Low Budget Movies That Later Became Massive Blockbusters

28 Days Later

This zombie classic filmed in 2002 is another blockbuster with unexpected success. The fight for survival takes on a new life in this $80 million dollar thriller.

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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • That slightly scandalous charcoal drawing of a topless Kate Winslet in Titanic was drawn by none other than the director himself, James Cameron.
  • Sean Connery wore a toupee in every "James Bond" movie.
  • Darth Vader only has 12 minutes of screen time in the original Star Wars.
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