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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : MacArthur (1977) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : MacArthur (1977) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : MacArthur (1977)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977).

About the movie: The story of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander during World War II and United Nations Commander for the Korean War...

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		This movies budget blew-out by three million dollars when it was decided to shoot the Philippino exteriors in the Philippines instead of the USA.
b.		Julie Benz was cast as Sarah because Sylvester Stallone was a big fan of the TV show Dexter in which she stars.
c.		Metallica are performing their song "Sad but true" in the film. It was recorded at a regular live show in Salt Lake City on November 22, 2004. The show was interrupted during "Sad but True" but the song was only played once. To celebrate the premier of the movie at the Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, the band played at a private party following the screening that day.
d.		Yuri Orlov is a composite of five real arms dealers.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		This movies Philippino exteriors were originally going to be filmed on the beaches of California.
b.		Original Title: "The Trouble With Carpet"
c.		Garths birdie body count for his bad howling is 29 birds.
d.		The "head" on the table that Berlyn touches at the beginning of the F/X studio scene, is a copy of a life mask of Lon Chaney that was made for "A Tribute to Lon Chaney" at Universal Studios. Chaney was a F/X makeup pioneer.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		After the release of the Academy Award winning Patton, a movie documenting the life of Douglas MacArthur was announced but it took about five to seven years for it to be achieved.
b.		Ben Afflecks grandfather declined to see the film, explaining that he wasnt interested in reliving the war in any way, shape, or form.
c.		James Tolkans movie debut.
d.		When Bryan Singer was going to direct, he and his writers Dan Harris-Michael Dougherty wrote a treatment solely based on the "X-Men" storyline The Dark Phoenix Saga: the deceased Jean Gray returns, with a new, more destructive personality called the Phoenix. She would be manipulated into joining the Hellfire Club, by their telepathic leader Emma Frost (Sigourney Weaver was intended for the role). A three-way battle occurs between the Club who want to take over the world, the X-Men who want to save their comrade, and Magnetos Brotherhood who want the Phoenix for their own plans. At the end, to save everyone Jean kills herself, but her spirit lives on and transcends into a divine being, which Dougherty compared to the star child in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		Stefanie Powers was originally announced as the star of the movie.
b.		Premiere voted this movie as one of "The 25 Most Dangerous Movies".
c.		Gregory Peck had the good fortune of actually naturally bearing a striking resemblance to General Douglas MacArthur. He had some of his shaved off since the real MacArthur was quite bald.
d.		Ivan Reitman wanted to direct but the studio wanted a more experienced director. Richard Lester and Bob Rafelson were approached before John Landis was hired.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		Jamie Foxx was considered for a role, but in the end, Anthony Mackie was cast.
b.		While the film was delayed, J. Peter Robinson was brought on to provide a new beefed up original score for the film as the studio was not happy with what Anthony Marinelli had done musically for the film at that point. Marinelli had written about seventy minutes of music for the film. Robinson composed approximately thirty minutes of new material and retained about half of Marinellis contribution which is why they share composing credit in the final credits for the film.
c.		This movies opening prologue states: "When Japan attacked, he led us back to victory . . . . When Korea exploded, we turned to him again . . . . To this day there are those who think he was a dangerous demagogue and others who say he was one of the greatest men who ever lived. There is little doubt, however, that he affected the lives of millions all over the world, many of whom do not even know his name."
d.		Despite the name, the title character was never mummified. His followers were, but he was subjected to a very different death.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		An army of workmen built a whole French village that covered 60 acres and was faithfully reproduced down to cobblestone streets and shop windows filled with actual wares. Hundreds of thousands of yards of muslin, satin, brocade and velvet were required in the making of the gorgeous costumes worn by the cast.
b.		Kermit Maynard is listed by modern sources as a cast member, but was not seen in the film.
c.		This film marked the second biopic of a World War II General that Jerry Goldsmith would score. The first was Patton.
d.		The trim on the aliens costumes is made from masking tape, and their space boots are mens dress shoes covered by socks.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		John Astin, Sean Astins father, was considered for the role of Gandalf. He had also worked with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh before, and came back very excited about their passion for film, which led to Sean Astin to pursue the role of Sam.
b.		At the start of filming, Gregory Peck disliked General Douglas MacArthur. After filming he changed his mind, understanding the challenges MacArthur had faced. He also stated he believed President Harry S. Truman was wrong to relieve MacArthur of his command in Korea in April 1951.
c.		Veteran Disney animator, Victor Haboush, who worked on Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp and One Hundred and One Dalmatians, called this film "the best animated film since Pinocchio".
d.		Cindys car has the Pennsylvania license plate CHT 8635. This is the same license plate on the car driven by Jim Halpert on "The Office"

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		Scenes on board the USS Missouri (BB-63) were filmed while the ship was in mothball at the Puget Sound Naval Station, Bremerton Navy Yard, Washington.
b.		The Christopher Mott Society is a parody of the right-wing John Birch Society. In the scene where the Mott society is meeting, they listen to a record album of a talk by a right wing pundit, many right-wing pundits put out albums of their speeches in the 60s and 70s and widely distributed them for sale in friendly newspapers since they could only afford to get radio time on low-power stations.
c.		Brian Vannucci was introduced to Mari Yanuzzi by her childhood friend Frank Cundro. Mari was impressed with Brians passion for film and agreed to also help him with this, his first film.
d.		Richard Stanley had spent four years developing the project, only to be fired after four days.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		Military bases utilized for this movie included the West Point Military Academy, Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, the San Diego Naval Air Station and the Mojave Air Fore Base.
b.		Myrna Loy, who received second billing for this film, does not actually appear on screen until 2 hours and 15 minutes into the movie.
c.		Werner Heymanns score for this film was nominated for an Academy Award.
d.		Sean Connery, who made his debut as James Bond also in 1962, acted in the movie along with Gert Fröbe and Curd Jürgens - two future Bond villains.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: MacArthur (1977)?
a.		At the time of filming of the "Duty, Honor, Country" speech, Marj Dusay was only the third woman in history to occupy the West Point Cadet Mess "Poop Deck" while the Corps of Cadets was assembled. The first two were Queen Elizabeth II and the real Mrs. MacArthur.
b.		After the world premiere in Cincinnati, Ohio, the New York Office of M-G-M ordered 30 minutes to be cut from the film, since exhibitors complained about its length. In his autobiography, King Vidor says he expected the cuts to come out of the documentary footage in the film, but that footage was already wedded to the music. So the cuts came out of the dramatic portions. Many of the actors listed in the cast may not be seen in the 121-minute cut version which Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has shown.
c.		After hearing the French message via the loudspeaker Rick predicts "Nothing can stop them now. Wednesday, Thursday at the latest they would be in Paris". In fact, the Germans entered Paris at the morning of June 14th, 1940 - Friday.
d.		Joseph Kahn: passenger on the train as the bike drives through the car.

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