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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Raging Bull (1980) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Raging Bull (1980) - Part (2) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980).
About the movie:
An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring, destroys his life outside it.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
During the casting,
Erin OBrien-Moore
was suggested for the role of Scarlett, although she was ultimately never auditioned or given a screen test.
b.
Ranked #2 on the National Board of Reviews top ten list for 1971.
c.
The 5 series BMW, who is been driven by Eric Phillips is Don "The Dragon Wilsons own Car.
d.
The original script was vetoed by producer
Steven Bach
after he told
Martin Scorsese
and
Robert De Niro
that
Jake LaMotta
was "a cockroach". De Niro and Scorsese took a few weeks in Italy to do an uncredited rewrite of the script, during which time the two found some sympathetic aspects of La Motta, which eventually satisfied the producers.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
The basketball footage was taken at the 6 November 2002 game between the Knicks and the Kings (the Knicks won 96-88).
b.
In 1962,
Julie Andrews
and
Carol Burnett
appeared in a special,
Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall
, and at the time, "The Sound of Music" was still running on Broadway. Ironically, in a sketch on this TV special, Julie and Carol did a spoof of the "The Sound of Music" in much the same way Burnett later spoofed movies on her own variety show
The Carol Burnett Show
. At the time,
Julie Andrews
had no idea she would later star in the film version.
c.
Although called wet hot, the credits thank the crew for surviving a cold, wet Pennsylvania spring. You can also see the actors breaths at points during the movie.
d.
Martin Scorsese
s father
Charles Scorsese
is one of the mob wiseguys crowding the LaMotta brothers at a Copa nightclub table.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
Joe Pesci
, at the time a frustrated, struggling actor, had to be persuaded to make the film rather than return to the musical act he shared with fellow actor
Frank Vincent
.
b.
The movie was shot at the home of executive producer
Nancy Moonves
.
c.
Fritz Lang
wanted
Spencer Tracy
s character to be a lawyer, but the producers thought he should be more of a working man, so he became an auto mechanic.
d.
The most interesting item in the film is the appearance of the real "Los Angeles Dodgers" who made an appearance in the film playing an exhibition baseball game in Japan. This film appearance was directly after the Dodgers abruptly moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn which probably enraged New York filmgoers at the time.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
In the early days of the project
Sergio Leone
approached
John Milius
, a big fan of Leone, to work on the film. However Milnus was working on
The Wind and the Lion
and
Apocalypse Now
s script and could not be available.
b.
Actor
John Turturro
makes his film debut as the man at table at Webster Hall. Both Turturro and
Robert De Niro
have played characters named Billy Sunday. De Niro as Master Chief Leslie W. Billy Sunday in
Men of Honor
, and Turturro as Coach Billy Sunday in
He Got Game
.
c.
The photo of "Dans Girl in Santa Fe" is that of
Frances Dee
, Joel McCreas real-life wife.
d.
One of
George Lucas
s projects while a student in film school was documenting the making of this film. While he was on set, he actually made suggestions (which were used) on how to rehearse and shoot some scenes.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
At the end of the film, Xavier cuts his number off the back of his neck and puts it in his pocket. On the DVD commentary, it is revealed that the script called for Xavier to merely toss the skin away, but when Franky G chose to put it in his pocket, the crew loved it so much they used it instead.
b.
Although only a few minutes of boxing appear in the movie, they were so precisely choreographed that they took six weeks to film.
c.
The film was originally entitled "The Breakers", after the swank Palm Beach, Florida resort. The company passed on the rights to include their name as the title of the movie, and removed all clear association with the production - except that they allowed MGM to film on the hotels premises.
d.
Entire film shot in 3 days.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
Christina Applegate
did an audition for the role of Danielle, but had to turn down the part due to conflicts from
Married with Children
producer
Ron Leavitt
.
b.
To broaden the films appeal,
Garrison Keillor
considered retitling the film "Savage Love".
Bob Berney
, President of Picturehouse, was adamant that the film should retain its original title of "A Prairie Home Companion".
c.
According to
Martin Scorsese
, the script took only two weeks to write on the island of St Martin in the Caribbean.
d.
The haunting theme music by
Bronislau Kaper
was actually introduced two years earlier in MGMs
A Life of Her Own
, but became a jazz standard under the title Invitation, especially associated with tenor saxophonist
Joe Henderson
.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
There is actually a Facebook page for "Erica Albright," a character in the film. The profile pictures are of the actress
Rooney Mara
who plays Albright. It is also listed that she attended Boston University.
b.
The words "Badal" and "Nanawatai" that are spoken by the rebels in the film mean "Revenge" and "Mercy".
c.
Written, produced, directed, edited and costarring
Dave OShea
, a fourteen+ year veteran in the blue-collar world in which the story revolves. The combination of no financing, no professional help, no compromising and no fear created this uniquely disturbing piece of quirky-horror/suspense magic.
d.
In preparation for his role,
Robert De Niro
went through extensive physical training, then entered in three genuine Brooklyn boxing matches and won two of them.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
The Bible verse from Isaiah 53:5 which appeared in the beginning of the film ("He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; by His wounds we are healed") is abbreviated. Here is the full verse for those who are not familiar with the Bible: "But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed" (ESV).
b.
The explosion scene at the end of the film is real. A highly explosive chemical which produces flames that burn out instantly was used. During filming the effect reportedly backfired and burned the side of the house.
c.
Jamie Foxx
recorded a song for the film, Quit Your Job. Although it features, it never made it onto the soundtrack album because of its profane lyrics.
d.
While preparing to play
Jake LaMotta
,
Robert De Niro
actually met with La Motta and became very well acquainted with him. They spent the entire shoot together so De Niro could portray his character accurately. La Motta said that De Niro has the ability to be a contender, and that he would have been happy to be his manager and trainer.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
In September 1928, Warner Bros. Pictures purchased a majority interest in First National Pictures and from that point on, all "First National" productions were actually made under Warner Bros. control, even though the two companies continued to retain separate identities until the mid-1930s, after which time "A Warner Bros.-First National Picture" was often used.
b.
To show up better on black-and-white film, Hersheys chocolate was used for blood.
c.
The first film to use Steadicam that saw theatrical release.
d.
The first time
Mia Farrow
appeared in a
Woody Allen
film.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Raging Bull (1980)?
a.
Was voted the third greatest sports movie of all time after
Rocky
and
Bull Durham
by ESPN.
b.
Initially given an NC-17 rating by the MPAA, the cinematic kiss of death due to distribution difficulties.
Mary Harron
argued volubly against the rating but was forced to make some minor trims to receive an R rating.
c.
Rick and Ilsa standing over Sams piano in Paris was the first scene to be shot. Filming a tender love scene with two actors who had just met was not planned, but the filming of
Now, Voyager
had gone over schedule, so
Paul Henreid
and
Claude Rains
were not available.
d.
Originally, "Beluah" was built as a squat, flat-topped creature, but when it turned out not to be imposing enough - and to actually be shorter than leading lady
Beverly Garland
- a tapering conical top was added to it.
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