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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Heaven Can Wait (1978) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Heaven Can Wait (1978)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978).

About the movie: A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an over-anxious angel before he was supposed to die, comes back to life in the body of a recently-murdered millionaire.

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		In the film, the total amount of money that Rocky gets from Gazzo is $570. $20 for his loan shark job, $50 for his date with Adrian, and $500 for training expenses.
b.		During a sermon scene in the beginning, Edward Nortons character references the film Se7en as, "A popular movie with Brad Pitt". Se7en was directed by David Fincher, who also directed Norton and Pitt in Fight Club.
c.		Paul McCartney wrote a song for the film called "Did We Meet Somewhere Before?". Warren Beatty wasnt satisfied with it so the song was discarded. It was eventually used in Rock n Roll High School.
d.		While the shot where the escape pod leaves Leias ship was the first ever completed by ILM, the first shot actually approved by George Lucas for the movie was a shot of the laser cannons in the Death Star trench.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		Stacy Edwards (Christine) originally could not star because she was getting married at the time the movie was scheduled to start shooting. The producers pushed back the schedule to accommodate her.
b.		The role of Joe Pendleton was originally a boxer in Here Comes Mr. Jordan. Warren Beatty originally wanted to have Muhammad Ali play the boxer. When Alis boxing schedule prevented him from doing the movie, Beatty - who could not box but could play football - recast the lead role as a football player
c.		Writer/Director/Producer Timothy William Pilderian, a serious amateur chef, cooked and catered for the final day of shooting himself, much to the delight of the cast and crew.
d.		This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		Filmed in 1976.
b.		The pronunciation of Sacagaweas name is debated in the movie. Both pronunciations used are correct.
c.		Sheryl Lee Wilson was cast as Leah, Ishmaels Wife. She dreamed of being in a movie about the Book of Mormon when she was a teenager. A few weeks prior to filming, she injured her shoulder making it impossible for her to participate in the film, but it was miraculously healed, and she was able to work.
d.		Mary Steenburgen was a finalist for the part that went to Julie Christie.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		Anna Fariss film debut.
b.		The character of Lewis was voiced by both Daniel Hansen and Jordan Fry. Daniel Hansen voiced Lewis at the beginning of the films production, and when Lewis needed things changed, they had Jordan Fry re-dub some segments. It is noticeable in some parts of the movie.
c.		The first choice for Mr. Jordan was Cary Grant who reportedly turned down a million dollars for the role from Warren Beatty.
d.		In the scene where Rev. Shaw shows Ren a picture of his deceased son Bobby, John Lithgow actually showed a photograph of his real son.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		Premiere voted this movie as one of "The 50 Greatest Comedies Of All Time" in 2006.
b.		When Jennifer Tilly is dancing for Chucky, there is a brief appearence of the top of one of her nipples. This is revealed in the DVD commentary by Jennifer herself.
c.		Principal photography took place during 32 days.
d.		Rescue workers seen carrying away an injured cook in the movie were actual paramedics from the local town. Their jackets proudly display what squad they belong to.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		Erland van Lidths film debut.
b.		Jodie Foster later said that with this movie began the lowest point of her career, as she turned down worthy roles in Splash, The Terminator and The Breakfast Club. Her career wouldnt recover until Kim Basinger turned down the role of Sarah Tobias in The Accused and finally the part once assigned to Basinger was won by Foster, for which she won her first Academy Award.
c.		Arthur Lowe was a offered a key role.
d.		Shortly before shooting commenced in Toronto, lobbying began by Canadians Concerned About Violence in Entertainment protesting about government support in relation to the films funding.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		In this movie the Rams play the Steelers in the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl in the season following this movies release featured the Steelers against the Rams.
b.		Contains large amounts of stop-motion animation, using miniatures, hundreds of photographic cutouts, and live actors.
c.		The reason Bruce Willis is not credited is because he violated SAG rules for acting in this film for no money. He appeared for fun and as a favor to Quentin Tarantino, and acting for free violated SAG rules. SAG agreed not to sue Willis if his name was not included in the credits.
d.		This film has one of the longest pre-credit sequences in cinematic history, nearly 15 minutes in some versions.

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		The segment with the rocket powered car features MythBusters host Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage (II) as the surplus salesman. The first episode of MythBusters dealt with that particular urban legend.
b.		Kenneth Haigh was cast at short notice replacing a actor who pulled out.
c.		Vitaphone production reels #2861-2866
d.		Leslie Caron was also considered for the role of Betty Logan. Years after the films released, Warren Beatty admitted that Julie Christie was the saving grace behind the films success.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		The role of Bart was intended for Richard Pryor, but due to the controversial nature of Pryors stand-up routines of the day and his background, Mel Brooks couldnt secure financing for the project with Pryor in that role. So Pryor was made a co-writer of the script, and Cleavon Little played Bart. Pryor later got to star in a different western comedy - Adiós Amigo.
b.		The film was originally pitched at Warner Bros, but then studio-production chief David Geffen (one of Dreamworks founders) ditched the idea for another film. After Geffen was fired, the project ended up at the hands of Barry Diller who gave the go-ahead for the project. It was Warren Beattys associate, Richard Sylbert (also a studio exec) who recommended the pitching at Paramount. Beatty would later use the films commercial and critical success as the leverage for financing his next film, Reds.
c.		Harold Lloyd was such a popular star at the time, the Coney Island scenes had to be filmed secretly, with the camera often hidden from view, to avoid attracting mobs of adoring fans.
d.		During the filming of this movie, Anthony Hopkins was playing King Lear at the National Theatre. During the filming of The Silence of the Lambs, Brian Cox was playing King Lear at the National Theatre.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Heaven Can Wait (1978)?
a.		James Stewart felt that he was miscast as Shepherd Henderson.
b.		The seating of the two leads was crucial to certain scenes. For their more intimate exchanges, Cruise would sit directly behind Foxx, out of his peripheral vision and therefore making him more vulnerable and uncertain of his opponent.
c.		The fictitious Super Bowl game (Rams vs. Steelers) was filmed during halftime of the Rams/Chargers preseason at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on September 1, 1977.
d.		Short film version, SLICE was produced in Fox Searchlights new directors program, Fox Search lab.

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