'The Godfather' Director Forced To Sell His Watches After Losing Millions On ‘Megalopolis’
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“I NEED SOMETHING MONEY”Having invested $120 million in a film that barely raised $14 million could mean ruin for Francis Ford Coppola. The film producer (famous for films like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now) risked a lot to finance Megalopolis, his latest work, and is now trying to recover from the losses. Among other measures, he decided to auction off part of his luxury watch collection, which includes one of enormous sentimental value for …
Knowing the interest of luxury watches among collectors, film director Francis Ford Coppola (86 years old) announced this week his intention to auction some of his personal collection. A very valuable piece that will be released on December 6 through the Phillips auction house in New York. Among the pieces is an authentic jewel: the F.P. Journe FFC. A unique design created by Coppola himself along with the prestigious French watchmaker Françoise…
'The Godfather' Director Forced To Sell His Watches After Losing Millions On ‘Megalopolis’
The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola is facing financial strain after losing most of his fortune on his long-awaited film Megalopolis. The 86-year-old filmmaker reportedly invested $120 million of his personal wealth into the movie, which earned just $14.3 million globally after its September 2024 release. Known for his bold artistic choices, Coppola has now turned to selling seven of his prized watches, including a custom timepiece worth…
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