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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Fingers (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Fingers (1978) Quiz
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About the movie:
A dysfunctional young man is pulled between loyalties to his Italian mob-connected loan shark father and his mentally disturbed Jewish concert pianist mother.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Fingers (1978)?
a.
James Toback
claims in the DVD directors commentary that
Michael V. Gazzo
, who was fond of a drink, bribed him for a pitcher of Bloody Mary in exchange for an unscripted line that would make the scene in question: the line was I should have strangled you in your crib. and Gazzo delivered it under the influence, Toback having been true to his word.
b.
Although original author
J.M. Barrie
is credited, this is the only major film version of "Peter Pan" which uses little of his original dialogue. (Even the live-action musical versions, as well as the 1924 silent film version, use much of Barries original dialogue.)
c.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 14, 1949 with
Rosalind Russell
reprising her film role.
d.
The police car sitting in the parking lot of the jail, is a 1959 Edsel sedan. There is on record a few Edsels used by municipalities, but it was more common to find a Ford, Chevy, or Plymouth in use by law enforcement.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Fingers (1978)?
a.
The movie was a notorious failure on release, making around $25 million (just half its budget) at the US box office. Many reviews criticized the film for being too violent or for being too similar to the original film.
b.
Tisa Farrow
was working as a waitress and cab driver when director
James Toback
tapped her for the role.
c.
The alien character played by
Mandy Patinkin
was originally going to be named George Jetson but Hanna-Barbera wouldnt give the rights to the name. The decision to call his character George in the movie was kept as an in-joke.
d.
The movies line "Attica! Attica!" was voted as the #86 movie quote by the American Film Institute (out of 100).
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Fingers (1978)?
a.
Although
Barry Fitzgerald
played a Catholic priest in this film--and several others--he was in real life not a Catholic but a Protestant. Several times during this film when he is "crossing" himself he does it wrong, going from right to left instead of from left to right.
b.
Principle photography on "Fingers" took only 19 days.
c.
According to
James Cromwell
(who plays
George Bush
Sr.),
Oliver Stone
originally offered the role to
Warren Beatty
and
Harrison Ford
. Interestingly, all three actors are known for their support of liberal political causes.
d.
Elsas grave is located in Meru National Park, Kenya.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Fingers (1978)?
a.
This film is listed among The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made in Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilsons book THE OFFICIAL RAZZIE® MOVIE GUIDE.
b.
Danny Aiello
, who played one of Tony Siricas two bodyguards, objected to holding the door or lighting the cigarette of his boss while in character. Those actions were done by actor
Ed Marinaro
, who played the other thug.
c.
The entire crew was plagued by persistent mosquitoes during a very hot and sticky St Louis summer.
d.
During the hospital scene, when The Joker is dressed as a nurse, his name tag reads Matilda, after
Heath Ledger
s daughter
Matilda Ledger
.
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