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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Julia (1977) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Julia (1977) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977).
About the movie:
At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
Faye Dunaway
turned down the role of Julia.
b.
According to TCM host
Robert Osborne
,
Paddy Chayefsky
passed on having
Walter Matthau
or
Burt Lancaster
in
George C. Scott
s role, and either
Jane Fonda
,
Ali MacGraw
, or
Candice Bergen
in
Diana Rigg
s.
c.
Gary Farmer
would reprise his role as Nobody in the later
Jim Jarmusch
film
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
.
d.
Claire Danes
was originally set to play the lead role of Amanda Pierce, but dropped out at the last moment.
Monica Potter
, whod already been signed on for a smaller role, was moved into Amandas part as a result.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
The shadowy person sitting in the fishing boat at the beginning and end of the film is actually
Lillian Hellman
.
Jane Fonda
did the voice-over.
b.
Spoof of "Rear Window." Script title: "Rear Entry."
c.
Michael Keaton
,
Kurt Russell
, and
Gary Oldman
were all considered for the role of Lt. Col. Kazinski.
d.
Hans Zimmer
composed eight new motifs including a new love theme for the films soundtrack. He scored scenes as the editors began work, so as to influence their choice of cutting to the music.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
The final cinema film of
Cathleen Nesbitt
b.
Dean Martin
and
Alec Guinness
were considered for
David Niven
s role.
c.
Ironically the song performed by
Ritchie Valens
, "Ooh My Head", contains a reference to a
Buddy Holly
song with the line "No more Peggy Sue". Curiously, this line was left out when "Ooh My Head" was performed in the Ritchie Valens biography
La Bamba
.
d.
The role of young
Carol Kaufman
(Andys sister) was played by
Andy Kaufman
s granddaughter,
Brittany Colonna
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
The original opening in the script shows Jeff Taylor as a photographer in an unnamed war-torn area. He blames himself for the death of a woman, and upon returning to America, quits freelancing and takes a job in San Diego
b.
Early on, director
Fred Zinnemann
actually considered casting
Meryl Streep
in the title role. However, as Streep was almost totally unknown as an actress - she had only one play to her credit, and never appeared in a film - Zinnemann decided to cast
Vanessa Redgrave
instead.
c.
Barry Cantys script was originally titled "LA Proper" but was changed to "L.A. Proper" (with periods following the L & A) after a few industry readers expected it to be a French film. For the record, however, the original abbreviation for the City of Angels is "LA" similar to "NYC" for New York City.
d.
Julia Roberts
was the original choice for the female lead.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
The original screenplay was about a woman in a coma and a man pretending to be her fiancé. Many studio executives thought this to be too predatory, but one suggested reversing the roles. Once the script was rewritten, the movie was picked up by Hollywood Pictures.
b.
The film opened on 30 September 2005, which is
Truman Capote
s birthday.
c.
According to co-star
John Saxon
,
Marlon Brando
s relationship with director
Sidney J. Furie
got to the point where Brando, when getting ready to do a close-up, would be reading a book. He would only lower the book when Furie yelled "Action". When he yelled "Cut", Brando would raise the book again.
d.
During the casting process, both
Jane Fonda
and
Vanessa Redgrave
s names were mentioned as possible stars for the film. The producers initially vetoed both actresses on the advice of the publicity department, fearing that the absolute worst option would be to cast Fonda and Redgrave, both of whom were known for their outspoken political beliefs, in a film together. In the end, of course, both actresses were cast and the film went on to great critical and box office success.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
First feature film of
Ronnie Corbett
.
b.
Jack Nicholson
was offered the role of
Dashiell Hammett
, and was actually keen to take it.
Fred Zinnemann
later retracted the offer, however, when he felt put off by the amount of time it was taking Nicholson to read the script - just under a week.
c.
Amanda Bynes
said in the commentary that the makeup team spent hours putting braces on her for the short scene of Daphnes 15th birthday, in which the braces arent even noticeable.
d.
Lance Henriksen
auditioned for the part of Leon which went to
Chris Sarandon
.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
When this modern remake was first conceived in 1990
James Cameron
was originally offered the chance to direct. When he passed
Tim Burton
was connected for a few years, with
Joe Johnston
s name bandied about for some time also.
Paul Verhoeven
was going to direct but he passed on the project. Then
Jan de Bont
was attached and set to direct but his budget for the film, estimated at $150 million, was higher than the studio was willing to pay. After he was let go,
Roland Emmerich
and Dean Devlin (I) came in.
b.
To try and convince the studios of
Ron Perlman
s star quality, director
Guillermo del Toro
showed the studio executives footage of Perlmans character (Reinhardt) in
Blade II
.
c.
Donowitz talks about "Teddy Ballgame" in Chapter 2. This is one of the many nicknames for
Ted Williams
, who in addition (arguably) to being the greatest hitter who ever lived, was also a war hero who interrupted his baseball career twice to serve in WWII and the Korean War.
d.
Jane Fonda
was originally cast as Julia. However, when the producers had trouble casting the role of
Lillian Hellman
, they decided to recast Fonda in the lead.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
Sources have claimed
Ernest B. Schoedsack
was also a cinematographer, but he denies it, saying he was in the Iran filming
Grass: A Nations Battle for Life
during that time.
b.
According to a 1977 interview with James Brolin, the working title of the film was "Wheels".
c.
Julie Christie
turned down the role of Julia.
d.
Actor Jaelan Petrie actually consumed a container of cat food for a shot that was not used in the final film. Not at the behest of the directors either, it was what he called "a risk he took as an actor".
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
Nelson Mandela
gave the welcoming speech of Rugby World Cup 1995 at Newlands and he was wearing a colorful shirt. When he is shot watching the opening game, he is seen wearing a tie. That day, the whole stadium chanted "Nelson, Nelson" setting the tone for the rest of the tournament.
b.
The role of Robin was offered to
Elvis Presley
, who was very interested, but the idea was nixed by Presleys manager, "Colonel"
Tom Parker
, who demanded more money for Presleys services than the producers were willing to spend.
c.
Barbra Streisand
turned down the role of
Lillian Hellman
.
d.
Approximately one minute of footage from Shadows of Paris survives in the Paramount compilation short _Fashions in Love (1936)_; otherwise the film is considered lost.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Julia (1977)?
a.
The first attempt to film this property was by
Louis B. Mayer
and
Jack Cummings
in 1957. Planned as a Cinerama release with a screenplay by
John Lee Mahin
and new songs by
Alan Jay Lerner
and
Arthur Schwartz
, the project was abandoned when Mayer died.
Gary Cooper
was being sought to play Ben Rumson.
b.
Meryl Streep
s movie debut.
c.
Early in the film Vanessa (Reese Witherspoon) is watching television and briefly stops at a Little Red Riding Hood cartoon. Freeway is based on Little Red Riding Hood.
d.
As a "wrap gift" to mark the end of filming,
Samuel L. Jackson
offered the principal cast a signature 9-millimeter pistol with the letters S.W.A.T. inscribed on the handle.
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