Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

Meet Joe Black

Meet Joe Black! He's not just any guy in love...he's Death himself. It's a bit of a wonky idea for a movie (especially for A-lister Brad Pitt) but this creative creation comes from the bones of "Death Takes a Holiday" in 1934. Critics preferred the 1934 concept better, sorry Brad...

The Italian Job

Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron teamed up in 2003 to take part in the film "The Italian Job." Directed by F. Gary Gray, the real thievery of this heist movie comes from stealing ideas! It was made in 1969 in a movie by the same name. However, fans tended to enjoy the Wahlberg & Theron version of the film way more. 

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The More You Know

  • Viggo Mortensen had no intention of working on The Lord of the Rings until his son begged him to do it.
  • There’s a 20 year age gap between Sam Neill and Laura Dern in Jurassic Park, with Laura aged only 26 during filming.
  • Peter O’Toole was nominated for eight performance Oscars and didn’t win a single one.
  • Disney wanted Robert De Niro as Captain Jack Sparrow, but he declined the role because he thought the movie was going to bomb.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.