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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Cleopatra (1963) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Cleopatra (1963) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963).
About the movie:
Historical epic. The triumphs and tragedy of the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
In the first film forty-one people are seen killed. In this film only three are seen killed (Budd, Bill and Pai Mei). Beatrix only kills Bill.
b.
Ontario, Canada Premier Dalton McGuinty called for a boycott of sorts against the movie in March 2005. "I certainly will not be viewing that movie, and my advice and encouragement to Ontarians is that they would do the same," said McGuinty. "Its an unfortunate development for people to choose to capitalize on a terrible and horrific tragedy."
c.
Adjusting for inflation, this is one of the most expensive movies ever made. Its budget of $44 million is equivalent to 297 million 2007 dollars.
d.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 22, 1943 with
George Raft
reprising his film role.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
The third collaboration between
Dane Cook
and Lionsgate on a comedy feature film.
b.
The Broadway production of "Stepping Out" by
Richard Harris
opened at the John Golden Theater in New York on January 11, 1987 and ran for 73 performances.
Carol Woods
recreated her stage role in the movie version. Richard Harris also wrote the screenplay based on his play.
c.
Brian Bosworth
jersey number was 44, which was his college football number
d.
Various employees of Romes Cinecitta studios where this was filmed stole several millions of dollars worth of equipment and props while production took place.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
In March 2006 New Line Cinema, due to massive fan interest on the Internet, allowed for a 5 day re-shoot to film new scenes to take the movie from PG-13 to a R-rated film (originally the film wrapped principal photography in September 2005). Among these additions is the
Samuel L. Jackson
characters line, "Ive had it with these motherfucking snakes on this motherfucking plane," a line that originated in an anticipatory Internet parody of the movie.
b.
The 1986 Volkswagen Jetta used in The Matter with Clark was owned by producer, Marco DeSousa.
c.
A group of female extras who played Cleopatras various servants and slave girls went on strike to demand protection from amorous Italian extras and their bottom-pinching fingers. The studio eventually hired a special guard to protect the extras.
d.
The gator is fighting a real live alligator.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
Robert De Niro
was initially offered the role of gangster Frank Milo, but he insisted on playing the timid Wayne instead.
b.
"Screen Directors Playhouse" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on August 30, 1951 with
Loretta Young
reprising her film role.
c.
Cherie Currie
was originally cast as Brenda.
d.
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
hoped that the film would be released as two separate pictures, "Caesar and Cleopatra" followed by "Antony and Cleopatra." Each was to run approximately three hours. 20th Century-Fox decided against this, and released the film we know today. It runs just over four hours. It is hoped that the missing two hours will be located and that one day a six-hour directors cut will be available.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
The word "fuck" is used 190 times.
b.
Filming began in 1960.
c.
In the police montage, the camera following a "white bronco", is a direct reference to the infamous 1994 California highway chase where cops were chasing
O.J. Simpson
in a white Ford Bronco. The montages camerawork and overall appearance resembles the appearance of the television show
Cops
.
d.
Shawnee Smith
originally turned the role of Amanda down. After it was offered to her a second time she watched the original short film by
Leigh Whannell
and
James Wan
and accepted the role.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
There are 47 chimneys in the Hobbiton location.
b.
The victim, Mr. Dietrichson, is an oil company executive. Screenplay writer
Raymond Chandler
was an oil company executive before he became a writer.
c.
John DeCuir
rebuilt the massive set of Alexandria three times.
d.
Joss Whedon
s feature film directorial debut.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
Katharine Hepburn
hurt her arm in a tennis match a few weeks before filming. She almost pulled out, but
Henry Fonda
convinced her to show up to start shooting on day one. One scene was omitted from the film in which you see her pick up a canoe by herself with her sore arm. She never forgave
Mark Rydell
for editing that scene out.
b.
The song heard in the Hummer that Dwight "Heavy D" Myers, Omar Epps and Jeanene Garafolo sequester on the way to the airport, is "Big Trouble" sung by Myers himself.
c.
Rex Harrison
had a clause in his contract stipulating that whenever a picture of
Richard Burton
appeared in an ad, so would his. A large sign was put up on Broadway showing only Burton and
Elizabeth Taylor
. After Harrisons lawyers complained, the studio fulfilled the contract by placing a picture of Harrison on one corner of the billboard.
d.
Natalie Portman
drew on her ballet training from ages 4-13 for the role. She resumed ballet training a year before principal filming began. She trained with Mary Helen Bowers (formerly of the New York City Ballet) and the regimen included fifteen minutes of toe exercises (for her to be on point for dance scenes), substantial muscle toning, and swimming a mile a day. However, Portman has acknowledged having dance doubles (unnamed) in some interviews. Professional ballerinas
Sarah Lane
and
Kimberly Prosa
were the dance doubles for Natalie Portman. The special effects team also digitally placed Natalie Portmans head on Sarah Lanes body in several dance scenes. Lane did most of the heavy tricks, while Kimberly Prosa did the rest of the dance shots that were needed. According to both Prosa and Lane in separate interviews, Portmans dance scenes in full body shots were actually the dance doubles. Prosa and Lane also said Portman was filmed dancing from the waist up, showing only face and arms, while the rest of her body dancing were that of the dance doubles.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
John Carpenter
: One of the SWAT team members flying the helicopter chasing Halloway.
b.
Soon after shooting began in England,
Elizabeth Taylor
became ill and could not work. As her presence was required for almost every scene production soon closed down. Director
Rouben Mamoulian
finally resigned on January 3, 1961. He was followed by stars Peter Finch and
Stephen Boyd
, who had to honor prior commitments.
c.
When they play "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" at the party, the roses on the table are
Judy Garland
roses.
d.
In total 4,500 Cut Throat Finches were used for the sparrows in the film. The birds would consume 100 pounds of birdseed and 15 gallons of water on a daily basis during the production.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
A clerical error by 20 Century-Fox probably cost
Roddy McDowall
a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination for his performance in this film. See McDowalls biography page for details.
b.
The song that Rock is dancing to, is "Party Train" by
RuPaul
. RuPaul plays Mike, one of the counselors, in this film.
c.
His screenplay, based on his original stories, would be the last work in the film industry for Ted Sherdeman, ending a career in motion pictures that lasted about 20 years.
d.
The British censor insisted on a foreword explaining that everyone in the film was an actor and that conditions in British mental hospitals were unlike those depicted.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cleopatra (1963)?
a.
The casino neon sign incorporating Biff Tannens signature was modeled after a neon sign that once stood on
Bob Stupak
s Vegas World Casino (now the Stratosphere) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
b.
This film was originally titled Revolver, but it was later changed when another film titled
Revolver
came out beforehand.
c.
Appearing in this movie,
Mike Mazurki
also featured in
Thank Your Lucky Stars
as did
Humphrey Bogart
.
d.
Taylors illness prevented her from working again in Englands weather for several months. Therefore the production moved to Rome. The sets and the footage already shot were scrapped. (See also
Carry on Cleo
).
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