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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Beyond the Sea (2004) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Beyond the Sea (2004) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004).
About the movie:
A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin (Spacey) specifically, and his relationship with his wife Sandra Dee (Bosworth).
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
When the film was in being planned by Paramount, executives thought that Kevin Spacey (I) was too old to portray
Bobby Darin
, who died at 37, and wanted
Leonardo DiCaprio
instead.
b.
Michael Curtiz
, Presleys favorite director, had previously directed the original
Kid Galahad
.
c.
The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada was the "home base" for production.
d.
Although the dark photography of
Gordon Willis
was eventually copied by many other films, when the developed film came back from the lab, Paramount executives thought the look was a mistake. They ordered a different look but Willis and director
Francis Ford Coppola
refused.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
After the financial losses suffered from
Kingpin
, the Farrely brothers thought their next film would probably be their last. So they decided to go all out and deliver the most hysterically black comedy they could dream up. When
Theres Something About Mary
became a box-office smash hit, the Farrelys careers were safe to continue.
b.
It took 24 weeks to shoot the film (July-October 1942). The first 12 weeks were shot at Sonora Pass in the Sierra Nevada, the last 12 weeks were shot at the Paramount Studio in California.
c.
The films original title was "Teenie Weenies", which was rejected on the grounds that it sounded too much like a kiddies film with no appeal to adults.
d.
The project took 17 years to be realized during which time six A-List writers and 20 producers were involved at one point or another.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
Vincent Gallo
was originally set to play Tony Childress/Jesus.
b.
At one point,
Barry Levinson
wanted
Johnny Depp
for the lead role.
c.
The three scenes that were added to the 1978 re-release were cut from the original release as a result of the compromise with Universal Studios.
George Lucas
put them back in after
Star Wars
was released.
d.
Donald OConnor
s sixth of six "Francis" movies.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
Cher
wanted to play the role of "Morticia", but
Anjelica Huston
was cast instead.
b.
Hal Roach
had to come up with four different titles for the film, before finding a title that wasnt already owned by another studio. The three discarded titles were: "Youd Be Surprised", "Tonights the Night", and "In the Money".
c.
Two days after the film opened, two men poured petrol over a ticket booth on the Brooklyn subway and set it alight in an incident similar to the one depicted in the film. The booth attendant was burned and later died of his injuries. Consequently New York subway workers called for a boycott of the film and the removal of all the posters from every station. Republican senator Bob Dole quickly came out in support of them. Columbia Pictures refused to bow to their demands.
d.
In 1987,
Bruce Willis
was set to play
Bobby Darin
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
Paul Schrader
was also once attached to direct the movie.
b.
In the bar scene before
Gus Grissom
s flight,
Deke Slayton
is underwater swimming with some girls. Gordo says. "Go get em Deke!". In reality Deke couldnt swim and never told anyone. When the astronauts started underwater training at
Scott Carpenter
s suggestion, Deke sank to the bottom and had to be rescued. He subsequently practiced holding his breath underwater in his kitchen sink, according to his wife Marge.
c.
A record number of prints of "Love Me Tender" were struck in 1956 to accommodate the demand for
Elvis Presley
s movie debut.
d.
Basil of Baker Street is named after Basil Rathbone, who played Sherlock Holmes in several films.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
Many writers have requested WGA not to associate them with credits for the screenplay. Some of them include
Tom Epperson
and
James Toback
who worked with
Barry Levinson
.
b.
The homages to classic science fiction and horror films extend even to the poster, which references the posters for
The Day the Earth Stood Still
,
Forbidden Planet
,
Destination Moon
,
House on Haunted Hill
,
Cat-Women of the Moon
, and
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
.
c.
The first cat that Beans talks to in Dirt is an obvious vocal impression of staple western actor
Pat Buttram
.
d.
The streets and names on the map that Cindy reads are all significant to horror films or horror lore. Hades Dr. is a reference to Hades, Greek God of the Underworld; Elm St. is an obvious reference to
A Nightmare on Elm Street
; and Kane Manor is either a reference to
Kane Hodder
, who played Jason Voorhees in four Friday the 13th films or the character Kane, from
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
and
Poltergeist III
.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
Among the voices in the news reports you hear on television and radio you hear
David Walliams
on a TV news broadcast,
Mark Gatiss
on the radio,
Keith Chegwin
hosting the "Fun Dead" programme, and
Rob Brydon
voicing the "Zombies From Hell" show at the end. Also, the voice heard at the end dismissing the infected monkeys being the cause is
Edgar Wright
.
b.
The title song was later adapted as the theme song for
Eddie Cantor
s radio program.
c.
The film was set for release shortly after the Apollo 1 fire which took the lives of 3 astronauts. Raising questions about the appropriateness of releasing a space themed comedy film so close to the tragedy.
d.
Kevin Spacey (I) does his own singing.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
The lead was offered to
Leonardo DiCaprio
who chose to do _Beach, The (2000)_ instead.
b.
Since the U.S. military presently runs a restricted communications installation at the site, the memorial dedicated to the role of Opana Point in WWII is located down the road, between the hotel lobby and beach of the Turtle Bay Resort.
c.
Though
Bette Davis
was very proud of the Oscar she won for this film, she didnt think she deserved it that year - in her opinion,
Katharine Hepburn
should have won for
Alice Adams
. Davis always thought she won as compensation for not even being nominated for her star-making performance in
Of Human Bondage
the previous year.
d.
When asked in 1974 why he made a film about Coca Cola,
Billy Wilder
responded, "I just think Coca-Cola to be funny. And when I drink it, it seems even funnier to me."
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
The US Defense Department originally supported the film, but withdrew their backing after seeing a preview in November 1986. Nevertheless, members of the Marine Corps have vouched for the films authenticity.
b.
The character Philbin, who is the chief henchman of the villain Swan, borrows his last name from
Mary Philbin
, star of
The Phantom of the Opera
.
c.
Initially,
Barry Levinson
was set to direct.
d.
Patrick Tatopoulos (I) was once attached to direct this film.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Beyond the Sea (2004)?
a.
While much is made about the lack of education of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Swede Risenberg dropped out of school after the third grade.
b.
Rupert Gregson-Williams
was hired to compose the films score, but he had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict with
Over the Hedge
. He was replaced by
Christophe Beck
.
c.
This film is part of Desiree Cousteau Triple Feature (2006) DVD from Alpha Blue Archives.
d.
The lead role was offered to
Tom Cruise
who rejected the script.
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