# In 1995, Marlon Brando went to Ireland to shoot a movie. $40 million and 25 minutes later, it was abandoned

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1995-marlon-brando-went-to-ireland-to-shoot-a-movie-40-million-and-25-minutes-later-it-was-abandoned/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T17:40:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/marlon-brando-went-to-ireland-shoot-movie-40-million-25-minutes-later-abandoned/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Divine Rapture stopped after two weeks of filming in Ireland.
- Only around 25 minutes of usable footage were shot.
- Brando reportedly received an upfront share of his $4 million fee.

## Summary

The planned 1995 comedy Divine Rapture collapsed after two weeks of filming in Ballycotton, Ireland, leaving only about 25 minutes of usable footage. The production’s failure mattered to the cast and crew, who had travelled to the village for a film that never reached completion.

Producer Barry Navidi had planned a $5 million budget, but the project reportedly grew to $40 million after Marlon Brando and Johnny Depp joined the cast alongside John Hurt and Debra Winger. Financing promised by CineFin did not materialise, while Orion Pictures was nearing bankruptcy; Brando had secured $4 million for his role, with a quarter paid upfront, and was reportedly the only person involved to receive money.

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