An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (the onscreen title is simply Burn Hollywood Burn) was made in 1997 and released in 1998. It was regarded as one of the worst films of all time, and managed to win five awards (including Worst Picture) at the 1998 Golden Raspberry Awards. The film grossed $45,000, which, accounting for inflation, is less than Plan 9 from Outer Space made during its release.

Related Topics:
1997 - 1998 - Worst films of all time - 1998 Golden Raspberry Awards - Plan 9 from Outer Space

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In the film, an editor by the name of Alan Smithee (played by Eric Idle) has been allowed to direct Trio, a big-budget action film starring Sylvester Stallone, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jackie Chan. However, the studio recuts the film, and when Smithee sees the results (which he describes as being "worse than Showgirls") and realises that he cannot use a pseudonym (because the only one allowed is "Alan Smithee") he steals the film and goes on the run, threatening to burn it.

Related Topics:
Alan Smithee - Eric Idle - Sylvester Stallone - Whoopi Goldberg - Jackie Chan - Showgirls

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The film was written (and produced, though he wasn't credited for it) by Joe Eszterhas, and directed by Arthur Hiller. However, Hiller objected to the way Eszterhas recut the film. So, as a result, in one of Hollywood's greatest ironies, An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn is officially directed by Alan Smithee.

Related Topics:
Joe Eszterhas - Arthur Hiller

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~