 Robert Altman (I) (qv) was originally promised five "points" (a  percentage) of the films profits. After a disagreement between  Altman and one of the Fox executives, the offer of points was taken  back before production began. When the film became a big hit,  Altmans agent asked for the points back; the studio was considering  it when Altman was quoted in the press saying how much he hated  working for Fox. He was never given the points back.