Re: Superman (1978) John Williams' score

Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:

anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:

Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

By the mid '70s, wasn't it clear that Brando, based on his past
reputation alone, wasn't bringing in the kind of audience that justified
his salary?

 
No. They financed the movie based on the fact that Brando was in it. It
wouldn't exist without him. So he was worth everything they paid him.

 
Did Brando get paid? The S's had a bad rep for not paying people and
keeping a step ahead of bill collectors.
 
[Kerman's incorrect formatting fixed.]

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Siri says he was paid $4 million. You'll notice that he wouldn't let them
use him in the second film.