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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Cannery Row (1982) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Cannery Row (1982) Quiz
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About the movie:
A depressed section of Monterey, California, known as Cannery Row from its string of now-empty canning plants is the backdrop for an offbeat romantic comedy about a pair of mismatched lovers...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cannery Row (1982)?
a.
Meticulous care was taken at all levels of production. All the physical props were true to the period, the buildings were built to the specifications of the time and the clothing was completely authentic. Director
George Stevens
even had somewhat scrawny-looking cattle imported from other areas, as the local herds looked too well-fed and healthy.
b.
The character of "Doc" is base in
John Steinbeck
s friend "Doc" Ricketts (Edward Flanders Robb Ricketts), a pioneering marine biologist who wrote the classic "Between Pacific Tides". He and Steinbeck collaborated on the book "Log of the Sea of Cortez".
c.
Jan Hooks
improvised the dialogue for her scenes as the Alamo tour guide.
d.
Film debuts of
Brad Dourif
(who received a "Best Supporting Actor" Academy Award nomination),
Christopher Lloyd
and
Will Sampson
, as well as
Tom McCall
(former governor of Oregon) and Dr.
Dean R. Brooks
, superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital in Salem, the films main shooting location.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cannery Row (1982)?
a.
The cast members each play several different roles, appearing as new characters in each vignette.
b.
Allmovie called this picture "hard-edged neo-noir."
c.
Star
Nick Nolte
told "The Rolling Stone" during production that he was a fan of
John Steinbeck
s work. He also admitted to having to wear a girdle to flatten his stomach. In the interview, Nolte called the girdle a "
Richard Dreyfuss
special".
d.
Along with
The Bible: In the Beginning...
, this is one of the few Twentieth Century-Fox films in which no music at all is heard when the Twentieth Century-Fox logo appears on screen.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cannery Row (1982)?
a.
The movie was going to be shot in Cincinnati, using the old subway tunnel. The exterior of the Gotham City Hippodrome (the arena where Dick Graysons family is killed) is based on the exterior of Union Terminal, a famous 1930s Art Deco train station in Cincinnati.
b.
While shooting a scene in 2008, Director of Production/Actor Andrew Yorke suffered a broken ankle while driving a go-cart. In order to complete filming, Yorke wore an ankle brace in between takes.
c.
For some reason, screenwriter-director David S. Ward lowered the characters stated I.Q. (181 in the book "Sweet Thursday") for his film by 30 points. An Intelligence Quotient of 170 and above are considered "super-genius" (versus the "genius" I.Q. of 140 and above). Perhaps Ward didnt believe that star
Nick Nolte
would be believable with such a high I.Q.
d.
Cinematographer
Harold Rosson
was replaced by
Ray June
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cannery Row (1982)?
a.
Raquel Welch
was originally cast as Suzy. When Welch was fired, she sued the studio for wrongful termination and won.
b.
Reportedly,
William Hurt
and
Raul Julia
worked for nothing but the payment for their air tickets and hotel bills in Brazil, where the film was shot.
c.
At the end, Joe refers to the "crooked road" he traveled. He walked the crooked sidewalk to the factory, drove the crooked road from the airport, then walked the final crooked path to the top of the volcano, all of which were in the same lightning bolt shape.
d.
Director
Kirdy Stevens
didnt allow cursing in any of his pictures so when actress
Kay Parker
nearly says the "f" word in the realty office, shes forced to correct herself mid-sentence. The scene remains as is since time was running out and a reshoot wasnt possible.
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