# In 1997, Brad Pitt experienced “the most irresponsible movie” ever. It still made over $100,000,000

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1997-brad-pitt-experienced-the-most-irresponsible-movie-ever-it-still-made-over-100000000/
- Published: 2026-10-24T15:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T16:24:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/in-1997-brad-pitt-experienced-the-most-irresponsible-movie-ever-it-still-went-on-to-make-over-100000000/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Pitt criticised the chaotic production of *The Devil’s Own*.
- The original script was discarded during development.
- The 1997 film still grossed more than $100 million.

## Summary

Brad Pitt described making *The Devil’s Own*, his 1997 crime drama with Harrison Ford, as “the most irresponsible bit of filmmaking” he had taken part in. He was unsettled by the production’s lack of a reliable script, which contrasted with his preference for using the screenplay as a guide to his performance.

Pitt said the film began with a strong script, but it was discarded for various reasons, leaving the cast to work without a clear roadmap. Despite his misgivings, the film grossed more than $100 million; the article uses it to illustrate how some productions made on the fly can still find commercial success.

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