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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Salvador (1986) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Salvador (1986) - 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: Salvador (1986).
About the movie:
A journalist, down on his luck in the US, drives to El Salvador to chronicle the events of the 1980 military dictatorship...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
The movie took six years to complete.
b.
The German actor
Gerald Schaale
is the usual dubbing voice of
David Schwimmer
, but in the German version of Madagascar he didnt dub Schwimmers character Melman, but the sweet lemur Mort instead.
c.
According to director
Oliver Stone
, there was a dinner where
James Woods
(Richard Boyle) and
James Belushi
(Doctor Rock) met their real life counterparts. In Stones words, Belushi stormed out of the dinner in a rage, while Woods did not get along with the real Boyle.
d.
Began filming in the summer of 2008 and will continue filming in the summer of 2009.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
According to
James Belushi
(Doctor Rock), there were no trailers or make-up during production. Belushi admitted that he ended up using his own clothes in certain parts of the film.
b.
For the closet scene with the babysitter, the production crew had originally ordered in a rubber door. After shooting the scene a few times, they decided it didnt look right, and they ultimately decided on using a real wooden door, so actress
Rachel Nichols
had to bang her hands on the door for two days straight while filming the scene.
c.
In an early experiment with sound, director
D.W. Griffith
filmed a brief introductory prologue where he was seen (and heard) speaking directly to the audience about the film they were about to see. This introduction still exists, but is missing from most versions of the film.
d.
"Cujo" is an ancient Indian word meaning "unstoppable force."
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
Repairs on the pick-up truck during production were three times the amount of the trucks original purchase price.
b.
The trailer for the film is stylistically identical for the trailer that Paul designs for the film within the film, which, in turn, is stylistically identical to the trailer for the
Stanley Kubrick
film,
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
.
c.
The dance
Sam Rockwell
does before presenting the drones at the Expo is something he does to help him get into character.
d.
Oliver Stone
admitted in an interview that at the time of production, he had been certain that the movie was going to be his last chance, having already made
Seizure
and
The Hand
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
The Perfectmatch.com ad for Charlie on Rebas computer screen says this: "Charlie Logan, DDS, a local dentist is fast becoming a legend. Women claim that hes a lucky charm because everyone he shakes the sheets with finds her soul mate in the next guy she dates. Lucky for you, hes not bad on the eyes either. Dr. Logan goes by Charlie to his friends. Was known as Chuck in high school and sometimes uses the name Charles for his work. He frequents the coffee shop on Third and Main Street (in the lobby of the building that houses his practice). He was also spotted at a jazz club downtown last Thursday, where he went to see delta blues guitarist Josh Stolberg, who next plays there on 16th of the month. We are currently trying to find a home address for him (please check back soon)."
b.
David Mamet
based his original play on his own time working in a real estate office in the 1970s.
c.
The "Death Records" secretarys card index includes files on
Alice Cooper
,
David Geffen
,
Bette Midler
,
Peter Fonda
,
Dick Clark
and
Kris Kristofferson
.
d.
Rick Boyle
s birth date, while arrested at the end of the movie was revealed to be 2.26.43 (February 26 1943).
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
Although
Marlon Brando
was Stones first choice, he also offered the lead role to
Paul Newman
and
Lee Marvin
. Newman liked the project, but had so many other interest to pursue that he could not fit it into his schedule. Marvin also liked the script, but felt he was too old for the role and also did not want to travel as much as the film required. Marvin died the same year the picture was released.
b.
Filmed in 20 days in and around Hollywood.
c.
It was claimed when the movie was in release that
Jack Benny
can be seen briefly in it.
d.
The "War Wagon" itself was built mostly of plywood and other lightweight materials, and painted to look like iron (appropriate "metallic" sound effects-such as when the "heavy" iron doors are opened and closed, etc.) were added to complete the illusion. For many years, at least through the 1980s, the deteriorating remains of "The War Wagon" were displayed in "The Boneyard" (a collection of old outdoor movie props) as part of the Universal Studios Backlot Tour in California.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
Rick Boyle
was living in his car when
Oliver Stone
first read his stories about Salvador.
b.
Paul Sorvino
, who plays Giggies father, is actually five years younger than
Joseph Bologna
(Giggie).
c.
The movie was not shot inside of an actual house, the interior of the home was built on a sound stage.
d.
Christian Bale
s trailer didnt have his name on the door but said "Bruce Wayne" instead.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
The three main dog characters, Alpha, Beta and Gamma, as well as being named for the Ancient Greek alphabet, also reference three classes of workers in
Aldous Huxley
s novel Brave New World. It is also worth noting that Muntzs "chef" is a dog named Epsilon, another class of worker from Brave New World.
b.
Based on a true story involving
Rick Boyle
, a journalist and friend of
Oliver Stone
.
c.
The role of Eliza Doolittle was originally played on Broadway by
Julie Andrews
. However, she was denied the role because the films producers didnt think she was "known" enough as a film actress. Many felt that this snub as well as
Audrey Hepburn
s singing being dubbed led to Hepburns not being nominated for the Best Actress Oscar nomination.
d.
Disney restored and re-mastered the movie for its 4 October 2005 DVD release as the sixth installment of Disneys Platinum Edition series. According to the Studio Briefing, Disney sold 3.2 million copies in its first week and earned over $64 million in sales.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
In Sacramento, California a robbery suspect fled into a darkened movie theatre to escape pursuing police. He became so engrossed in the movie playing on screen, Robocop, that he failed to notice that police had evacuated all other patrons from the theatre. When the lights flipped on, the stunned man was taken into custody.
b.
The actors performing as the Martians were virtually blind when the Martian heads were in place, so they had to be talked through their actions.
c.
When viewing footage of the final gunfight in the bar,
John Wayne
saw that it was edited to show him shooting a guy in the back. He said, "Ive made over 250 pictures and have never shot a guy in the back. Change it." They did. However, Wayne had shot men in the back in several of his movies, including
The Searchers
.
d.
James Woods
and
James Belushi
frequently clashed during filming. Their competitive rivalry was secretly encouraged by
Oliver Stone
.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
Heather Dukes kitchen in the dream sequence was also the kitchen used for Heather Chandlers house. They just switched the colors and lit it differently.
b.
Oliver Stone
remarked that
Hunter S. Thompson
and gonzo-journalism were large influences on the film.
c.
Ginger Rogers
was the original choice for Katherine Sugarpuss OShea, but Rogers declined.
d.
The "Hotel Porvoo" is the old town hall (its nowadays a museum) in Porvoo. The "Porvoo Post Office" is a furniture restoring service.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Salvador (1986)?
a.
To help him stay in character,
Tom Hulce
left Dominicks tooth in even when not filming.
b.
The infamous scene where Richard Boyle takes confession was entirely improvised, according to
James Woods
. Woods also believes that that scene is what garnered him his Oscar nomination.
c.
Theres a fan photo of
Alan Ladd
in Platos school locker.
d.
Many references to other Castle Rock Entertainment movies in the video store scene.
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