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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Hammett (1982) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Hammett (1982) Quiz
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About the movie:
The novel writter Dashiell Hammett is involved in the investigation of the mysterious disappearance of a beautiful chinese cabaret actress in San Francisco.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hammett (1982)?
a.
Voted #9 on Empire magazines 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time (September 2008).
b.
The first aborted shoot of the film co-starred
Ronee Blakley
and
Brian Keith
in the roles ultimately played by
Marilu Henner
and
Peter Boyle
. The film was apparently 90% complete, but lacked a satisfactory ending. The novels ending could not be used for copyright reasons (it was deemed too close to
Dashiell Hammett
s own work). By the time shooting resumed a year-and-a-half later,
Wim Wenders
had divorced Blakely and her part was recast.
c.
The words used by the General in an attempt to stop the rampaging sea creature are "Klaatu, Barada, Nikto", the same words used to command the robot Gort in
The Day the Earth Stood Still
.
d.
The character of Skinner is based on the Escadrille-pilot Eugene Bullard, an American who has gone to France and worked as a boxer there. He was also a son of a slave, just like Skinner. Bullard was rejected from the Lafayette Escadrille by a prejudiced white man. He served in another escadrille in the Lafayette Flying Corps.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hammett (1982)?
a.
While no part of the film was actually shot in Muncie, Indiana, a production team did visit for local details and props, such as the pull-down map of Muncie that Roy consults in his truck. They also visited the bookstore of Ball State University for university memorabilia, such as a fraternity "BSU" paddle visible on Roys wall, and the red-and-white "BallU" (or U-Ball) T-shirt worn by Roy in the shaving-cream scene.
b.
While Producer Michael Elkin and Director
John Michael Elfers
were set dressing an abandoned house on Christmas morning, they got held up at gunpoint by police who mistook them for burglars.
c.
Nicolas Roeg
was originally going to direct, but didnt due to creative differences.
d.
Standup comedians Will Franken, Joe Klocek, and Mike Meehan (uncredited) all wrote and performed short sketches as the sound track for remixed old time circus movies.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hammett (1982)?
a.
When director
Wim Wenders
completed his work, the studio backing him was so dissatisfied with his work, he was ordered to re-shoot over 80% of the movie.
b.
The gym where the Looney Tunes practice is called "Leon Schlesinger Gym" after
Leon Schlesinger
, the man who produced the first Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies.
c.
Kate Hudson
improvised plastering
Matthew McConaughey
with kisses during the scene where she introduces the new dog. This is why McConaughey looks genuinely surprised.
d.
Every time Mallory engages in sexual or sexually suggestive activities with someone (other than Mickey), she attacks them (e.g. the trucker in the bar, Scagnetti, the gas station attendant).
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hammett (1982)?
a.
Geoffrey Unsworth
accidentally believed he caused the infamous blackout of 1977 , when he plugged a spotlight to a lamppost during the shooting of the film.
b.
Final cinema film of
Elisha Cook Jr.
c.
During shooting of the film, unhappy community members left racist and anti-
Spike Lee
messages near or around the production equipment.
d.
The filming location of the classic final scene has been erroneously thought to be Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, but is in fact Malibu, California. For die-hard fans who want to visit the true location, it is a secluded cove on the far eastern end of Westward Beach, between Zuma Beach and Point Dume. Ignore the wide curving beach by the car park and clamber over the rocks to the east until you get to the quiet, often deserted, little beach surrounded by cliffs. (The Statue of Liberty was an optical effect skillfully achieved with a matte painting blended into a still existing rock structure.)
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