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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : My Cousin Vinny (1992) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : My Cousin Vinny (1992) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992).
About the movie:
Two New Yorkers are accused of murder in rural Alabama while on their way back to college, and one of their cousins--an inexperienced, loudmouth lawyer not accustomed to Southern rules and manners--comes in to defend them.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
The exchange between the prosecutor and automotive expert about the equipment used to analyze the tires was taken almost verbatim from an actual court transcript. The witness, asked how he analyzed the evidence, answered "I have a dual-column gas chromatograph, Hewlett-Packard model 5710a with flame analyzing detectors." The D.A. quipped, "Does that thing come turbo-charged?" and the witness answered, "Only on the floor models." This appears in lots of "funny things said in court" collections.
b.
Bodycount: 29
c.
In Albert Markovskis "Open Spaces" office, there is a picture of
Henry David Thoreau
, the American Transcendentalist philosopher.
d.
After the film flopped badly on its first preview,
Irving Thalberg
ordered it back into production and had about one-third of the film re-shot. Since
Helen Hayes
was already making her second film,
Arrowsmith
, she was called back to work on the "Claudet" retakes during her only times off from shooting "Arrowsmith," Saturday afternoons and Sundays. When
Samuel Goldwyn
, the producer of "Arrowsmith," heard that Hayes was working seven days a week and making two films simultaneously, he insisted that Hayes stop doing "Claudet" retakes until "Arrowsmith" was finished.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
Due to the truncated nature of the current 64 minute print, four actors receiving billing on screen do not appear: Archie Robbins, Bess Stafford, Lucille Ward and Belle Mitchell. This print has aired on the Mystery Channel.
b.
The A-6 Intruder footage was originally shot for
Flight of the Intruder
. This was necessary because the A-6 had been retired several years before this film was made, and so none were available to use in the movie.
c.
Late in the film we discover Buchos real name to be "Cesar". Bucho calls El Mariachi "Manito". Manito is short for "Hermanito" in Spanish, which means little brother.
d.
Director
Jonathan Lynn
proposed
Fred Gwynne
for the role of the judge after seeing him in
The Cotton Club
.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
Jim Carrey
s bungee jump stunt was the final scene filmed, but not before it caused much problems for the insurance company and the producers due to his insistence of performing the stunt himself. The insurance company was not willing to underwrite a premium for a lead actor over a stunt double. Finally an agreement was reached between both parties with the producers assuring two things to the company: the stunt to be performed after filming technically ended; the scene could only be filmed once. Eight cameras were used to film the stunt and Carrey performed it uninjured.
b.
Director
David Price
and actress
Lysette Anthony
met on the set of this film and later married.
c.
Due to tight production schedules, director
Jack Anderson
occasionally had to double as Michael for close ups on Aaron.
Willie Versen
would then act in his close ups and long shots.
d.
Lorraine Bracco
was the first choice for the role of Mona Lisa Vito but declined the role.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
Final film of former silent screen star
Enid Bennett
, who has an unbilled bit part as a store clerk.
b.
Christian Bale
s older sister,
Louise Bale
, portrayed Bruce Waynes mother, Mrs. Wayne, in the 2003 short
The Death of Batman
.
c.
This film is listed among The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made in Golden Raspberry Award founder John Wilsons book THE OFFICIAL RAZZIE® MOVIE GUIDE.
d.
Fred Gwynne
s final feature film appearance.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
According to her tombstone, Katie Elder was 64 when she died. Her eldest son is played by 57-year-old
John Wayne
.
b.
Andy Rolfes
s character, Officer Dan Lyon, is named for
Danny Lyon
, an influential American photographer.
c.
Joe Pesci
won the Academy Award for
Goodfellas
while making this film and brought the award to the set to show cast and crew.
d.
Originally, Captain Kirk was supposed to receive the VGer mission assignment in Admiral Noguras office in Starfleet Headquarters, but that scene was scrapped from the shooting order and never filmed.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
Olivia de Havilland
was slated to co-star with
Fredric March
but was reassigned to
They Died with Their Boots On
.
b.
Tracey Ullman
and
Liv Tyler
filmed scenes for this film, but all were cut by director
Woody Allen
to reduce running time.
c.
The misunderstanding between Vincent Gambini and Judge Haller regarding the two "utes" was in fact a real conversation between
Joe Pesci
and director
Jonathan Lynn
, who then decided that it should be added to the movies script.
d.
Captain Monica Starks outfit was based on a flight attendants outfit.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
Heart Evangelista
auditioned for the role of Cho Chang.
b.
Shortly after her Academy Award win for Best Supporting Actress, a rumor started circulating that
Marisa Tomei
had won by mistake because presenter
Jack Palance
had incorrectly read out the wrong name. This is a highly unlikely occurrence - the Academy specifically has 2 officials stationed offstage to intervene and read out the correct name if such an event should ever transpire. It never has.
c.
When
Rex Harrison
accepted his Academy Award for
My Fair Lady
, he dedicated it to his "two fair ladies",
Audrey Hepburn
and
Julie Andrews
both who had played Eliza Doolittle with him.
d.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
About 90% of the actors who are playing Taliban are Jewish, according to
Uwe Boll
.
b.
The pistol-whip fight between John Preston and the officers took only 30 minutes to film.
c.
There was no real musical soundtrack in the film because it was believed that, with sound being such a recent innovation in films, the audience would not accept hearing music in a scene if there was no explanation for it being there (e.g., the orchestra playing off camera when Dracula meets Mina at the theatre).
d.
When Vinnie is trying to explain his "real name" to Judge Chamberlain, he knocks over the Judges chessboard. This was accidental, but director
Jonathan Lynn
thought it was so funny and authentic, he decided to leave it in the film.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
While scouting for locations, the crew encountered Muhammad Ali, who was training at a local gym. He was propositioned to do the scene at the movies finale; it would have played like so: Ali would have exited the helicopter along with the three Holy Men. Ultimately, after the glowing Chevy Malibu refused to allow the Priest, Bishop, and Rabbi to come any closer, the greatest boxer who ever lived would attempt to approach the car; but he too would fail to make contact. Ali politely declined to do the scene.
b.
Andy Milligans last film.
c.
According to director
Jonathan Lynn
, the screech owl in the scene at the woods cabin was a real owl which had had a little prior training so that it wouldnt be frightened by the gun-fire noise. The screeches were added in afterward and were artificially induced, and the crew got it to open its mouth by giving it little pieces of beef; but its reaction to Vinny shooting the gun was authentic and needed only one take. "We got amazingly lucky with that screech owl," Lynn says on the DVD commentary.
d.
Susan Henning
took on the role as
Hayley Mills
body double for several of the twin shots in the film. As part of her contract, she signed away her rights to be credited. At the wrap party,
Walt Disney
presented her with a small statue of Donald Duck, called The Duckster, in recognition of the "best unseen performance on film." Only 2 other Ducksters have ever been awarded. To her credit, Ms. Henning did later star with
Elvis Presley
.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
a.
Various members of Disneys "Nine Old Men" took stabs at making this film during the 70s, as well as
Don Bluth
.
b.
For good luck, almost all the boxes in Nicole and Amys closet and apartment have the numbers "354" marked on them, which is actually the suite number for the films production company, FATfilms, LLC.
c.
The passenger manifest that is seen by
Halle Berry
is an American Airlines manifest.
d.
In 2002,
Marisa Tomei
temporarily lost her Oscar when she moved house.
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