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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Assassination (1987) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Assassination (1987) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987).
About the movie:
Jay Killion (Charles Bronson) had been the presidential bodyguard, but for the inauguration of the recently elected president...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
The White House was used as an actual filming location on this movie.
b.
According to
Ioan Gruffudd
(Lancelot), it took him months to grow the "scraggly" beard his character sports during the film. In addition, due to his Celtic heritage (Gruffudd is Welsh), the beard kept growing in red and had to be "painted" each day before filming, to match his brown hair.
c.
The school nurse who informs Sloane that her grandmother died is named Florence Sparrow, an obvious play on the name of the famous nurse,
Florence Nightingale
.
d.
1. The Sealed Box 2. The Mountain Raid 3. Neck and Neck 4. The Duplicate Box 5. The Fateful Jump 6. Raging Waters 7. Out of the Depths 8. Ambushed 9. Tricked 10. Flying Colors
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
According to the DVD commentary, at least two of the angels in the "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy" number were actual Las Vegas showgirls.
b.
John Carpenter
: as one of the gang members shot trying to climb in through a window
c.
This movie was made and released about six years before the similarly themed
In the Line of Fire
.
d.
Some cast members in studio records/casting call lists did not appear or were not identifiable in the movie. These were (with their character names):
Jacques Vanaire
(Alphonse),
Sally Cairns
(Manicurist),
William Halligan
(Mr. Loomis) and
William Emile
(Fencing Instructor). Both
Marshall Ruth
and
Wally Walker
were inside a bull costume and could not be identified, but it is assumed they were there.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
Second and final teaming of actor
Charles Bronson
and director
Peter R. Hunt
. The two previously had made
Death Hunt
about six years earlier.
b.
Reference is made to Edward Alleyn on a promotional leaflet for one of
William Shakespeare
s plays at the beginning of the film. Edward Alleyn, an actor in Shakespeares time, (Ned in the film, played by
Ben Affleck
) was the real-life founder of the famous London private secondary schools Dulwich College and Alleyns School.
c.
Zack Ward
originally auditioned for the role "Officer Greg". But the producers of the movie thought he would fit better into the role of the Postal Dude, so he got that part. The role for Officer Greg went to
Chris Spencer
instead.
d.
Both
Nicole Kidman
and
Ewan McGregor
wore harnesses for the scenes on the elephant as they were standing 60ft off the ground.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
Final theatrically released film as a director for
Peter R. Hunt
.
b.
The high school in the movie, Buffalo Glenn High School, is based on writer
Larry Doyle
s hometown of Buffalo Grove High School.
c.
WILHELM SCREAM: When Sam and Mikaela toss Frenzys severed head out of the junkyard.
d.
John Altamura
was fired during production according to Llyod Kaufman and Ron Fazio for "abusing his authority".
Ron Fazio
, who plays an executive of Apokalypse Inc., was originally asked to only to be the Toxic Avengers distant shot double . However, after Altamuras dismissal, Fazio was asked to play the part and provide the characters voice. Producers kept the scenes with John Altamura, hence both men are credited with the title role.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
Filmed over the course of several months in the middle east. The scene where Jesus asks Peter to push the boat out - where Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector praying in the temple - looks like it was filmed in the summer, but it was actually filmed in late fall/early winter.
b.
8 months were spent scouting locations, including Ireland, China and Argentina. Although parts of the film were made in New Zealand like its predecessor, the majority of shooting took place in Czech, Slovenia and Poland because of the larger sets available. The stone prop was flown from New Zealand to Barrandov Studios in Prague, Czech. In a remote Slovenian location, everyone had to be checked for ticks on a regular basis, since infestations in the cast and crews hair were common. Because of tax credits, post-production was based in the UK. to qualify the movie as a British film.
c.
This movie was the first of two pictures starring
Charles Bronson
that were released during 1987. This film was first released in the USA at the beginning of the year (in January) whilst
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
premiered in November.
d.
Jeff Bridges
(Kevin Flynn / Clu) and
Bruce Boxleitner
(Alan Bradley / Tron) are the only actors to appear in both
TRON
and
TRON: Legacy
.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
The climactic scene of the fleet coming into harbor had to be re-shot when an assistant director misinterpreted instructions and ordered the ships to head out of camera range.
b.
This was sixteenth and final time married couple Charles Bronson (I) and
Jill Ireland
made a film together.
c.
Brian Cox
was cast on the strength of his performance in
Manhunter
.
d.
Tim Herlihy
,
Adam Sandler
s preferred screenwriter, was brought in to rewrite some dialog. He didnt receive any credits.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
Stanley Kubrick
: [Three-Way] Court-martialed soldiers vs. French generals vs. Germans
b.
The Banco de Isthmus was filmed at Mexicos main post office, an old elaborate building of European styling. A real bank in Mexico called Bancomer denied permission to shoot there because it was felt that the image of the bank in the movie would be affected by the fictional money laundering story elements.
c.
The code name in this movie for the First Lady Lara Royce Craig played by
Jill Ireland
was "One Momma" or "Mama One".
d.
The bowling alley scenes were filmed at the former Holly Star Lanes near Santa Monica and the 101 Freeway exit ramp. The bowling alley has since been torn down and a new elementary school stands in its place.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
Penultimate movie as a director for
Peter R. Hunt
. Hunts final film was
Eyes of a Witness
.
b.
Seymours room was modeled after director
Terry Zwigoff
s own - particularly the shelved record collection, pinup art and historical memorabilia.
c.
When Tira opens the chest to show her friend some jewelry, there are photos attached to the inside lid, of several men. One of the photos is if actor Barton Maclane.
d.
The films two directors commuted an hour to Boston and back for rehearsals, three days a week for two months, while simultaneously attending their last year of college.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
The voice of
Luis Prendes
, who plays the Good Thief crucified alongside Jesus, was dubbed by another actor.
b.
Footage of the Presidential inauguration seen in this movie is actually that of President
Ronald Reagan
s inauguration.
c.
Misuse of an oil-based stain during construction of some sets caused nearby Two Medicine Lake to be covered with an oily sheen for the duration of production.
d.
When Adrian arrives at the copper mine near the start of the movie, the car hits a puddle and capsizes a toy boat. This is foreshadowing for the capsizing of the boat on which Adrians father works.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Assassination (1987)?
a.
The "anti-life equation" abundantly quoted in the film is a concept created by comic book author Jack Kirby (I). Its the fictional equation for which the DC Comics villain Darkseid is searching in Kirbys Fourth World setting and the reason he attacks Earth.
b.
Simone Simon
was to make her American screen debut in this movie in the role of Cigarette, but director
Frank Lloyd
demanded she be fired after two weeks of shooting because of her temperamental attitude. When she was replaced by
Claudette Colbert
, all Simons footage was discarded.
c.
The nickname of
Charles Bronson
s character Jay Killian was "Killy".
d.
The novel contains a sequence in which Sophie and Langdon escape from a museum guard by Sophie threatening to destroy a Da Vinci painting. These scenes are not in the theatrical release of the film, although they were filmed and images from the scene are included with the published screenplay. Some of these scenes are restored to the film in the Extended Edition DVD, available in Great Britain (region 2), but as of 2007, not available in the Americas.
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