‘Rocky’ was shot in 28 days on a $1 million budget.
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Rocky (1976) was made on a shoestring budget—under $1M is commonly cited—and it ultimately became a massive hit, grossing over $200M worldwide. The tight schedule and low budget are part of why the movie’s grit feels so authentic. (Wikipedia)
🤯 "‘Rocky’ was shot in 28 days on a $1 million budget — underdog energy on and off screen."