Quote by Clint Eastwood

This film cost $31 million. With that kind of money I could have invaded some country.

This film cost $31 million. With that kind of money I could

Summary

This quote is a sarcastic remark that highlights the high production costs of a film. The speaker suggests that instead of spending $31 million on making a movie, the same amount of money could have been used for a more significant purpose. Its aim is to criticize the perceived extravagance of the entertainment industry and question the allocation of resources, drawing attention to the contrasting needs that exist in the world.

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By Clint Eastwood

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