He Shelled Out Some Money
The film was costly, and Costner had to provide a small amount in order for it to be completed. Is there anything else? The $15 million budget was quickly drained due to the bison, wolves, and the necessity to figure out how to film outside. This, however, would not deter Costner. The guy had to pay an additional $3 million out of his own pocket to complete the picture. It demonstrates how serious he was about completing the task.
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