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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Equus (1977) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Equus (1977) - 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: Equus (1977).
About the movie:
A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
The photos seen in the room where Ivan is tested are of
Darren Lynn Bousman
s girlfriend, his assistant, and of his lawyer.
b.
The full title of the play was "Amos Judd; a Play in a Prologue and Four Acts," by
Alethea Luce
. It was copyrighted on 26 July 1919, but had no Broadway productions.
c.
The role of Melvin Udall was initially offered to
John Travolta
.
d.
Many critics believed that the film, like the play, was an allegory for homosexuality.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
On its official North American release to cinemas, the film opened in 102 discount theatres, also called "dollar theatres" for their very low admission prices, rather than at regular first-run cinemas with normal ticket prices, which was a factor in its poor opening weekend box-office earnings.
b.
Pai Meis three inch punch is a reference to
Bruce Lee
s three inch knockout punch.
c.
The city of Cairo was initially considered as a possible host to the fight. The August 1975 issue of Ring Magazine had a fictitious fight-poster of Ali-Frazier III on its cover, and the poster listed Nasser Stadium in Cairo as the place the fight was taking place.
d.
Peter Firth
was nominated for the 1975 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Equus" and he recreated the role in the movie version.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
The rights to the property cost $50,000.
b.
Shortly before the opening assassination attempt on the US president, a number of portraits of past assassinated presidents are featured in the background:
Abraham Lincoln
,
John F. Kennedy
and
William McKinley
.
c.
Anthony Hopkins
, who had played Dysart in the original Broadway run in 1974-1975, was considered for the film but had signed for
A Bridge Too Far
.
d.
Last cinema film of
Farrah Fawcett
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
The film was considered groundbreaking at the time for the amount of full frontal male nudity by
Peter Firth
. Firth was shown completely nude three times in the film, and the final scene in the stable is one of the longest scenes of full frontal male nudity in any mainstream film. However, Firths penis was not allowed to be shown erect at any time.
b.
The reoccurring mention of Ira Wrights weight loss is a reference to
Seth Rogen
s own weight loss for the film,
The Green Hornet
.
c.
WILHELM SCREAM: Heard after man is thrown off metal roof by vampire during the initial attacks on Barrow.
d.
Average Shot Length = ~8.5 seconds. Median Shot Length = ~8.1 seconds.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
None of the Technicolor sequences, including at least one aria by Novarro, seem to have survived; they were missing from the print telecast by TBS in 1988-1989 and by Turner Classic Movies in 1997.
b.
Charles Pascoe
, who plays Viktor Korolev, is the father of
Benjamin Pascoe
, the films producer and star (as Alex Runyan).
c.
Richard Burton
still had dye in his hair from his previous picture
Exorcist II: The Heretic
that made his hair look orange when the light hit it. When
Sidney Lumet
told him, Burton sighed and said "Well, maybe if Im good enough they wont notice."
d.
Director
Del Tenney
said he kept the monster suits from this film for years afterward and wore them at parties for laughs.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
Ethel Barrymore
was offered the part of Madame Sebastian but turned it down.
b.
Frances Sternhagen
was nominated for the 1975 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Equus".
c.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 28, 1936 with
Una OConnor
reprising her film role.
d.
Dorothy Loudon
s final film.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
Alfred Hitchcock
wanted
Robert Newton
for the role "William Marsh." But the role went to
Louis Jourdan
. So the name "William Marsh" was changed to "Andre Latour."
b.
The original Broadway production of "Equus" by
Peter Shaffer
opened at the Plymouth Theater in New York on October 24, 1974, ran for 1209 performances and won the 1975 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Play.
c.
When
Howard Ashman
began work on the movie, he developed the story as a fast-paced comic adventure about a young boy trying to prove his worth to his parents. But, in 1991, Ashman died, and the story problems stalled the movie. So, the plot was reworked to be about a teenager, Aladdin, seeking self-respect instead of the approval of others.
d.
Stan Laurel
always referred to this film as "Fra Diavolo."
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
Peter Firth
had to turn down the title role in
Caligola
in order to make this film. The part went instead to his
Aces High
co-star
Malcolm McDowell
.
b.
Eileen Brennan
, who plays Stan Fields mom, is actually a year younger than
William Shatner
, who plays Stan Fields. He was born in 1931, she was born in 1932.
c.
In the novel, the music that Will introduces Marcus to - and so in turn bonds with Ellie over - is not rap, but the band
Nirvana
. The book is actually set during the 1993-1994 period, and the story climaxes with the kids learning of and being affected by Nirvana lead singer
Kurt Cobain
s 4/5/94 suicide (which within the context of the story has additional significance for Marcus). The title of the story is itself a pun on the Nirvana song "About A Girl".
d.
The battle of Normandy at the start and the battle to defend Ramelle at the end both run to about 25 minutes in length, comprising nearly an hour of the film.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
The member of the band at the Army base who breaks up Jimmy Durantes performance of "Umbriago" by singing in front of the microphone is Eddie Jackson (ne Edward Jacobs), Durantes long time partner in the night-club team of Clayton, Jackson and Durante. The trio performed for years on vaudeville and at New Yorks Club Durant (sic) but it was the bottom-billed Jimmy who became the star. Lou Clayton, who gave up show business to manage his partners career, made Jimmy a millionaire.
b.
This is the first film to feature Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell that was recorded in sound.
c.
The thirty-second of forty-eight Bowery Boys movies.
d.
Equus was originally produced on the stage in London by The National Theatre of London and directed by
John Dexter
. It was later produced in New York by
Kermit Bloomgarden
and Doris Cole Abrahams, in association with Frank Milton and Doris Cole.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Equus (1977)?
a.
An infomercial from
Pitchmen
star
Anthony Sullivan
is heard playing on the television.
b.
Colin Blakely
was unable to accept a role of a Police Inspector in US TV film
Spectre
because he had been booked for this project.
c.
Peter Jackson
can be glimpsed outside the Prancing Pony holding a carrot. Originally it was supposed to be a pipe, but after a couple of puffs, he felt sick and went for the carrot instead.
d.
Based on a previous play written by Gardner McKay, titled Untold Damage. The live stage performance was filmed and aired in 1971 starring
Richard Dreyfuss
and Geraldine Fitzgerald.
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