This must have lost a lot of money!??
$12 million budget - total takings of $2.8 million - is that right?
Can anyone explain?
Are they making this up somehow somewhere else?
And will Ira Sachs ever be able to fund another movie again??
were people paid? some people must have lost a lot of money somewhere.
The $2.8 million total is likely box office release numbers. It doesn't include rentals, DVD sales and cable. So, yeah, while it's considered a financial flop, it's likely the actual $12 was made back.
People were paid. Investors/the studio put up the $12 million upfront. They're the ones who lose money when the film doesn't make money. There are likely films that are made where people aren't paid, but not with this caliber of actors.
"Professionals built the Titanic. Amateurs built the Ark."
Helen Hannah
I don't even remember this film being released, and I try to keep up on these things – particularly with a strong cast like this. Was this even promoted? Fortunately, I found the DVD for $3 at Big Lots, and I decided to give this a chance. It's excellent.
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