They say that behind every great movie stands an even greater story. An untold tale of struggle, sweat, and tears that the actors, directors, and other filmmakers often invest in to make a masterpiece. Looking back at six iconic movies, let’s take a glimpse into their making and uncover the unique stories behind them that have been cherished for so many years.

The Lion King (1994)

This animated classic is still beloved by millions of fans worldwide. The film was Disney’s biggest success of 1994, grossing more than $967 million worldwide. Not only did it achieve commercial success but this beloved movie also won two Academy Awards—Best Music Original Score and Best Music Song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” It took almost four thousand people to put together the masterpiece that we now know as The Lion King. It was definitely one of those labor-intensive times.

Titanic (1997)

Released in 1997, Titanic became an instant classic after its release, earning 11 Oscars and over $2 billion at box offices worldwide. A historical drama romance film directed by James Cameron, Titanic featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet sharing the same frame in an intense love story between Jack Dawson, a poor artist traveling on board; and Rose DeWitt Boater, England’s highest class passenger falling into fatal romance. Shooting a scene like this involved multiple cameras rolling around while floating in freezing temperatures with stuntmen falling in too. Now you understand why it took months to film this epic film. All we can say is BRAVO crew members worked day and night for over 180 days continuously for the movie to be seeded before its perfect release date.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Coined as Frank Darion’s greatest works ever made, The Shawshank Redemption was released with modest box office success back in 1994 – but slowly became an all-time favorite within a few years following its release. On an estimated budget significantly below the $30 million mark without any major celebrities featured – this movie rose to reputation within no time due to its skillful acclaimed direction by Frank Darion based on Stephen King’s renowned novel “Rita Hayworth And Shawshank Redemption”. Almost 90% of Shawshank Redemption took place inside the Ohio State Reformatory building implying the crew members spent most of their days figuring little details out like lighting & chalking out different camera angles when filming within 39 different rooms around the facility which already had their own set design & trimmings remaining unchanged since the century-old shooting took place. Did you know one scene where Red was being visited by Andy took seven hours of continuous shooting? That’s commitment right there.

Avatar (2009)

Directed & written jointly by James Cameron and Jon Landau Avatar broke many records while spawning international fandom upon its blockbuster release back in 2009 including 12 Oscar nominations and winning four from them plus Golden Globe Awards for best motion picture & 3D visualization. With a stellar cast namely Sam Worthington playing a calm yet determined protagonist earning his leading spot with a star cast bringing considerable characters into action– this movie was originally planned to be filmed inside water tanks held for motion capture scenes involving animals but discarded later during preliminary scripting process ending up using primate version called ‘furry creatures’ wearing suits along with human performers instead saving bulk production cost estimate fee roughly around 10 Million USD. Now that’s remarkable.

The Godfather (1972)

This Gregory Peck-starred American crime drama earned three academy awards out of eight nominations at the 1973 Oscars starring Marlon Brando alongside others repeatedly topping charts whenever lists of great all-time classics were discussed since the 1972 premiere hit screens hard-topped $1 billion mark across worldwide sales reports until 2010 becoming third one doing so post acquired rights restrictions enforced until then. Making famous moments go viral on the silver screen apparently needed intensive contribution amounting to over 500000 dollars spent just behind sets location scouting requiring role shuffling between lead cast also altering script lines routinely –according mainly to producer Robert Evans interview later published online making history due infamous sets flooded upon Brando’s command playing Michael Corleone during Don Vito Corleone funeral procession scene attract 150 supporting crowd artists approximately standing throughout the whole journey without pay –now that’s dedication. Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

One does not simply underestimate the Lord Of The Rings trilogy feat directed by Peter Jackson prominently popularized among the global mainstream audience for sheer excellence proven despite endless expenditure amounting to close to 200 million getting dispersed during the scripting phase thereby gaining trilogy entire part 110 Oscar Nominations along having lifetime receiving 17 Outstanding Achievement awarding consideration justifying every minute went tying ends together tightly amidst immense press exposure albeit negative speculation outside studio perimeters.. Revealing further Peter Jackson behind lens directing moments including young hobbits strolling while navigating Hobbit