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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975).
About the movie:
Upon arrival at a mental institution, a brash rebel rallies the patients together to take on the oppressive Nurse Ratched, a woman more a dictator than a nurse.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
Mel Lambert
, who played the harbor master, was a local businessman rather than an actor; he had a strong relationship with Native Americans throughout the area, and it was he who suggested
Will Sampson
for the role of Chief Bromden.
b.
Jackie Chan
s favorite number is 32. The gangsters car has a license plate of 32 and when Lee spits the grenade onto the roulette table it lands on 32 when it explodes.
c.
Kim Basinger
and
Michelle Pfeiffer
were considered for the role of Breathless Mahoney.
d.
Based on the 1995 teen novel by Paul Fleischman, a spoof of young adult horror novels popular at the time.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
This is the only one Star Wars movie where Darth Vader does not Force choke someone. A scene did exist in the initial cut that showed Vader Force choke an Imperial Officer in order to gain access to the Emperors throne room. This scene was cut because
George Lucas
felt that this point had been made clearly enough in
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
.
b.
Danny DeVito
reprised his performance from a 1971 off-Broadway revival.
c.
While filming the confrontation at Josephs house,
Alison Tafel
(Lisa) accidentally punched
David Hill
(Joseph) in the face. It also happened to be his 21st birthday. The punch can be seen in the bloopers of the DVD.
d.
All the presents that are on the credenza when Clark goes in to give his to Mr. Shirley are identically shaped and likely the same gift.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
Before shooting began, director
Milos Forman
screened the film
Titicut Follies
for the cast to help them get a feel for life in a mental institution.
b.
Shot on location in an empty office in Scranton PA long before the NBC series the office decided to use Scranton as its backdrop.
c.
Announced as some kind of continuation for Garry Marshalls holiday themed Valentines Day, the project evolved into a different entity, recasting some of the protagonists in different roles.
d.
When United Artists executives David Field and Claire Townsend, the films biggest supporters, left for 20th Century Fox, the film became a victim of internal politics. United Artists senior domestic sales and marketing vice president Jerry Esbin saw the film and decided that it did not have any commercial possibilities. Passer did not see his film with a paying audience until the Houston Film Festival many weeks later, where the film won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor (John Heard).
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
With the exception of the fishing segment (which was filmed last), the film was shot in sequence.
b.
Danny Maccabees fiancée at the beginning of the film is
Adam Sandler
s real-life wife, Jackie Sandler.
c.
Director
Brian De Palma
originally considered the popular group
Sha-Na-Na
for the roles of the Juicy Fruits, but the group was not only very big at the time, but he found them too difficult to work with.
d.
Nico and Pedro were named after two of the films music department crew, while Rafael was named after the films storyboard artist,
Rafael Zentil
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
The user name on Lindas computer is "Bluebird"
b.
Rudy Ray Moore
s last film.
c.
Most of
Jack Nicholson
s scene with
Dean R. Brooks
upon arriving at the hospital was improvised - including his slamming a stapler, asking about a fishing photo, and discussing his rape conviction; Brookss reactions were authentic.
d.
Shirley MacLaine
,
Chita Rivera
and
Paula Kelly
became very close during the filming.
Shirley MacLaine
wrote that when they danced together, it was like being between two disciplined and well-oiled steam rollers.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
According to
Dennis Miller
(on his radio show 11/26/2008) he has yet to see the movie, saying that "Someone told him there is a scene where fecal matter falls from an airplane and hits someone on the head," and this may not be his type of movie to watch. But likes that it gives him "caché with his kids friends."
b.
The wanted posters in the sheriffs office offer rewards for "Lockjaw Smith" and "Disco Lovejoy."
c.
Kirk Douglas
possessed the movie rights for a long time, before his son
Michael Douglas
finally started the project.
d.
Towards the end of the movie, viewers see that Boolie Werthan has put his mothers house for sale. The house is listed by Harry Norman Realtors, which is an actual real estate company in Atlanta, Georgia. It was started in the 1930s and is still in business (2009) and operated by a descendant of Mrs. Harry Norman, the woman who founded the company.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
More than 2,000 people who wanted to be extras in the movie showed up at the Boston Teachers Union on 14 September 2002 for the open casting call. Carolyn Pickman of Collinge-Pickman Casting told The Boston Globe a week later that about two-thirds of those trying out would be called to fill a church and a local bar, play spectators at a parade, or walk through other scenes. All types of people from the greater Boston area (and as far away as New Hampshire) attended the call, where they waited in long lines to eventually hand in their applications and get their pictures taken.
b.
Much like the KKK scene, Odysseus and his men hide from the Cyclops by dressing as sheep.
c.
Playing call-girl Princess in this movie,
Season Hubley
a few years previously had appeared as Niki in a similarly-themed movie called
Hardcore
.
d.
Louise Fletcher
was signed a week before filming began, after auditioning repeatedly over six months; director
Milos Forman
had told her each time that she just wasnt approaching the part correctly, but kept calling her back.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
This was the last silent film made by
Lon Chaney
.
b.
The role of McMurphy (played by
Jack Nicholson
) was originally offered to
James Caan
.
c.
Malcolm McDowell
was so taken with the line "Time is the fire in which we burn" he had it engraved on the pocket watch he uses in the film.
d.
The Falling was shot on a very tight production schedule that lasted only 35 days.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
The effect for "The Torso" was achieved using a double amputee wearing a special black hood that could be used to digitally remove his head.
b.
Many extras were authentic mental patients.
c.
The phone that Ryan is using is actually not functioning, but he did have an earpiece in so he could talk to someone.
d.
Most of the homeless people shown in the film are actually homeless.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.
The cast and crew had to become accustomed to working with extras and supporting crew members who were inmates at the Oregon State Mental Hospital; each member of the professional cast and crew inevitably worked closely with at least two or three mental patients.
b.
Brooke Shields
auditioned for the part of Vivian, but she was fired by director
Garry Marshall
. She later said, that she wanted to play a mature role. She considered that it was the biggest mistake of her life.
c.
Tom is wearing a shirt that says "Iron City" on it. This is the brand of beer the hunters are drinking in the original
Dawn of the Dead
.
d.
Feature film debut of
Mae West
.
George Raft
(Joe Anton) also appeared with her in her final film,
Sextette
.
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