Mad Max – $300,000 Budget
Let us go back in time a little – we are not talking about Mad Max: Fury Road, which made $378.9 million and spent $150 million. The original iteration of the film with Mel Gibson worked on a tight budget of $300,000. It came out in 1979 and ended up taking home more than $100 million. It also broke the record for the best profit-to-cost ratio, so it definitely deserves to be on the list. It was the fourth installment in the series, although each and every single one of them is worth a watch. However, the third one, Beyond Thunderdome, sparked debates about – was it the best or the worst?
Mad Max – $300,000 Budget
American Graffiti – $750,000 Budget
George Lucas is now known for Star Wars, although there was a time when he was just starting out with just THX 1138 under his belt. It was a film that garnered mixed reviews when it came out and was thought to be a flop. That must be the reason he only acquired $750,000 for his next work: American Graffiti. This coming-of-age drama still managed to win the hearts of viewers and critics alike. It was nominated for five Academy Award categories and raked in $115 million at the box office. The rest, as they say, is history.
American Graffiti – $750,000 Budget
