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'The 13th Warrior' Didn’t Deserve to Be One of the Biggest Bombs Ever Made

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An epic fantasy flick from two big-name Hollywood heavyweights that was unfairly panned, now getting a second look as a hidden gem.
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  • Based on Michael Crichton's novel 'Eaters of the Dead', the film had a budget of $60 million but only grossed $61 million at the box office - making it one of the biggest financial flops of the 90s
  • Director John McTiernan ('Die Hard', 'Predator') and star Antonio Banderas have both since come out in defense of the film, calling it a 'misunderstood masterpiece' that deserves a cult following
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Michel Crichton, John McTiernan, Antonio Banderas, Die Hard, Predator, The 13th Warrior
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