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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Poolhall Junkies (2002) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Poolhall Junkies (2002) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Poolhall Junkies (2002).
About the movie:
A talented pool hustler who has stayed out of the game for years, must go back to his old ways when his little brother gets involved with his enemy, the very man who held him back from greatness.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Poolhall Junkies (2002)?
a.
In real life
Mars Callahan
is an accomplished pool player who met co-writer
Chris Corso
in a pool hall where each was trying to hustle the other. After a bitterly contested game (neither will tell who actually won) the two became best friends. Swapping war stories about their mutual experiences playing pool, the two decided to write a script based on their experiences and observations. Two weeks later the script was completed, but it would take another ten years to get it to the big screen.
b.
Film debut of
Richard Bakalyan
.
c.
When originally released in the UK the film was given an X certificate, prohibiting anyone under 18 from seeing the film. This was due to a delay in the BBFCs introduction of the new 15 certificate (which replaced the old AA rating), and UIPs wish to release the film as soon as possible. When the 15 certificate was introduced in August 1983 the film was re-rated.
d.
Director
Martin Brest
disowned the version of the film shown on airlines and television.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Poolhall Junkies (2002)?
a.
In the same year that this film was released, there was a "George Whites Scandals of 1935" playing on Broadway. That show had nothing in common with this film except the title.
b.
Oliver Stone
s then wife Elizabeth is mentioned in the closing credit roll as Naijo No Ko. This Japanese term means "with the help of my wife" or, more colloquially, "I owe my success to my better half".
c.
This picture was shot in 16MM and blown up to 35MM for theatrical distribution. The budget was around $45,000.
d.
The band scene was filmed at the Dead Goat Saloon in the Arrowhead Plaza in Salt Lake City, Utah. The only differences between the movie version and the real saloon are the drapes behind the band and that the dance floor does not have round tables.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Poolhall Junkies (2002)?
a.
In her autobiography,
Doris Day
wrote that when she read this script, she remarked to her manager/husband
Martin Melcher
: "Thank God we dont have to do movies like that anymore!" His response: "Weve already made the deal - theres no sense getting all steamed up about it!" Melcher had power of attorney for Day and signed her up for this film without her knowledge or consent.
b.
Christopher Walken
made the difficult trick shot to win the match against Taras (Eastwood) boss on the first take. He was supposed to make a "trial run" for the scene, but he asked that the cameras go ahead and roll, in case he happened to make it on his first try, and he did.
c.
According to
Mel Gibson
,
Maia Morgenstern
, who played Mary, was pregnant during the shoot. She didnt tell anyone, until one day she approached
James Caviezel
(Jesus) and said in broken English and a thick Romanian accent, "I have baby. In stomach."
d.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 20, 1943 with
Humphrey Bogart
,
Mary Astor
,
Sydney Greenstreet
and
Peter Lorre
reprising their film roles.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Poolhall Junkies (2002)?
a.
Cecil Kellaway
s last movie.
b.
Original print include the songs "Ikaw na Nga" by Superflirts, "Come With Me by Pink Mustang, and "Para sayo" by Happyest. But they were pulled-out after the director failed to secure permission to use the songs.
c.
Richard Matheson
said that
The Omega Man
was so removed from his book that it didnt even bother him.
d.
There were no camera tricks or special film editing used for any of the billiards shots in the film, although many of the special "trick shots" (other than the one above) were performed by billiards legend Robert LeBlanc, who appears as professional "Bobby LeBlanc" in the film.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Poolhall Junkies (2002)?
a.
The original script began with the scene where Billy creeps back into his house after leaving the hospital, with the first hour of the film being told as a flashback. To avoid audience confusion though
Brian Yuzna
opted instead to have a new opening wrote thats more of a foreshadowing to later events rather than setup for a flashback.
b.
The set for Jesses bedroom is the same one used for Billys. Posters and furniture were re-arranged to change the look.
c.
According to the Region 1 DVD commentary by director
Steve Carver
, the extras in the prison fight scene enjoyed being beat up by
Ben Gazzara
.
d.
Rod Steiger
s last film.
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