Revealing mistake: At the fund raiser for the aquarium, a journalist interviews Max with a tape recorder but you can see that it is not running because the wheels inside are still. (00:32:05)
Rushmore (1998)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Wes Anderson
Starring: Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Jason Schwartzman, Seymour Cassel
Max puts on a show; everyone is happy.
mike.
More mistakes in Rushmore
Herman Blume: What does Guggenheim say?
Max Fischer: Nothing. I felt I should go to you first.
Herman Blume: Why?
Max Fischer: Because at this moment I feel our best strategy is to keep a low profile. The more preparation I can do, the stronger our case will be when we go to the administration.
Herman Blume: How much do you want?
Max Fischer: $35.000 for the initial plans.
Herman Blume: I'll give you $2500.