Capone Budget
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Synopsis
After serving ten years in prison, Al Capone is released to live in exile in Florida. Deprived of his former power, sick with syphilis and having lost all his friends and allies, he recalls the grave criminal past and the brutal crimes committed on his orders in the streets of Chicago.
What is the budget of Capone?
"Capone," a crime released in 2020, was directed by Josh Trank and stars Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini. The production budget was $20,600,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for crime productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a crime production like this include:
- Talent & Director Compensation: Thrillers depend on compelling lead performances to sustain tension, making cast compensation a primary budget concern. Directors with proven thriller credentials command premium fees.
- Cinematography & Location Photography: Thriller aesthetics demand specific visual languages , surveillance-style photography, claustrophobic framing, or expansive location work across multiple cities or countries.
- Editorial & Sound Post-Production: Precision editing , controlling information flow, building suspense through pacing, and orchestrating reveals , requires extended post-production schedules.
What were the major cost factors in Capone?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Capone."
- Talent: Talent & Director Compensation is one of the primary cost drivers in crime productions of this scale.
- Cinematography: Cinematography & Location Photography is one of the primary cost drivers in crime productions of this scale.
- Editorial: Editorial & Sound Post-Production is one of the primary cost drivers in crime productions of this scale.
How Does Capone's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $20,600,000, Capone sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Blockers (2018): Budget $21,000,000, Worldwide Gross $94,017,294
- Death at a Funeral (2010): Budget $21,000,000, Worldwide Gross $49,050,886
- Everybody's Fine (2009): Budget $21,000,000, Worldwide Gross $16,443,609
- For Colored Girls (2010): Budget $21,000,000, Worldwide Gross $38,000,000
- Freedom Writers (2007): Budget $21,000,000, Worldwide Gross $43,095,175
The median budget for wide-release crime films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Capone Box Office Performance
"Capone" earned $858,281 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $20,600,000, the film faced challenges in theatrical release. Home video, streaming, and ancillary revenue may have contributed to its overall performance.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Capone," that break-even threshold was roughly $41,200,000. With worldwide earnings of $858,281, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $20,600,000
- Worldwide Gross: $858,281
- Net Return: −$19,741,719
- ROI: approximately -95.8%
At -95.8%, "Capone" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
1 nomination total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Capone (2020)?
The production budget was $20,600,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $10,300,000 - $16,480,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $30,900,000 - $37,080,000.
How much did Capone (2020) earn at the box office?
Capone grossed $858,281 worldwide.
Was Capone (2020) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $858,281 against an estimated $51,500,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Capone?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillon); talent compensation, location cinematography, and tension-driven editorial; international production across Canada, United States of America.
How does Capone's budget compare to similar crime films?
At $20,600,000, Capone is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release crime films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Blockers (2018, $21,000,000); Death at a Funeral (2010, $21,000,000); Everybody's Fine (2009, $21,000,000).
Did Capone (2020) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What was the return on investment (ROI) for Capone?
The theatrical ROI was -95.8%, calculated as ($858,281 − $20,600,000) ÷ $20,600,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Capone (2020) win?
1 nomination total.
Who directed Capone and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Josh Trank, written by Josh Trank, shot by Peter Deming, with music by El-P, edited by Josh Trank.
Where was Capone filmed?
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