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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) - 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: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979).
About the movie:
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)?
a.
In his autobiography,
Donald Ogden Stewart
wrote that the original play was so perfect, adapting it was the easiest job he ever had to do in Hollywood.
b.
The director saw over 100 actors for the role of Justin.
c.
Nathaniel Turner composed and performed the musical score on a Kawai Digital Piano. "Cassandras Theme" is based on a 200 BC lyric song "Epitaph of Seikilos". Nathaniel wrote the score for a boys choir, female singer, harp, piano, guitar and string quartet.
d.
The role of Eaglebauer was originally written for
Eddie Deezen
. However, Deezen was busy working on
Steven Spielberg
s
1941
, so the role was handed to
Clint Howard
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)?
a.
His role as the School Board President marked the final film performance of Grady Sutton, ending a career that spanned almost 55 years.
b.
The interior of the Hyatt Regency is located at 5 Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, California. This is the same location where
The Towering Inferno
was filmed.
c.
This film was one of the two movies that
Jack Nicholson
made while waiting for production on
One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest
to start.
d.
The film was made in occupied Germany. All scenes were photographed in the real locations associated with the story, including episodes in the American, French, British and Russian sectors of Berlin.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)?
a.
Hand-written posters visible on the walls during the Ear Mail sequence include a recruiting poster for the Peoples Temple offering free Kool-Aid and a film club poster advertising a double-feature showing of
Death Race 2000
(directed by
Paul Bartel
) and
Hollywood Boulevard
(directed by
Allan Arkush
and
Joe Dante
).
b.
When the funeral caravan passes by Jane and Ricky, he tells her that looking at a dead homeless person was like God staring at him, and he could stare right back. At the end of the film, when he sees Lesters body, he momentarily stares into Lesters eyes, fixated as if looking at God.
c.
The latter part of the scene in Albrechts apartment was ad-libbed by
Brandon Lee
and
Ernie Hudson
. The line about Shelley ("Believe me, nothing is trivial") was not in the script.
d.
A young
Rita Hayworth
appears in a minor role, before she became a star.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)?
a.
J.K. Simmons
: voice of J. Noble Daggett, Matties lawyer.
b.
The Ramones were paid a total of $25,000 for appearing in the film, and had to play shows in southern California to help pay their hotel bills. During the 21-day shoot,
Dee Dee Ramone
got arrested for fighting with a roadie, overdosed in jail, and wound up in Cedars Sinai Hospital with a $3,000 medical bill.
c.
The Bridge at Remagen aka Ludendorff Bridge can also be seen portrayed in the video-games
Call of Duty: Finest Hour
and "Panzer Front".
d.
The snow falling symbolizing the changes in Jacks life is an homage to
Its a Wonderful Life
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)?
a.
Louis and Ordell first appeared in the
Elmore Leonard
novel The Switch. At age 15
Quentin Tarantino
was arrested for shoplifting this book, his one brush with "real" crime. In The Switch, Louis and Ordell kidnap a millionaires wife only to discover he doesnt want her back, a plot that was used in
Ruthless People
. In the novels sequel, Rum Punch, Louis and Ordell complain that the movie producers stole their idea (without mentioning the movie by name).
b.
The word "fuck" is used 265 times.
c.
Originally,
Todd Rundgren
was to star as the musical act, but both sides could not come to an agreement. Next, Cheap Trick was contacted, but a similar situation happened. After that, talks were conducted with Warner Bros. Records, where
Allan Arkush
had a connection, to decide on which band they should use in the film. The first suggestion was Devo, but Arkush decided that they had too much of their own concept. Another band considered for the movie was
Van Halen
, but Warner execs warned Arkush that they were raucous and would be difficult to handle. Finally, an exec name-dropped the Ramones, who recorded for Sire Records, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Records. Arkush, being a huge fan of the band, agreed. To this day, Rundgren regrets passing up the role he was offered.
d.
The movie is based on three short stories from Jerry Boyds book: "The Monkey Look," "Million $$$ Baby" and "Frozen Water." Some parts of the introduction were used as well.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)?
a.
Allan Arkush
tried for several years to get the film produced under various rough draft titles: "High School Spirit of 76", "Heavy Metal Kids", "Girls Gym", "California Girls", and "Disco High". After
Todd Rundgren
, Cheap Trick and
Tom Petty
declined the project, Arkush settled on the Ramones for the band in the film.
b.
The re-start of production on this movie was announced on 11th January 2011. The press release from producers
Barbara Broccoli
and
Michael G. Wilson
stated: "...the 23rd James Bond film will commence production in late 2011 for a worldwide release on November 9, 2012.
Daniel Craig
will be returning as the legendary British secret agent, with
Sam Mendes
directing a screenplay written by
Neal Purvis
,
Robert Wade
and
John Logan
".
c.
The song that plays over the final credits (and that is also heard during the film, at least once) is a Portuguese "fado", a well-known music genre from Portugal characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics.
d.
The character names Flovilla, Eufaula, and Lavonia were all inspired by places in Atlanta. The name Lamar was inspired by comedian
Jonathan Winters
.
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