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Kurt Russell's $15M Stunt Fails in 'Soldier'

5/8/2025

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Kurt Russell commanded a staggering $15 million for his role in the 1998 film "Soldier," where he delivered a mere 104 words. Despite his impressive stunts and charisma, the film flopped, earning only $14.5 million against a hefty $60 million budget. Russell's talent shone, but it couldn't save this cinematic misfire.

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Kurt Russell commanded a staggering $15 million for his role in the 1998 film "Soldier," where he delivered a mere 104 words. Despite his impressive stunts and charisma, the film flopped, earning only $14.5 million against a hefty $60 million budget. Russell's talent shone, but it couldn't save this cinematic misfire.