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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Dead Bang (1989) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Dead Bang (1989) Quiz
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About the movie:
A cop is gunned down on Xmas eve. Jerry Beck, the homicide cop given the job of hunting the killer,...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dead Bang (1989)?
a.
Threw out the movie Bobby Burnes uses a Browning 9mm, When he tries to kidnap Beck in his car he again has the Browning. During the Shootout after Beck crashes his car into the police car to get away from Burnes, Burnes opens fire on him with a Berreta 92F 9mm.
b.
The movie was released on March 16, 1979. By a bizarre irony, the disaster at the nuclear power plant at Pennsylvanias Three Mile Island happened just 13 days later on March 28th.
c.
The three-toned art-deco console radio seen in an office sequence is a Midwest Radio Model B-16 from 1936.
d.
While
John Landis
was trying to get this film made,
Rick Baker
became tired of waiting (over eight years) and decided to use what he had been planning for this film on
The Howling
. Eventually Landis called Baker and told him, "I have the money. Lets make American Werewolf!" to which Baker replied that he was already doing a werewolf picture. Landis started yelling at Baker over the phone. Baker decided to leave
The Howling
in the hands of his protégé
Rob Bottin
and would only consult on that film, leaving him free to do this one. Reportedly,
Rick Baker
s initial decision is something for which
John Landis
has never forgiven him.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dead Bang (1989)?
a.
After
Al Pacino
saw
Kevin Spacey
perform onstage on Broadway in "Lost in Yonkers", he brought director
James Foley
along to see the actor for himself. This led to Spacey landing his role in the film.
b.
The majority of the film was shot in Canada for budget and locale.
c.
The film was completed and produced two years before its actual release.
d.
In the original script, the front yard confrontation between Tom, Carl Fogarty, and Carls thugs was meant to be more brutal. The script called for Tom to rip off one thugs nose and then take his gun and kill everyone else, including Carl Fogarty.
David Cronenberg
wanted this movie to be realistic and not stylized in any way.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dead Bang (1989)?
a.
Jason Behr did not know how to play the guitar prior to this movie. A guitar consultant was brought in and Jason dedicated most of his free time during shooting to learn how to play four songs very well. According to director and writer Rebecca Cook, Dominic Monaghan didnt know how to play an instrument either.
b.
Film debut of
Rose McGowan
.
c.
There is a rumor that the idea for this film came when a studio executive turned to his son and jokingly demanded "Give me an idea for a sure-fire hit, or else!" The boy replied "Thats easy. Do a parody of Robin Hood."
d.
This film was the first major starring role for
Don Johnson
as a leading actor just as his hit TV series, Miami Vice was nearing its end. Like the show, he also plays a cop in this film.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dead Bang (1989)?
a.
Composer
Michael Kamen
was brought in to beef up the musical score as the producers felt that they needed an edgy, yet low key Die Hard-sound to the tone of the film.
b.
The Russian cannibal creep referred to by Bartlett is
Andrei Chikatilo
, really a Ukrainian.
c.
The back cover of the VHS version features a picture of Sturgis being restrained by a security guard during one of their "Midnight" runs. This is obviously from a scene that was cut from the final edit of the film.
d.
Some magazines and newspapers mistakenly announced this production as the new James Bond film because of
Roger Moore
being in it.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dead Bang (1989)?
a.
Jerry Beck (portrayed by
Don Johnson
) is a real life LAPD Homicide detective who at the time had worked some 30 years in the department. He was seen on the television series COPS during this time with his long time partner Ray Verdugo, who has also has been seen in films such as
Heat
during the 90s.
b.
Francis Ford Coppola
said that in the final sequence, Michaels outcry was almost completely cut out due to its agonizing sound.
c.
The pictures that are shown during the opening credits, of James and his father, are actual childhood photos of
Colin Farrell
and his father.
d.
Jon Heder
s big dance scene was the last scene scheduled and film ran out while shooting it. The sequence was edited together from less than 10 minutes of his dancing.
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