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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : El mariachi (1992) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : El mariachi (1992) - 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: El mariachi (1992).
About the movie:
A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: El mariachi (1992)?
a.
Robert Rodriguez
intends this film to be part of the "Predators" series and NOT the "Alien Vs Predator" series.
b.
The watch Jack was wearing had been discontinued. After this film, the company started making them again as they were suddenly in demand.
c.
Robert Rodriguez
s original budget projection was $9,000. He brought his film in on time and under budget, mainly by shooting only one take for every scene, thereby saving on film.
d.
Cary Grant
turned down the lead role because he was 59 and leading lady
Paula Prentiss
was only 24.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: El mariachi (1992)?
a.
According to
Joe Wright
,
Saoirse Ronan
specifically requested that the studio bring him on-board to direct the film.
b.
Quentin Tarantino
had his debut,
Reservoir Dogs
the same year as
Robert Rodriguez
s debut
El mariachi
. Since then they have collaborated on numerous projects.
c.
There are few close-ups of
Merle Oberon
in this film - she was recovering from her second bout of cosmetic poisoning, which had left pits and sores in her face and could not be covered with makeup.
d.
The thirty-eighth of forty-seven Charlie Chan movies.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: El mariachi (1992)?
a.
In August 2002 the DVD/ video release set a UK record when it chalked up sales of 2.4 million.
b.
In the dream sequences the disembodied head was supposed to be that of
Robert Rodriguez
.
c.
Greer Garson
was also offered the role of Emily Livingston but she had not made a feature film in ten years and so she declined, preferring to continue making guest appearances on television.
d.
During the cemetery scene, as the Terminators computer display is counting rounds fired and casualties, names are scrolled on the screen. Many of these names are members of the Visual Effects department (Enid, Keiko, James, Rod, Mark, Bryan, and more)
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: El mariachi (1992)?
a.
Fast action shots were filmed from the back of a pick-up truck.
b.
Raymond Massey
had previously played abolitionist John Brown in
Santa Fe Trail
.
c.
Jim Van Bebber
made the short film "My Sweet Satan" to fund the rest of this film, he also raised additional funds when he showed 15 minutes of uncut footage of the film at underground theaters.
d.
Maureen Stapleton
was about 9 years older than
Wilford Brimley
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: El mariachi (1992)?
a.
All the actors did their own stunts.
b.
When Ricky gets out of the hospital and sees that Jean Girard has replaced him as the lead driver the song that can be heard is "Marie Douceur, Marie Colère", sung in French by
Marie Laforêt
to the tune of
The Rolling Stones
"Paint It, Black".
c.
There is a fight scene where Todd Stone movie-punches Jake Barrymore and makes the punching sound effect with his mouth, not knowing that the sound effects are made in the editing process. During the actual fight scene between Sams friend, Jake, Larry, and Martin, the sound effects of the blows are delayed about 7 seconds, a play on Todds confusion about the sound effects.
d.
While the production budget for the film was $7,000,
Robert Rodriguez
estimated that if he didnt have to pay for film, processing and telecine costs, it would have only cost $600.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: El mariachi (1992)?
a.
Susan Cabot
s movie debut.
b.
To record the dialog and sound, the actors would do a shot for the camera and then immediately repeat their dialog and actions for the microphone. For the most part, the actors were able to do their dialog with the same words and pacing that would allow the two elements to appear to be in sync.
c.
Simon Pegg
also became attached to his Mossberg shotgun and named it "Sarah".
d.
Bing Crosby
appeared in the film because at the time, he was a partial owner (approximately 15%) of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: El mariachi (1992)?
a.
Demi Moore
reportedly said she was fine with changing the ending, because not many people have read the book.
b.
Most of the guns used in the film were water pistols. However a few were real, borrowed from the towns police force. In a shot near the end of the film just after the Mariachi is pulled out of the yellow Ford van by Mocos henchmen there is a shot of Moco walking towards the camera. Behind him laying asleep on a bench is the cop who was meant to be on-set supervising the use of the weapons for that day.
c.
The Magrathean holomessage appears as if it would become three dimensional with red/green 3-D glasses, but it is only a gimmick. It doesnt actually become 3D, and if you look closely, hes only rimmed with red and blue. If it were a real 3D effect his whole face would be blurred with red/blue overlays.
d.
While preparing for the role of cinematographer,
Thomas Bangalter
purchased over 200 back issues of American Cinematographer.
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