Hurry Up, or I’ll Be 30

(1973)

Michael Bizub and Janie E. Bizub, et al. v. Commissioner

This is a tax dispute case involving the investors who funded the 1973 movie ‘Hurry Up, or I’ll Be 30’ co-starring Danny DeVito.  The case from the tax court lists the actual financial information pertaining to the movie — including the budget and the cost the film sold for.  Below is a brief breakdown of the expenses related to ‘Hurry Up, or I’ll Be 30’:

The budget for ‘Hurry Up, or I’ll Be 30’ was $150,000

Cinefai purchased worldwide rights for $1.2 million.

Read the full court report below for further information on all of the distribution expenses and problems.