Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Tom Hanks Didn't Get Paid Upfront

Though Hanks didn't get paid upfront for the film, he did make $30 million following the release. the film made a whopping $600 million internationally on a $55 million budget. Hanks believed in the film so much that he was okay with sacrificing his paycheck upfront in order to keep the film afloat. 

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