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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jesus (1979) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jesus (1979) Quiz
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About the movie:
Jesus of Nazareth,the son of God raised by a Jewish carpenter. Based on the gospel of Luke in the New...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.
b.
The device in the movie is a person-sized, metal box that hums. One scene features Abe and Aaron standing behind some trees, as they watch themselves enter a U-Haul Storage facility. This scene was filmed in Carrollton, TX (a suburb of Dallas, TX), and in 2005 these trees were cleared to build a Hummer dealership.
c.
Filmed over the course of several months in the middle east. The scene where Jesus asks Peter to push the boat out - where Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector praying in the temple - looks like it was filmed in the summer, but it was actually filmed in late fall/early winter.
d.
This was based on a book by
Roderick Thorp
entitled "Nothing Lasts Forever" - a sequel to another book entitled "The Detective", which in 1968 was made into a film starring
Frank Sinatra
. Because of a clause in Sinatras contract for "The Detective" which gave him the right to reprise his role in a sequel, he was actually the first person offered the McClane role, even though he was 73 years old at the time. Also, Coincidentally,
Bruce Willis
made his movie debut in
The First Deadly Sin
walking out of a bar as Sinatra walks into it.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
Theres a misconception that the character Minnesota Fats is based on the real Minnesota Fats (
Rudolf Wanderone Jr.
). Actually, the character appeared in the book and the film before Wanderone, who up until this time had called himself "New York Fats", appropriated the name.
b.
The film was shot in color, but the filmmakers felt that black and white lent a "cold" quality to the film that enhanced the overall tone of the film. Also, the dialogue often comes quick and lines overlap one another, so the black and white was also an homage to the fast talking films of Howard Hawks.
c.
Adrienne Shelly
s debut film.
d.
Is considered by Biblical scholars to be the most widely shown religious film, but did not capture a US or UK market. Often shown in small locations with a simple film projector and screen.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
When Colossus/Guardian detonates a nuclear bomb near the end of the film, the blast footage seen on the monitors and TVs is that of "Ivy Mike", the first US test of a nuclear fusion device. It took place in November 1952 at Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
b.
The man playing the corpse of Jesus later became a seminarian because of the film.
c.
In Argentina, this film was released straight to video as "Black Rain 2", a sequel of
Black Rain
.
d.
Clint Eastwood
chose to film large part of the movie in Iceland.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
The movie was primarily shot at Three Caves, an abandoned quarry, in Huntsville, Alabama. Also in North Alabama, is Cathedral Caverns, where the 1984 Timothy Bottoms movie "What Waits Below" was filmed. Bill Schweikert was a grip on "What Waits Below" and was back as cinematographer for "Moles".
b.
Brian Deacon
, the man who plays Jesus, caught pneumonia during the latter part of the filming. To give Deacon some relief, doubles were employed for some long shots, particularly during the crucifixion.
c.
Filmed between mid-May and August 5, 1954. It premiered in Los Angeles on February 22, 1956, then opened in Manhattan at the Criterion Theatre on March 30, 1956.
d.
Several actors in studio records and casting call lists did not appear in the movie. These were (with their character names)
George Ford
(Whistling cop),
Leda Nicova
(Patient), and
Bud Geary
(Mounted policeman).
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
In the scene where Jesus healed the Gerasene demoniac by casting the demon into the pigs, the only way the crew could get the pigs to act crazed was to light firecrackers and frighten them. However, this is one of the few scenes which is not entirely accurate to St. Lukes Gospel, which states that the pigs did not just run away but also threw themselves into a lake, and drowned.
b.
One of over 700 Paramount productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
c.
The script as presented to director
John Woo
was set in the future, but Woo suggested changing the setting to the present to focus on the dramatic and psychological elements of the storyline.
d.
The films climax between
Audrey Hepburn
and
Alan Arkin
is #10 on Bravos TVs
The 100 Scariest Movie Moments
.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
Along with
Spencer Tracy
,
Irene Dunne
insisted the films production be halted until
Van Johnson
was well after his auto accident, in which he was seriously injured. During this period, MGM snatched Dunne up to make
The White Cliffs of Dover
, released the following year as the MGM 20th Anniversary film. As a thank you for her gratitude, Johnson appears in a small role in Dover.
b.
The miracle of the stilling of the storm was filmed in a large swimming pool.
c.
Tom Cruise
narrowly escaped potentially fatal injuries after a sword was swung within one inch of his neck while filming. He and his co-star
Hiroyuki Sanada
were acting out a sword fight scene when the incident happened. Sanada swung a sword at Cruise who was on an off-camera mechanical horse at the time. But the machine reportedly malfunctioned and failed to duck at the right moment. Sanada stopped the blade just one inch from his neck.
d.
Fox released the first trailer with strict instructions that it not be shown before a certain date. When a Canadian movie theatre accidentally showed it a day early, they lost the rights to show the movie.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
John Barry
s original score for this film was rejected - it would ultimately become his concept album "The Beyondness Of Things".
b.
The actors did all of their own stunts, barring two stunts that insurance wouldnt cover: Jennifer jumping into the river to escape her attackers, and Matthew falling down the stairs.
c.
A childrens version was filmed concurrently with the main production.
d.
Shirley MacLaine
did not get along during the shoot either with
Clint Eastwood
or with director
Don Siegel
, with whom she openly fought.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Jesus (1979)?
a.
The film has been translated into over 1000 languages to date (including 10 different sign language versions), and 235 more translations are in progress, making it the most translated film in history.
b.
Kristen Stewart
turned down
Mila Kunis
role due to scheduling conflicts with
New Moon
.
c.
One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
d.
The role of God was originally written for
Holly Hunter
, who passed. Even so, they kept the reference to
The Piano
in the script.
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