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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Collateral (2004) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Collateral (2004) - Part (3) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004).
About the movie:
A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in LA. He must find a way to save both himself and one last victim.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
9 years in the making.
b.
This was the first feature film to debut exclusively for the iPod Video.
c.
This film originally had difficulty finding a distributor until viewed by African American attorney
Henri Norris
who created New Millenia Films specifically to distribute it.
d.
The phone
Tom Cruise
uses in the cab is a Nokia 6800
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
Originally there was an opening prologue in which a weary
Ronald Colman
on a cruise ship is prompted to tell his amazing story of the land of Shangri-La. Although alluded to in the closing passages of the film, no footage of this prologue has ever been found.
Frank Capra
claimed he burned it.
b.
The movies title "Noises Off" is a stage cue used in scripts by a playwright to indicate noises occurring offstage.
c.
When Max enters Annies office, the names on the door are Annie Farrell and David Canning.
David A. Canning
is the digital imaging technician on the movie.
d.
Jack Lemmon was in Europe filming
Avanti!
for director
Billy Wilder
when this film was edited and scored. A print was flown to show Lemmon and he invited Wilder to see it. Afterwards, Lemmon asked for Wilders opinion. Wilder advised one change, cut out the scene in the film where Lemmons character visits his mistress early in the story. Wilder felt it slowed down the momentum of the story. The scene was cut, the picture was released to box office success and Lemmon won a second Oscar.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
Jim Carrey
was approached to play Jack Wyatt/Darrin Stephens, but had to decline because of other commitments.
b.
Debra Winger
reportedly wanted the role of Madison, but
Ron Howard
turned her down.
c.
Jamie Foxx
actually crashed the cab with
Tom Cruise
in it during a "side swipe" scene.
d.
The film was shot under the working title "Die Hard: New York."
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
When the producers approached
The Beatles
about this film, the group, which hated the TV cartoon show of them (
The Beatles
, also produced by
Al Brodax
and
George Dunning
), agreed to it only as an easy way of completing their movie contract. As such, they contributed only a few old songs and four quickly produced numbers: "Only a Northern Song", "Hey Bulldog", "All Together Now" and "Its All Too Much". However, when they saw the finished film, they were so impressed by it that they decided to appear in a short live action epilogue to the film.
b.
The budget for squibs alone was $70,000. On average, you can get 50 squibs for $1,000.
c.
The computer is an HP TC-1100 tablet PC. Text can be entered via a stylus or a detachable keyboard (not shown in the film).
d.
Orson Welles
lobbied to get the part of Don Vito Corrleone in
The Godfather
.
Francis Ford Coppola
, a fan of his, had to turn him down because he already had
Marlon Brando
in mind for the role and felt Welles wouldnt be right for it.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
Mick Gould
was hired to train
Tom Cruise
for the action sequences - including showing him how to fire live rounds.
Michael Mann
himself trained with various weapons so he knew how to direct the action sequences to full effect.
b.
Several more shots of "Hell" were created but cut from the final print for pacing. One of these was termed "Condo Hell" and featured many rapidly changing faces drifting slowly towards the viewer against an austere, high-tech looking background. Some of this can be seen in the trailer for the film. ("Cancer Hell" was the crew term for the gory-looking shots of tormented souls)
c.
Chapter Titles: - 1. New Worlds To Conquer - 2. The Living Dead - 3. Queen of Magic - 4. Ancient Enemies - 5. The Boomerang - 6. Treemen of Mars - 7. Prisoner of Monga - 8. Black Sapphire of Kalu - 9. Symbol of Death - 10. Incense of Forgetfulness - 11. Human Bait - 12. Ming the Merciless - 13. Miracle of Magic - 14. Beasts at Bay - 15. An Eyes For An Eye
d.
In the film, PT 109 is Navy gray in color, but the real boat was actually painted dark green when JFK commanded her - to camouflage it when moored along the bushes of the shoreline during daylight.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
With the exception of
Trevor B. Cone
and
Malinda Beckham
, the entirety of the cast and crew was under 25.
b.
The novel was a best seller when it was released. One actor always bragged to his friends that if they ever made a film of the book, hed play a part. Shortly after saying this, he was actually called to audition for the film. The actor was
Ernest Borgnine
.
c.
The FBI Tactical Unit in the SUV (LA 105) is composed of real Tactical Unit officers from FBI, DEA and LAPD.
d.
In a corridor of the Clamp Tower, one nameplate says "Dr. Quatermass". Quatermass is the main character in a number of British television series and movies, including
The Quatermass Experiment
.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 18, 1946 with
Ronald Colman
reprising his film role.
b.
Real sand was used in the scenes with Sandman, except where there were characters being buried/covered in sand. Real sand being possibly hazardous for such scenes, ground up corncobs were used as a substitute. It provided marvelous snacks for the cast and crew afterwards...
c.
The sunglasses Vincent wears are Silhouette 4048 with special frames attached.
d.
James Cameron
s first film to be rated PG-13 in America
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
Billy Idol
s role in the movie was originally much bigger. Prior to filming, Idol was in a motorcycle accident that left him seriously injured and unable to walk. Because of this, his role in the movie was reduced severely, and youll notice that when he does appear in the film, he is either on crutches, sitting, or laying down.
b.
Lawrence Kasdan
is given a "special thanks" credit. It was Kasdan who encouraged
Cameron Crowe
to revive his often-discussed personal project and get the movie made.
c.
The sign on Lilos door is the Hawaiian word "kapu". It has cognates in other Polynesian languages, including Fijian "tabu" from which English "taboo" is borrowed. In context, it could be loosely translated as "Keep Out."
d.
Before
Michael Mann
was hired,
Spike Lee
,
Martin Scorsese
, and
Steven Spielberg
were all offered the chance to direct the movie.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
In the play the film was based on ("The Front Page"), the part of Hildy was played by a man. When director
Howard Hawks
was planning to make the film, he was going to cast a man. While auditioning actors, a secretary would read the lines belonging to Hildy. Hawks loved the words coming from a woman so much, they decided to rewrite the part for a woman.
b.
Al Pacino
was considered for the role of Justin Hammer.
c.
The USB flash drive containing Vincents prep is a PNY Attaché.
d.
Mickey Rourke
initially turned down the role of Ed as he felt the script was weak and wanted to take part in
Guy Ritchie
s
Revolver
, which was shooting at the same time. However, he gave in when director
Tony Scott
re-wrote the part with Rourke specifically in mind.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Collateral (2004)?
a.
Paramount optioned the script first, in 1992, but did not proceed with it.
b.
Samuel Z. Arkoff
wanted
Bela Lugosi
for the lead in this film. Lugosi was an influence to Arkoff years before. Unfortunately, Lugosi had died in 1956.
c.
Matthew Modine
auditioned for the role of Al but
Alan Parker
cast him as Birdy instead.
d.
Before it was offered to
Michael Mann
, the script was offered to the Brazilian director
Fernando Meirelles
, who was planning on doing it in the style of
Martin Scorsese
s
After Hours
.
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