'Our Brand Is Crisis' trivia and fun facts
Shoot in La Paz
Few scenes were shot at La Paz city. This might be the first Hollywood Studio movie ever made in Bolivia.
George Clooney's power
George Clooney, who is also the producer, got the idea that the protagonist was a woman. Clooney also was who convinced Sandra Bullock to accept the role.
Business flop
The film, despite the good performance of Sandra Bullock, did not get good reviews and was a box office failure in the United States to raise just $ 7 million.
Change of gender
Sandra Bullock's character was intended to be interpreted as a man. George Clooney was chosen to play Bobine.
Firstly, George Clooney was a character on the movie
George Clooney would play Pat Candy, Jane Bobine's rival. Billy Bob Thornton was finally chosen.
Based on a documentary
The film is based on a 2005 documentary entitled 'Our Brand Is Crisis', by Rachel Boynton, about the marketing strategies of the campaign for the presidential elections of 2002 in Bolivia.
Sandra Bullock brights
Sandra Bullock was acclaimed in Toronto Film Festival for her portrayal of Jane Bobine.
First time
First time Sandra Bullock and George Clooney have worked together as producing partners.
Black List's screenplay
The screenplay for this film was featured in the 2008 Blacklist; a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of the year.
Ice cream for everyone
One the last day of shooting, Sandra Bullock had an ice cream truck brought to set.