‘Passion of the Christ’
Who felt slighted? Co-screenwriter Benedict Fitzgerald
The charge: In February 2008, Fitzgerald filed a lawsuit against the film’s director and producer Mel Gibson, charging Gibson with fraud, breach of contract and unfair business practices. Gibson’s film, which was largely financed by the director himself, grossed an estimated $600 million worldwide, but Fitzgerald claims he was only paid $75,000 for his work and only after he agreed to share writing credit with Gibson, according to MSNBC. (Philippe Antonello / Associated Press)
