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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Back to the Future Part II (1989) - Part (8) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Back to the Future Part II (1989) - Part (8) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989).
About the movie:
After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985... without interfering with his first trip.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
During one of his regular acting workshop sessions,
John Cassavetes
recognized in one particular improvised skit the premise for a potentially good film. Over several years he developed the plot in his workshops, employing many of his young students in his film.
b.
Mr. Stricklands office placard identifies him as "S.S. Strickland." While these could be his initials, it has also been speculated that it stands for "School Superintendent."
c.
Six "wrap parties" were held before CE3K completed its production, since
Steven Spielberg
was continually revising his vision of the film.
d.
The typewriter is the exact same one
Joe Eszterhas
used to type up the script of the film.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
Billie Burke
, age 76, played Cordelia Fosgate, the wife of Col. Fosgate, played by
Willis Bouchey
, who was only 53.
b.
The role of Mia was written for
Eliza Dushku
, but she turned it down.
c.
Fredric March was approached by Charles Laughton (a known homosexual) during the filming of "Sign of the Cross", and as March recalled to Lawrence Quirk, Laughton always made him very nervous and uncomfortable, especially when he used to try to look up his toga.
d.
Doc expresses his regret that he will never be able to visit his favorite historical era, the Old West, and suggests that instead he should devote himself to studying women. He gets to do both in the third film.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
The original script set the story in Madrid, but the producers wanted a more "exotic" location. The fact is revealed in some scenes, like the secret service guy who says they cant locate a single person among "5 or 6 million" (Madrids population; Salamancas is much smaller), or when the cop enters a Muslim neighborhood during the foot chase (Madrid has one, Salamanca doesnt).
b.
Director
John Gatins
was told that if he could get
Dakota Fanning
in the lead role his movie would get a green-light. He went to see Fannings agent and finally got the young actress to sign on.
c.
Episode titles: 1. Prowlers of the Night 2. The Hidden Chart 3. The Chasm of Fear 4. The Midnight Raid 5. A Threat from the Past 6. Tangled Tales 7. Run to Earth
d.
The hoverboard sequences required many different special effects and camera tricks. In the shots where
Michael J. Fox
was on a harness, the soles of his shoes had to be drilled in to the hoverboard. This meant that he had to be carried around in between takes of these scenes.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
The statue that Marcus glances at at the fort before the first Celt attack is a bust of Antoninus Pius, who was emperor of Rome at the time this film is set, AD 140. His reign is considered one of the calmest in Romes history.
b.
During the audition scene in the nightclub with Ice-T, the DJ and Rapper with him on stage were members of his Real Life crew, "Rhyme Syndicate". Brothers Eric Garcia and Henry Garcia are better known as "Evil E" and "Hen G".
c.
Casey Siemaszko
, who plays one of Biffs cronies, is named 3D because he wears 3D glasses. In 1955 he wears the paper kind you would be issued at a 50s style 3D movie, but for his scenes in 1985 a pair of real sunglasses with red and blue frames were made to better suit the era. By 2015, Griffs goons wear holographic-type shades.
d.
The film is presumed lost.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
This is the only BTTF movie where all five time periods are visited and/or shown within the same movie: 1985, 2015, 1985-Alternate, 1955, and 1885. Although the last one was not visited until the final movie, the trailer for the final movie is shown just before the closing credits, so in a way, it could be considered part of this movie as well.
b.
On 19 April 2008, Fraser Dunn, an engineer driving Bonds Aston Martin DBS to the set lost control of the car and ended up in Northern Italys Lago di Garda (Lake Garda). Some media labelled the incident, "Dry Another Day". The technican suffered only minor injuries but the car, valued at £120,000 ($235K), was completely totaled. Reportedly, a fan later paid about (UK) £200,000 for the wrecked car which is about £70,000 more than what the car was worth brand new. More surprising is the fact that this particular car (one of six) was not part of even any filming for the movie and is not seen in the final film.
c.
Katrin Cartlidge
originally cast as Marianne but she died shortly before filming was to start.
Melissa Leo
, who had previously auditioned for the role, was invited to audition again and won the part.
d.
The Jokers line "Take thy beak from out my heart" (said at Vales apartment) is from
Edgar Allan Poe
s "The Raven". The full line is Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door! (the "beak" being of the raven)
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
In 1954, 20th Century Fox distributed this film on a double bill with
Inferno
starring
Robert Ryan
and
Rhonda Fleming
.
b.
This was actually
Marie Dressler
s turnaround film. After having quite a slump in her career, Dressler was apparently having her last meal at a restaurant before killing herself when
Allan Dwan
, who was sitting at a nearby table, ended up offering her the role for
King Vidor
that night. The movie was a success, and Dresslers career skyrocketed again.
c.
The shirt that Doc wears for the majority of the film features a design depicting cowboys on horseback and a train, foreshadowing the climax of the third film.
d.
The orchestra which performed the score consisted of nine brass instruments plus timpani, and was recorded in an abandoned indoor swimming pool to create echo and a large sound.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
Loudmouth (the Radio) directs the group "North by northwest" then cautions them to "watch out for low-flying aircraft". This is a reference to the
Alfred Hitchcock
film
North by Northwest
in which
Cary Grant
is chased by a low-flying biplane.
b.
The song heard at the end, when Natives are covering the Feds from the top of the stronghold wall, is one of two songs collectively known as The A.I.M. and Freedom Songs, sung at the end of most powwows to honor The American Indian Movement, on which the movies Aboriginal Rights Movement is based, and Native rights activist
Leonard Peltier
, on whom the character Jimmy Looks Twice is based.
c.
Bob Gale
wrote the first draft of the screenplay on his own because
Robert Zemeckis
was busy filming
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
at the time.
d.
Charles Stevens, who plays the Apache henchman Quah-Tan in this film, played Shoie in the original 1925 silent version.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
The opening theme borrows heavily from the
Alfred Hitchcock
s
Psycho
opening theme by
Bernard Herrmann
.
b.
Doc tells Marty, "Just say no" to Griff Tannen, when they first arrive in 2015. That phrase was the popular Reagan Administration slogan for peer pressure among youth in the 80s. Not only was Ronald Reagan spoofed in this film, but Foxs Alex P. Keaton from
Family Ties
was a supporter of the president.
c.
One of the production companies for this film is Electric Shepherd Productions, so named for the novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" by
Philip K. Dick
, who also wrote the short story, "The Adjustment Team" on which this film is based.
d.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 19, 1938 with
Edward G. Robinson
reprising his film role.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
The final Paramount Pictures film produced with Marvel Studios. Disney bought the rights to
The Avengers
and
Iron Man 3
.
b.
The famed
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
of New Orleans appears in the film. Preservation Hall on St. Peter Street has been a venue for New Orleans jazz since 1961.
c.
The "Cafe 80s" restaurant in 2015 is a conglomeration of the storefronts two previous incarnations in the first film. In 1955, it was the home of "Lous Cafe" and in 1985, it was an health/workout club. While the "Cafe 80s" is primarily a restaurant, there are people seen working out on the exercise bikes (seen when Griff tells the riders "Keep paddling, you two").
d.
In the scene in Willys office at the end of the movie, Charlies stunned reaction to the candy maker yelling at him is real. Per director
Mel Stuart
s "Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
Peter Ostrum
was not told beforehand that Willy would be yelling at Charlie. Stuart felt that doing it that way would allow for a better, more real, reaction from Charlie.
Gene Wilder
mentioned in the "Pure Imagination" documentary on the DVD that he wanted more than anything to warn Peter about the yelling beforehand (particularly because the two actors had become good friends during the filming and Wilder wanted Ostrum to be assured that he was only acting and that of course he still loved him), but Stuart forbade it.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Back to the Future Part II (1989)?
a.
Over a hundred pairs of latex hands were made for the "Helping Hands" scene.
b.
The shot of the line-drive knocking over the bag of baseballs next to
Kevin Costner
was sheer luck off the bat of
Ray Liotta
.
c.
When the producers knew they were going to make a sequel they tried to get as much of the original cast back together. The only actor who did not agree straight away was
Crispin Glover
, who requested a salary that was seen as extortionate considering his acting experience and the role he was playing.
Bob Gale
(who was in charge of casting) asked his agent to call him in 2 weeks with a reasonable offer or he would assume Crispin was not interested. Crispins agent called Bob Gale back and said Crispin would not budge in salary negotiations and so the character of George McFly was written out (murdered in the alternate future).
d.
This is the first of composer
John Williams
43 Oscar nominations (as of 2005). Williams is currently the most Oscar-nominated living person.
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