Interesting if true

[egp320i]

 

[toobfreak]

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That story does have a certain ring of truth to it.

 

[JGalt]

"AI Overview

Yes, it is true.
. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) was famously funded by rock stars—including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson—after traditional studios refused to finance the film, which was seen as a high-risk project. The musicians, who were fans of the group, provided the necessary capital as a tax-saving measure.
Key details regarding the financing:

• Investors: Led Zeppelin (approx. £31,500), Pink Floyd (£21,000), Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson (£6,300), and others like Charisma Records and producer Michael White contributed to the roughly £175,000 budget.
• Motivation: Due to high UK tax rates (up to 90%), these artists invested in the film as a tax shelter.
• Misconception: While George Harrison famously funded Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) by mortgaging his house, he was not the primary financier for The Holy Grail.
• Result: The film was a massive success, earning over $5 million against its small budget, rewarding the rock star investors handsomely. "

 

[toobfreak]

Monty Python —after traditional studios refused to finance the film,

Yep, and they turn out so much good stuff! Now Monty that was a RISK.

Due to high UK tax rates (up to 90%),

Sounds like communism.

 

[JGalt]

Yep, and they turn out so much good stuff! Now Monty that was a RISK.


Sounds like communism.

Add to that, the average income in the US is 30-50% more than those in the UK, depending on the sector. I would not want to live there.

 

[luiza]

Add to that, the average income in the US is 30-50% more than those in the UK, depending on the sector. I would not want to live there.

You would .
You meet people who can talk in sentences and make good sense .
There is a history and a heritage .
Arts appreciation is high .
Food and Drink are much more varied and up to date on an international basis .

You can make a million anywhere if you are bright , savvy and know how to charm .
Fewer Sheeple , Terrorists , Psychopaths and Trannies .
We perhaps need to cull the Gay community and the ruling Government is so awful ( Biden standard at best ) but that is very temporary .