
Cleopatra (1963) was so expensive it nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox.
What started as a $2M film spiraled into a $44M disaster thanks to delays, reshoots, and Elizabeth Taylor's record-breaking salary. It made money, but not enough to save the studio from selling off land just to survive."
Story added by anonymusincognitus on May 11, 2025
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