Popeye (1980): The Shocking True Story of Hollywood’s Most Coked Out Movie

Did you know the 1980 Popeye movie starring Robin Williams might be the most drug-fueled film production in Hollywood history? In this video, we dive deep into the wild, hilarious, and jaw-dropping true story behind the making of Popeye—where cocaine was allegedly everywhere, film cans doubled as drug mules, and the chaos behind the scenes was even crazier than what made it onto the screen.

Discover how Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, and legendary producer Robert Evans navigated one of the most notorious movie sets ever, and why even Paramount’s CEO called it “the most coked-out film set” in history. From walkie-talkies stuffed with drugs to the tragic real-life struggles of its stars, this is the untold story Hollywood never wanted you to hear.

If you love wild Hollywood stories, Robin Williams, or just want to know what REALLY happened on the set of Popeye, you don’t want to miss this!