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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Small Circle of Friends (1980) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Small Circle of Friends (1980) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980).
About the movie:
Harvard in the 1960's: a time of social upheaval and student unrest. Three students bond together, challenge the system and begin to lose their ideals.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
The kid on the skateboard who appears outside Robert Arkins (Jimmys) window during the first third of the movie when the band are recruiting members is the (now grown up) boy from the covers of U2s "Boy" (1980) and "War" (1983) albums. At the time The Commitments was filmed, he owned a skate shop in Dublin and was a champion skateboarder.
b.
Some of the songs on the soundtrack are written and performed by
Steven Seagal
.
c.
Howard Stern
s wife
Alison Stern
appears as an NBC phone operator.
d.
United Artists was reluctant to give first-time director Rob Cohen the privilege of directing this film because he was mostly known for producing. Rob Cohen pressed the already hard-pressed studio, the studio heads deliberated for six weeks and Rob Cohen was ultimately given the job. There was one condition: Cohen needed a back-up director in the event that he would be fired from directing. Arthur Hiller agreed to step up in the event that this happened. Luckily for Cohen, it never did happen.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
Filmed on location at a YMCA youth camp in Waco, Georgia.
b.
Composer
Stephen Schwartz
has a cameo in the prologue sequence: Katie serves him a cup of coffee as he is seated at the counter of the diner.
c.
The soprano that sings Steinmans score at the midway point (when Nick leaves Jessica following his fight with Leo) is director Rob Cohens sister who was trained in opera.
d.
Betty Comden
and
Adolph Green
originally conceived this musical as a sequel to their smash,
On the Town
, having the new film reunite
Gene Kelly
,
Frank Sinatra
and
Jules Munshin
. The concept was changed somewhat because was Mr. Sinatra was unavailable to reprise his role.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
The Cafeteria in the Walker Memorial Building at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) substituted for a Harvard dining hall.
b.
This is the only one of his films for which
Robert Wise
had a full week of rehearsal before shooting.
c.
This became the first feature-length film directed by
Quentin Tarantino
to feature fewer than 100 uses of the word "fuck." It is used 17 times.
d.
In the final shot, as Ben approaches the mirrored building, a little Korean girl in white with a bright pink sweater and her mother pass by the window. The characters are identical to those in the final shot of the original film,
Geoul sokeuro
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
Rob Cohen
: next to
Karen Allen
in a crowded lecture hall
b.
The teenage party scene was filmed in the location managers basement.
c.
During the rehearsals for the lying game, the cast had to stay in character. If they ever said their own names by mistake, Wadlow would kick them out the room.
d.
Film debut of
Nan Leslie
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
Max Van Ville
auditioned for the role of Steve, but was cast as Paul instead.
b.
The title is an allusion to the Phil Oschs song "Outside of a Small Circle of Friends, the first verse of which is, "Look outside the window,/Theres a woman being grabbed/Theyve dragged her to the bushes/And now shes being stabbed/Maybe we should call the cops/And try to stop the pain/ But Monopoly is so much fun,/ Id hate to blow the game/ And Im sure it wouldnt interest anybody/Outside of a small circle of friends."
c.
Voted number 28 in channel 4s (UK) "Greatest Family Films".
d.
Jack Kehoe was pardoned in 1979 by then-Gov. Milton Shapp.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
The cuts made to the film by the BBFC exist in all worldwide prints as of 2006.
b.
Although its never mentioned how Troy died in the film, in the book it was revealed that he was killed in a car accident.
c.
Irwin Allen
originally wanted
Steve McQueen
to play the part of building architect Doug Roberts. McQueen however, fought for and got the role of fire chief OHalloran. The role of Doug Roberts went to
Paul Newman
.
d.
Rob Cohen and screenwriter Ezra Sacks actually attended Harvard. After the film crew was barred from filming in Harvard Yard, Cohen found ways to sneak his crew in to get the remaining shots they needed.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
Horrorcore rap group, the
Insane Clown Posse
often sample quotes from this film in their music, most notably on their "The Wraith: Shangri-La" album.
b.
Nathan Muirs personal car is a Porsche 912, basically a 911 with boxer 4 engine produced for a short while in the late 60s.
c.
The film is credited with starting the trend for pacifist westerns.
d.
The "Harvard" students for the riot scene, filmed at Bridgewater State College, were recruited from the varsity sports teams of Bridgewater State College, and via announcements on Boston radio stations.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
The nuclear bomb scene was filmed in the basement where Fight Club was filmed. The bomb could not be carried down to the basement, so the crew filmed the bomb sequence at the sound stage.
b.
Robert Shaw
desperately wanted the role of Sinbad but was placated by being cast uncredited as the Oracle. His face was heavily swathed in make-up and his voice electronically altered by a sound engineer.
c.
Seth Green
: in the scene while Tony is leaving the Expo and meets
Larry King
and
Larry Ellison
. Seth Green featured and provided the voice for Iron Man (including "Little Iron Man") in several episodes of his TV show
Robot Chicken
.
d.
David Hollander, who appears in the film as the editor of the Harvard Crimson, actually was the editor of the Crimson during the time in which the film is based.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Small Circle of Friends (1980)?
a.
The name of the tropical island resort Andre and Nicky vacation on is never actually mentioned by name at any point, although it was revealed on the credits that the filming was on location in the Bahamas.
b.
The number of purebred collies registered in the United States in the late 1940s increased from 3,000 to 18,400, probably because of the Lassie series of films.
c.
The original director of this film was to be John Korty. When Korty backed out of the project at the last minute, Rob Cohen pleaded with United Artists for directing rights. Unaware of the Heavens Gate fiasco ahead of them, United Artists agreed to let Cohen direct.
d.
Ron Howard
s first comedy since
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
.
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