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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Donnie Brasco (1997) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Donnie Brasco (1997) - Part (2) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Donnie Brasco (1997).
About the movie:
An FBI undercover agent infilitrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life to the expense of his regular one.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donnie Brasco (1997)?
a.
During the fake interview scenes when Chris talks to the vandals - filming was shut down as the guys were kicked out of their location. They were in a mall parking garage and told filming wasnt permitted there.
b.
The phrase "Klaatu barada nikto" has become a popular phrase among sci-fi fans over the years and has been featured in other movies, such as
Army of Darkness
.
c.
During a two day break in filming,
Michael Madsen
impulsively proposed to and married
DeAnna Madsen
. According to Madsen, when he told
Al Pacino
, Pacino was disgusted with Madsens impulsiveness, but the Madsens have now been married for almost 15 years.
d.
The character who offers Paul Kerr his sobriety chip at the AA meeting reoccurs in the bar scene and was played by the Boom Operator, Arthur Turner (I)
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donnie Brasco (1997)?
a.
The submarine used in the film was once owned by Finnish businessman J. Komulainen and was open to the public. It also was used in the Finnish TV comedy
Vintiöt
in its opening sequence.
b.
The production of "Affair in Trinidad" is credited to the Beckworth Corporation, named for
Rita Hayworth
and her daughter Rebecca Welles, but Beckworth wasnt an actual production company. It was a tax dodge set up by Hayworth and Columbia Pictures president
Harry Cohn
to allow her fee for the film to be considered a capital gain rather than a salary, and therefore taxed at a lower rate.
c.
This picture was originally intended as being a vehicle for
Roger Moore
.
d.
The breakfast scene where Donnie bets his kids $20 that they cant get through the whole meal without saying "three words"- and his daughter replies "you lose"- is based on a famous incident involving President Calvin Coolidge and writer Dorothy Parker. Seated next to Coolidge (who was known as "Silent Cal" for his quiet manner and disdain of small talk), Parker turned to the President and said "Mr. Coolidge, Ive made a bet against a fellow who said it was impossible to get more than two words out of you" to which Coolidge allegedly replied, "You lose".
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donnie Brasco (1997)?
a.
The movie ends with the implication that Lefty was killed after being "sent for". In real life, the FBI intercepted Lefty on the way to being killed and arrested him. Sonny Black, however, was "sent for" and subsequently murdered, his body turning up a year later on Staten Island. The individual who had orchestrated his murder, Joe Massino, wasnt convicted until 2005. Lefty was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, extortion, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, and running an illegal gambling operation; he was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but received early parole in 1992 after it was discovered he was suffering from terminal cancer. He died of lung cancer in 1994.
b.
Film debut of
Arch Hall Jr.
c.
From the first ideas and story drafts, to the final editing and post production, almost 15 years of work went into the making of this film.
d.
Reportedly, a dispute with African extras and background artists arose during production when some discovered that a dog appearing in the film was allegedly being paid as much as they were.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donnie Brasco (1997)?
a.
During the final dance sequence on the boat it is possible to see
Fred Astaire
hit in the face by Rogers beaded sleeve. The sequence was shot again 23 times in the hope of capturing the magic of that take without the accident, but it wasnt to be, and this original take was used.
b.
At various points
Tom Cruise
,
John Travolta
and
Andy Garcia
were all previously attached to star;
Stephen Frears
to direct.
c.
Joe Chappelle
wrote the ending for the theatrical version of the film.
d.
One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Donnie Brasco (1997)?
a.
Third theatrical movie directed by
Burt Reynolds
.
b.
Quentin Tarantino
: [Red Apple Cigarettes] The brand of cigarettes smoked in this film, as noted by the eagle logo below the filter seen in close-ups, is American Spirits. However, when The Bride meets with Esteban (
Michael Parks
), a pack of Red Apples,
Quentin Tarantino
s signature brand of fake cigarettes, can clearly be seen on the table.
c.
Despite the fact that this was filmed in Super 35, "Filmed in Panavision" is listed in the end credits.
d.
Based on Lloyd Kaufmans book All I Need To Know About Filmmaking I Learned From The Toxic Avenger. Also, many scenes and characters are references to real events and people on Troma sets.
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