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Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film, "Megalopolis," faces a dismal box office debut, projected to earn only $5 to $7 million despite his investment of over $100 million. To finance the project and others, Coppola borrowed $200 million against his wine business.
Despite mixed critical reception, Coppola remains optimistic, claiming that "time is on my side." However, he also acknowledges the possibility of a tax write-down should the film underperform.
Coppola leveraged his wine business, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, in a deal that enabled him to take out the loan. His son expressed support for his father’s decision to pursue his passion, despite the financial risk.