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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Memphis Belle (1990) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Memphis Belle (1990) - Part (3) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Memphis Belle (1990).
About the movie:
It's May 1943 at a US Air Force base in England. The four officers and six enlisted men of the Memphis Belle...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Memphis Belle (1990)?
a.
The original script called for the Penguins to play the L.A. Kings.
b.
The films opening prologue reads: "In the Summer of 1943, a fierce battle raged in the skies above Europe. Everyday, hundreds of young airmen faced death as they flew their bombing raids deep into enemy territory. Fewer and fewer were coming back."
c.
DVD reproduction of the film was copied at 22 frames per second from the 35 mm print preserved and free (mostly) of scratches by the Library of Congress (AFI/National Film Board of South Africa Collection. The print is a total of 7 reels long.
d.
Some of the close-ups of
Guy Pearce
s face in the scene where he and
Russell Crowe
get into a fight were shot four months after principle photography had ended. Much to
Curtis Hanson
s dismay, Pearce had shaved his head within the time-span and had to wear a wig. During a Q and A session, Pearce referred to it as a "very expensive wig" and noted that in Australia there is no concept of returning to shoot pick-ups weeks or even months later.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Memphis Belle (1990)?
a.
When
Fred Astaire
learned that
Gracie Allen
was nervous about dancing with him onstage, he reportedly made a point of tripping and falling in front of her the first day on the set to put her at her ease.
b.
The movies closing epilogue says: "Over a quarter of a million aircraft battled for supremacy in the skies over Western Europe, and nearly 200,000 air-crew lost their lives."
c.
According to some reports, the films nearly incomprehensible storyline was the result of a photo lab mishap that ruined much of the original footage - a situation that director
Russ Meyer
tried to rectify by shooting inserts of a nude woman frolicking in the desert that were inserted in the many plot holes to pad the running time. Later in his career, when the movies bizarre surrealism was met with critical praise, Meyer denied that story, possibly to save face and give the impression that the fragmented plot was intentional.
d.
The helicopter rescue of Morpheus took over six months to prepare and plan.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Memphis Belle (1990)?
a.
During the second squadron landing one of the B17s shoot a red flare. This was historically done to let the ambulances know that that particular plane had wounded on-board.
b.
Director
Stanley Donen
has two uncredited cameo roles in the film. In "Dynamite Hands" he plays the nightclub emcee who introduces Troubles Moran. In "Baxters Beauties" he is the cab driver who is surprised by a large tip from George C. Scott playing musical producer Spats Baxter.
c.
Tim Robbins
and
Susan Sarandon
first met during the filming of this movie.
d.
John Nash
visited the set, and
Russell Crowe
said later that he had been fascinated by the way he moved his hands, and he had tried to do the same thing in the movie.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Memphis Belle (1990)?
a.
The cast went through 1 rigorous week of boot camp to help them get in the mind set of real contractors. This included weapon manipulation, lingo and tactics training.
b.
Was never released on VHS making it one of the first movies to be released only on DVD.
c.
Cinematic debuts of
Macaulay Culkin
,
Angela Goethals
, and
Sara Rue
.
d.
The Memphis Belle was named for Margaret K. Polk of Memphis, TN. Although she and Robert K. Morgan broke off their engagement after his returning to the US, they remained friends for life. Polk died April 5, 1990. Her obituary, titled "The Memephis Belle, Margaret Polk, dies", appeared April 6, 1990 in the (Memphis) Commercial Appeal. It runs almost 23 column-inches.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Memphis Belle (1990)?
a.
Bill Murray
agreed to do this movie only on the condition that Columbia finance a remake of
The Razors Edge
with him as the star. The remake was made (
The Razors Edge
).
b.
Michael Saad who played the Sheriff was so full of theater and movie trivia, had such a great time he invested some money to insure the low budget gorilla-style film gets released.
c.
The round Sigil Tattoo seen on
Vin Diesel
s neck is known as "The Gate of the Necronomicon" and is protective, symbolizing Man, the Creator and The Watchers.
d.
According to the film, the "Memphis Belle" flew her 25th and last mission on 17th May 1943.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Memphis Belle (1990)?
a.
Renowned theater personality Harold Princes debut as film director and one of only two theatrical films he has ever directed.
b.
The first sequel to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture when the original film did not win the award itself, and the third sequel to be nominated for Best Picture.
c.
The Chiodo Brothers are credited with Special Effects for this film, who also made the 1988 cult film
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
. Look for Trolls in the finale that resemble Klowns, as well as the same spinning death effect.
d.
The films dedication states: "This film is dedicated to all the brave young men, whatever their nationality, who flew and fought in historys greatest airborne confrontation."
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