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In the Line of Fire

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Sets; digital campaign footage; Clinton endorsement; Malkovich isolation; effects cost; trailer failure; studio split

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  • The White House scenes reportedly reused an existing set.
  • The Air Force One set reportedly cost $250,000 to build.
  • Bush and Clinton campaign footage reportedly was digitally altered for the fictional reelection campaign.
  • The filmmakers reportedly decided against using Clinton’s endorsement in marketing.
  • Malkovich reportedly isolated himself for over a month to prepare, but was sociable and professional on set.
  • The digital effects reportedly cost $4 million.
  • An early trailer reportedly drew laughter at Eastwood’s final line and had to be remade; the trailer was not located during preparation.
  • A credit and contribution dispute reportedly led Castle Rock to leave Columbia the next year.