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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Car Wash (1976) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Car Wash (1976) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Car Wash (1976).
About the movie:
Car Wash is about a close-knit group of black employees who one day have all manner of strange visitors coming onto their forecourt...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Car Wash (1976)?
a.
According to director
Michael Schultz
, the title was filmed in chronological order.
b.
One day while filming a scene the set caught on fire. The fire was caused by leaves on the set that were accidentally blown by an open flame.
c.
Much credit for the concept must go to its producer
Irwin Yablans
, who had the concept originally for a horror film called "The Babysitter Murders". Upon further research, Yablans discovered to his surprise that no previous film had been titled "Halloween" and thought it would be a great concept to set these "babysitter murders" on the holiday. With these ideas, Yablans convinced an excited
John Carpenter
to write and direct a film around them.
d.
Cast lists records list
Norman Willis
(Edwards), but he was replaced by
Russell Hopton
. In addition, the following actors are also listed in records but did not appear in the film:
Philip Sleeman
(Convict),
Harry Tyler
(Convict),
Monte Vandergrift
(Candy Salesman), E. Allyn Warren (Night Watchman),
Jules Cowles
(Bartender),
Richard Cramer
(Dr. Wilson),
Barbara Bedford
(Mrs. LeClair) and
Baldwin Cooke
(Spectator).
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Car Wash (1976)?
a.
In 2010,
Molly Ringwald
and
Anthony Michael Hall
told Vanity Fair magazine that
John Hughes
was receptive to actors improvisations, and some of them (including Brians reason for having a fake ID - "so I can vote") made it into the final film.
b.
Judi Dench
s dress was made from crushed Swarovski crystal.
c.
Max Casella
s wife delivered their first child two days after Scaring The Fish wrapped.
d.
Last movie acting performance of
Ivan Dixon
.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Car Wash (1976)?
a.
This was the first film to carry the Universal Pictures name after dropping the Universal-International name.
b.
Originally intended to be a Broadway musical first and then a film. Universal said they would make it as film but not a musical. In 2011, plans are set to make it a musical on Broadway.
c.
The nightclub has scenes from
Dementia 13
(also directed by Francis Coppola) projected onto the wall.
d.
In all the scenes involving
Mary Astor
, theres a suggestion of prison. In one scene, she wears striped pyjamas, the furniture in the room is striped and the slivers of light coming through the Venetian blinds suggest jailcell bars. When she steps into the elevator at the end of the film, the lighting also suggests bars.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Car Wash (1976)?
a.
All of the DJs voices and most of the dialog was recorded ADR since it was too loud to record on location.
b.
First James Bond movie to be based on a full
Ian Fleming
novel since
Moonraker
, a gap of 27 years.
c.
Production designer
Richard Vander Wende
devised a simple color scheme for the film, inspired by its desert setting. Blue (water) stands for good, red (heat) for evil, and yellow (sand) is neutral. For example, the villainous Jafar is clad in blacks and reds, while the virtuous Jasmine wears blue. Another example is in the Cave of Wonders, where the lamps chamber is blue, and the ruby that tempts Abu is bright red.
d.
Audrey Hepburn
did not want to be separated from her husband
Mel Ferrer
, so filming of the Paris scenes was timed to coincide with Ferrers filming of
Elena et les hommes
(USA title: "Paris Does Strange Things") with
Ingrid Bergman
. Paris unseasonably rainy weather had to be worked into the script, particularly during the balloons photo shoot scene. During filming of the Paris scenes, much of the crew and cast were on edge because of riots and political violence that were gripping the city.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Car Wash (1976)?
a.
The swords sparking while clashing was accomplished by attaching a wire to each sword that led down the arms of the actors to a car battery. One was connected to the positive terminal and the other to the negative terminal, so when the swords touched there was an arc.
b.
Julianne Moore
and
Geena Davis
were originally considered for the role of Kate McQueen.
c.
The main location of this film was an actual Los Angeles car wash a few blocks from McArthur Park. It was torn down in the late 1980s. While it was open, the marquee of the car wash announced it was featured in this film.
d.
The refrigerated bedroom set was cooled with four air conditioners and temperatures would plunge to around 30 to 40 below zero. It was so cold that perspiration would freeze on some of the cast and crew. On one occasion the air was saturated with moisture resulting in a thin layer of snow falling on the set before the crew arrived for filming.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Car Wash (1976)?
a.
In the DVD Documentary,
Bill Phillips
says that he cut out the novels plot line of the dead owners spirit possessing Arnie and actually causing Christine to kill not only to save time and compress the story, but also because he didnt want it to look like they were copying
An American Werewolf in London
where Jack does the same thing to David.
b.
David Dukes
: a doctor
c.
This
Charles Bronson
movie was theatrically released between between his pictures
Messenger of Death
and
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
though
The Indian Runner
was also released in between but that was not a Bronson vehicle as he had only a supporting role in that film.
d.
Reverend Ike was a real life preacher and inspiration for the Daddy Rich character. When Reverend Ike was unavailable for the film, they chose
Richard Pryor
who filmed his role in two days.
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