The famous Maltese Falcon statue seen in 'OUATIH' actually owned by Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of finest actors in world. Titanic star outshines himself with every film he does. That's what exactly happened when he featured in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood in 2019. Directed by celebrated filmmaker Quentin Taranti,  Comedy-Drama film was warmly received by both critics and audience. Leonardo shared screen with Br Pitt in blockbuster film. Even though re are a lot of riveting facts about this Leonardo DiCaprio movie, an interesting one is related to famous Maltese Falcon statue. Re ahe to kw more.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Maltese Falcon statue connection

As Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is based in 1960s, makers of this movie took exceptional care of every tiny detail. Be it costumes, automobiles, or statues used in film. In an important scene in Leonardo DiCaprio starrer, Margot Robbie, who essayed role of Sharon Tate visits a bookstore, wherein she's unable to resist looking closely at Maltese Falcon statue. 

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 Maltese Falcon statue that Sharon Tate's character stares at is actually real one.  famous Falcon statue from cult-classic of 1941  Maltese Falcon has an entire history attached to itself. As a matter of fact, Falcon statue is counted amongst most sought after work of art across globe. But did you kw that current owner of this celebrated Maltese Falcon statue is ne or than Leonardo DiCaprio! 

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In year 2010, Leonardo Leonardo DiCaprio participated in a bid, which auctioned  Falcon statue.  Wolf of Wall Street actor was so intrigued by mysterious case of Falcon statue, that he me a huge bid of $325,000 as per reports, and won it as well. Leonardo DiCaprio paid a whopping sum of to purchase  Maltese Falcon statue. Hence, for Margot Robbie's bookstore scene in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, he offered makers of film to use original Falcon piece inste of a replica. 

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Leonardo DiCaprio played role of Rick Dalton in  Quentin Taranti's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Bankrolled by David Heyman, Shann McIntosh, and Quentin Taranti himself. His character in movie is that of a talented actor, who's struggling to regain his popularity and golden days in Hollywood. Leonardo DiCaprio was also minated for Acemy Award in 'Best Actor' category for his marvelous performance in film. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood minted 37.43 crores USD at BO.