Directors Cuts of Iconic Films That Surpass The Originals

Apocalypse Now Redux

Apparently, Francis Ford Coppola was very indecisive when it came to Apocolypse Now. There were so many cuts of the film that he didn't feel comfortable with. Eventually, they went with one cut that made it to the theatrical release.

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The More You Know

  • Paul Schrader wrote Taxi Driver in five days. It is rumoured he had a loaded gun by his desk for “inspiration and motivation”.
  • The filming of 'The Godfather' was disrupted by an actual Mafia member, Joe Colombo. Producer Al Ruddy met with him and reviewed the script, striking the word "Mafia" completely from the movie. Colombo and his pals also managed to elbow their way into casting and ended up as extras in the film.
  • 101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan are the only two Disney movies where both parents are present and at least one doesn't die.
  • Toto was paid more than the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz".
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