The 1995 cult classic12 Monkeysdemonstrates that the right combination of the most unexpected elements can turn into a great film. With a superstarcast, a celebrated butinfamous director, a time-travel plot,and a modest budget, the film grossed over $168 million internationally. "There's a a side of me that's just permanently sick to my stomach," Terry Gilliam said on making a "big Hollywood" movie. "On the other hand, there's a side of me that thinks maybe I'm getting away with [foul play] within the system. Maybe I am making a European art movie within the Hollywood system."
It takes place in 2035, in a future where the world has been ravaged by disease. It tells the story of James Cole (Bruce Willis), a mansent back in time by scientists to discover how the disease was released and what can be done to prevent it from happening. On his journey he meets a madman (Brad Pitt) anda psychiatrist (Madeleine Stowe), as he slowly starts to unravel the secrets of the past and his own future.
The film is known for its peculiar style and outstanding performances, earning Pitt his first career Oscar nomination. These behind-the-scenes stories that only add to the movie's complexity.
Photo: Universal Pictures
0:00 - Intro
0:00:08 - The Final Two Scenes Almost Didnt Make The Cut
0:00:21 - The Studio Gave Gilliam Final Cut
0:00:33 - Gilliam Was Forced To 'Put On A Happy Face' On Set
0:00:47 - The Stars Took A Pay Cut To Be In The Movie
0:00:59 - Gilliam Found The Film's Main Musical Theme By Accident
0:01:14 - The '12 Monkeys' Logo Was Inspired By An 1898 Puzzle
0:01:30 - The Asylum Scenes Were Shot At Al Capone's Former Prison
0:01:44 - Pitt Had A Vocal Coach And Psychiatrist Consultant On Set
0:01:59 - Gilliam Made A List Of Acting Clichs That Willis Couldn't Do
0:02:14 - An Architect Successfully Sued For Copying One Of His Designs In The Film
0:02:30 - A Hamster Held Up Production For An Entire Day
0:02:46 - During Production, A Horse Nearly Took Terry Gilliam's Life
0:03:01 - It Was Inspired By An Experimental French Short Film From The 1960s
0:03:18 - Willis Used The Role To Break His Tough Guy Image
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