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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Crimes of Passion (1984) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Crimes of Passion (1984) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Crimes of Passion (1984)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984).

About the movie: A sportswear designer leads a double life as a hooker named China Blue. One of her clients, a divorced man...

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984)?
a.		WINNER - Audience Award Best Feature - SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival
b.		One of three movies that Oliver Hardy acted in without his partner Stan Laurel during the 25 year period that they made comedies together. The other two are Zenobia and The Fighting Kentuckian.
c.		Rick Wakemans soundtrack is based entirely on Antonín Dvoráks "New World" Symphony; partly an in-joke on the releasing company, New World Pictures; partly as director Ken Russells "take" on America.
d.		Scott Newman was originally cast as T.J. He would have to bow out because his father Paul Newman was convinced hed only been cast because of his name. Director Greydon Clark did try to convince Paul otherwise.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984)?
a.		In the opening sequence of the film, the helicopter that appears overhead during the bank robbery shootout was actually a News Chopper that had flown in to see what was going on because there were so many gunshots. The cinematographers zoomed into the chopper, and one of the crew climbed onto an overhead parking garage and shot a take with his video camera. The shot of the chopper and the video footage of the crew person were edited together so it appears they are shooting news footage from the helicopter.
b.		Cinematographer Michael Chapman drew inspiration for his monochrome camerawork from the famous Weegee snapshots of 50s New York.
c.		Alec Baldwin and Patrick Swayze auditioned for the role of Grady.
d.		Although uncredited, Gene Kelly had two incredibly talented choreography assistants. These ladies were none other than Carol Haney ("The Pajama Game") and Gwen Verdon (Broadway star of "Can-Can", "New Girl In Town", "Damn Yankees", "Redhead", "Sweet Charity" and "Chicago"). In fact, Kellys taps during the "Singin In The Rain" number were post-dubbed by Verdon and Haney. The ladies had to stand ankle-deep in a drum full of water to match the soggy on-screen action. Gene Kelly had also recommended Carol Haney for the role of Kathy Selden.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984)?
a.		Owning a pet ferret, like Kimble does, is illegal in California - a ban which former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger supported.
b.		"The Rap of Global Domination" borrows several musical cues from "Mars, Bringer of War," the first movement of Holsts "The Planets." It also uses Mars 5/4 time signature, which - to Reinis knowledge - makes "The Rap of Global Domination" the only 5/4 rap in the history of mankind.
c.		Peter Bogdanovich didnt like the title of the novel "Addie Pray", but wasnt sure whether "Paper Moon" was good enough; so he asked his mentor Orson Welles what he thought about it. Welles replied, "That title is so good, you shouldnt even make the picture, just release the title!"
d.		In the video for "Lovely Life," the cameraman is played by Rick Wakeman, who composed the musical score for the film.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984)?
a.		Joel Schumacher had asked Bono of U2 to reprise his role of Macphisto that he played during the bands ZOOTV tour, but Bono denied, saying that when ZOOTV ended so did Macphisto, so instead U2 contributed the song "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" to the soundtrack.
b.		Lisa Marie was offered the role of Kathy Winslow, but declined.
c.		When Robert Picardo was in full makeup and costume as Wak, his mouth was the only part of him not completely covered (though his mouth was made up to blend in with Waks face).
d.		In the original screenplay, Peter Shayne is a shoe salesman. At the suggestion of Anthony Perkins, writer Barry Sandler changed the role to a minister to better satirize American sexual mores.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984)?
a.		Cher was considered for the role of Joanna Crane.
b.		The play opened in New York City, New York, USA on 15 September 1933 and ran for 44 performances. In the cast were Eddie Acuff, Jean Dixon, Joe Downing and Robert Gleckler.
c.		None of the actors who played servants wore any make-up.
d.		Samuel Bayers feature debut.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984)?
a.		Jeff Bridges was offered the role of Grady, but was not cast over salary disputes.
b.		Jack Nicholson was also offered the role of Eliot Ness but declined.
c.		Actor David Rountree tore his PCL in his left knee three days before filming began. This injury was worked into the script and replaced a "shoulder injury" that was supposed to have been there.
d.		The hair on the back of Randals head wasnt Jeff Andersons real hair. It was fake hair that was glued to his hat.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Crimes of Passion (1984)?
a.		When the casting process started, the role was originally offered to Natalie Portman but she declined due to exhaustion. Scarlett Johansson was also considered but David Fincher considered her too sexy. Jennifer Lawrence was considered too, but she was rejected because she was too tall. Finally, Rooney Mara was cast.
b.		Fred Stone, who played the Scarecrow in the 1902 stage musical of "The Wizard of Oz", was briefly considered for the role in the movie. However, at age 65 in 1938 he was physically not up to the demands of the role.
c.		Following the "eggplant scene", Dennis Hopper was concerned about being "shot" by Christopher Walken with the prop gun so close against his head for fear of being burned by the barrel. Director Tony Scott assured him the gun was 100% safe, and even tested it by having the prop man fire it against his (Scotts) own forehead. But upon firing the prop gun the barrel extended about a third of an inch and Scott ended up on the floor with blood pouring from the wound.
d.		The artwork interspersed between shots is by artists Aubrey Beardsley and Sir John Everett Millais, among others.

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