QuizAssess

Home
Popular Quiz Categories

Home
Hollywood Movies Famous Trivia Quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Part (4) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Part (4) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Part (4)

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.		The shot of Danas blood splattering on her bulletin board was shot 2 weeks after the rest of the scene. Chad Hylton felt that after the build of suspense, the audience would want to see some blood.
b.		Meryl Streep was considered to play Erica, Ninas mother.
c.		Many of Bens lines were ad-libbed by actor, JP McCloskey. Including the "Gay Lumberjack" line which was originally in the first scene, but moved to the food court after an editing conflict.
d.		Jack Nicholson took a percentage of the profits in lieu of a small salary for a modestly budgeted film. The move paid off when the picture went on to gross well over $120 million dollars.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		Screenwriter Bill Phillips and rocker George Thorogood filmed a cameo appearance as the junkyard workers who compress Christine and dropped the cube at the end but the sequence was cut because neither one could act very well (as Phillips states in the documentary). It was Phillips who also suggested that they use Thorogoods "Bad To The Bone" as the movies theme song.
b.		Neither the film nor Ken Keseys 1962 novel made specific reference to Oregon State Hospital. Kesey was inspired by his experiences working at a veterans hospital in California, and set his novel at an unnamed institution in Oregon.
c.		Jake Witzky watches The Mummys Shroud on TV when his mother tells him to turn it off. Night of the Living Dead then appears on every channel as he attempts to turn off the TV.
d.		Sylvester Stallone lost about 40 lbs for the film because he didnt want a prisoner of war to look like an "Olympic Boxer" and he felt he needed that weight reduce to perform the tasks of a soccer goalie.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		While filming the scene in which Potts declares his love for Sugarpuss in a dark hotel bungalow, Gregg Toland put Barbara Stanwyck in blackface to make sure that her eyes were shining through the darkness.
b.		Christopher Lloyds film debut.
c.		According to Dan Curtis there were no sets built for the film at all, it was filmed entirely on location.
d.		Todd is only seen on his feet three times in the entire film: during Lemmons "weekend" monologue, during his short film, and when he leaves the Keckler Institutes courtyard at the end of the movie.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		In the French post-synchronized version, the actors are dubbed by: Richard Francoeur (Gary Cooper); Renée Simonot (Laraine Day); Thérêse Rigaut (Signe Hasso); Michel André (Dennis OKeefe); Lita Recio (Carol Thurston) and Ky Duyen (Philip Ahn).
b.		The movie was scheduled to for a 1978 release by Warner Bros. Ultimately, they tested the film in 6 cities in early 1979 before shelving it, pending re-edits. The films primary investor, Mel Simon, bought back the rights to the film from Warner Bros. in 1980 and writer-director Rudy Durand then re-edited it. They were unable to secure further theatrical distribution, but in 1981 it played in heavy rotation on Showtime and debuted on NBC. The longer Warner Bros. print inexplicably wound up being released on home video by Continental Video.
c.		Co-producer Michael Douglas scouted various West Coast locations, and chose Oregon State Hospital because superintendent Dean Brooks, MD, agreed to give the filmmakers unlimited access.
d.		Jane Daly was still a senior at the University of Miami when she acted in this film.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		A controversy arose when the UK posters were released and black actors Faizon Love and Kali Hawk had been removed. Universal claimed the change was to highlight actors who were more recognizable by UK audiences, but apologized for any offense and changed plans to use the modified poster in other countries.
b.		Kirk Douglas starred in the 1963 Broadway production after buying the film rights prior to publication; he later passed the film rights to his son Michael Douglas, but kept a percentage of the profits. Every major studio had declined to make the film during the period he was trying to star in it. Kirk had met Milos Forman in Prague while on a State Department tour and promised to send him the book after deciding he would be a good director for the film; the book never arrived, probably confiscated by censors of the Czech government, which was Communist at the time. Ken Kesey wrote a screenplay for the production, but Forman rejected it because Kesey insisted on keeping Chief Bromdens first-person narration.
c.		The first movie from the Disney company (produced/released under their "Touchstone" company) to receive an "R" rating from the MPAA.
d.		Jess Harnell, Reno Wilson, and Mark Ryan have voiced both an Autobot and Decepticon. Harnell voiced Barricade and Ironhide, Wilson voiced Frenzy and Mudflap, and Ryan voiced Bumblebee and Jetfire.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		The title "House of..." could refer to the ruins/house owned by Ludwig Frankenstein, the second son of Henry Frankenstein (portrayed by Cedric Hardwicke) in The Ghost of Frankenstein. Its also the same "house" where Lawrence Talbot discovers the Monster in ice in Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man; and, of course, where Neiman discovers the Wolfman and the Monster in this film. (The castle is entirely washed away in the flood at the climax of " - Meets the Wolf Man," but is inexplicably semi-intact here.
b.		A portion of the original NBC Radio broadcast of Game 2 of the 1963 World Series was used for the scene where the orderlies are listening to the game on the radio. Hall of Fame baseball announcer Ernie Harwell can be heard on the broadcast.
c.		Lindsay Lohans first movie.
d.		With the exceptions of King Louie the Orangutan, Winifred the Elephant (Colonel Hathis mate), and the wolf pack, all the characters from The Jungle Book return in this sequel.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		Producer Ross Grayson Bell initially wanted Russell Crowe to play Tyler Durden, but he was overruled by fellow producer Art Linson, who felt Brad Pitt was the better choice. Bell has since said that he is glad Linson stepped in, as he cant imagine anyone being as good in the role as Pitt proved to be.
b.		When Harry explains that his code name will be "Boris," Helen responds that hers should be "Natasha," in reference to Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoons. Instead, Harry offers "Doris" instead. Fantasy artist and bodybuilder Boris Vallejo, whom Arnold Schwarzenegger admired, was at the time married to a woman named Doris.
c.		The films Spanish title in South America, "Perdidos en Tokio", Chinese title "Mi Shi Dong Jing" and its Hebrew title in Israel, "Avudim be-Tokio", all mean "Lost in Tokyo", meaning that the titles themselves were literally lost in translation. The reason probably is that "Lost in Translation" sounds like a discussion on translation in other languages.
d.		During the EST scene, McMurphy says "A little dab will do ya" as the nurse is putting conductor gel on the side of his head. This phrase, not in the original script, is a reference to the advertising jingle of Brylcreem hair cream, which was a popular hair care product for men in the 1960s and 1970s.

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		Louise Fletcher was in preparation to begin filming Nashville while Lily Tomlin was set to play Nurse Ratched. Ultimately the two actresses switched their roles in the two films.
b.		After Warren Beatty dropped out of title role, Stuart Whitman, George Peppard and Terence Stamp were considered for part before James Franciscus was finally cast.
c.		"The What?" performed by The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Method Man is playing when Luke visits his supplier Percy, who happens to be played by Method Man himself.
d.		The gym featured in the movie was built by Adam Carolla and Oswaldo Castillo during Adams years as a carpenter. After completing the gym, Adam instructed the morning boxing class and Oswaldo was hired as the maintenance guy.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		Louise Fletcher was so upset with the fact that the other actors could laugh and be happy while she had to be so cold and heartless that near the end of production she removed her dress and stood in only her panties to prove to the actors she was not "a cold-hearted monster".
b.		According to Terry Gilliams commentary on the Criterion DVD, in the scene where Raoul and Gonzo raise havoc at the Debbie Reynolds concert, the voice heard in that scene that is supposed to be Reynolds singing actually IS Reynolds. Gilliam is friends with Carrie Fisher, Reynolds daughter, who spoke to her mother about recording a couple lines for the movie, and Reynolds agreed.
c.		One shoot, at an abandoned hospital, fell on Friday the 13th. The crew became convinced the location was haunted as throughout the evening the lights and the elevator turned on and off by themselves.
d.		Film debut of Anne Revere.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
a.		Will Sampson, who plays Chief Bromden, was a park ranger in Oregon in a park near where the movie was filmed. He was selected for the part because he was the only Native American the Casting Department could find who matched the characters incredible size.
b.		The Minister of St. Olavs Church for Norwegian Seamen, Hans Stesness acted as a a technical advisor to the production for the religious scenes, according to a press release for this movie held at the AMPAS Library. St Olavs Church is situated in the environs of the Los Angeles Harbor and is now known as the Norwegian Seamens Church, San Pedro and it is part of the Norwegian Church Abroad. Richard Fraser portraying village Pastor Aalesen was personally lent a robe by Pastor Stessness for wearing in this film.
c.		James Toback wrote the screenplay with the intention of directing it himself.
d.		Based on the play, "When Ladies Meet" by Rachel Crothers that was produced by John Golden and opened at the Royale Theatre in NYC on 6 October 1932 and closed 4 March 1933 (173 performances). Stage cast included Frieda Inescort, Walter Abel, Spring Byington, Herbert Rawlinson and Selena Royle. Byington was also in the film version.

Related movie quizzes
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) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Part (5) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Part (6) Quiz

Year: 1975 related famous movies quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Pick-up (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jaws (1975) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Linda Lovelace for President (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Nashville (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Framed (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Operation: Daybreak (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Love and Death (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jaws (1975) - Part (13) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Mandingo (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jaws (1975) - Part (10) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Shampoo (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jaws (1975) - Part (7) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jaws (1975) - Part (14) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Smile (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Abigail Lesley Is Back in Town (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Jaws (1975) - Part (8) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Land That Time Forgot (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Report to the Commissioner (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Las Vegas Lady (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Sunshine Boys (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Barry Lyndon (1975) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Man from Clover Grove (1975) Quiz

Related genere famous movies quizzes
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Astronaut Farmer (2006) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : St. Louis Blues (1958) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Hollywood Mouth (2008) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Step Up 3D (2010) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Sound of Music (1965) - Part (7) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Spin the Bottle (2000) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Space Is the Place (1974) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Impact (1949) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Last Samurai (2003) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Seventh Victim (1943) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Night After Night (1932) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Four-Faced Liar (2010) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Lonelyhearts (1958) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Charley Varrick (1973) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Chocolat (2000) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Air Cadet (1951) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : They Drive by Night (1940) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Strip Search (1997) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Smoke Signals (1998) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Moment After II: The Awakening (2006) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Inner Sanctum II (1994) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Night We Called It a Day (2003) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Rent (2005) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Uptown Girls (2003) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Black Girl (1972) Quiz