart.

* “Father of the Bride” featuring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton, is a shoo-in for No. 1. It’s the kind of blockbuster hit ($88.5-million gross) that will do strong repeat business because it’s a crowd-pleasing, heartwarming comedy. It entered at No. 11 but should zoom to one of the top three spots next week.

Rank Weeks Last on the Week Chart 1. “JFK” 6 2 2. “Frankie & Johnny” 1 5 3. “Last Boy Scout” 2 7 4. “The Fisher King” 3 11 5. “The Butcher’s Wife” 5 3 6. “Freejack” 4 4 7. “Little Man Tate” 7 6 8. “My Girl” ... 1 9. “Deceived” 9 9 10. “The Commitments” 8 4 * “Father of the Bride” --- 1

Source: Billboard Publications Inc.