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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Shanghai Knights (2003) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Shanghai Knights (2003) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003).
About the movie:
When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
The gag in which the syllable WH was enunciated was inspired by a skit from the album "Moment of Truth" by the hip-hop group Gang Starr (
The Guru
&
DJ Premier
).
b.
According to the book the "Australian Film & TV Companion" by Tony Harrison, "
Burt Lancaster
,
Rita Hayworth
and
James Cagney
were originally to have starred".
c.
When Roy is fantasizing about his future family life, he mentions his kids names as "Vera, Chuck, and Dave." These are the names of the grandchildren in
Paul McCartney
s fantasy from the Beatles song, "When Im Sixty-Four".
d.
Episode titles: 1. Bride of the Sun 2. The Missing Prince 3. The Phantom and the Girl 4. The Phantoms Trail 5. The Runaway Bride 6. Flames of Vengeance 7. Tossed Into the Torrent 8. The Fatal Jewels 9. A Leap Through Space 10. The Sun Message 11. Stranger from the Sea 12. The Silver Book 13. The Last Warning 14. The Oracles Decree 15. The Celestial Messenger
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
Alex Pettyfer
,
James Holzier
, and
James McAvoy
were all considered for the part of Prince Andrew Alcott.
Armie Hammer
eventually won the role.
b.
When Chon Wang and Roy are crossing the street in London, Chon pulls Roy back before he is hit by horses pulling a carriage. Roy says "Hey, Im walking here!" - a reference to
Midnight Cowboy
.
c.
Robert Altman
received a green light from 20th Century Fox without a finished screenplay - and with Altmans express desire that he make the film without one.
d.
Lemonade Girl was shot out in 2 takes.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
There is a small black and white photo of John Lennon hanging up behind Dr. Matt Leonards head in the first scene of them together in his office
b.
A novelization of the film was published in 1982 by science-fiction writer Dennis Etchison under the pseudonym Jack Martin. Despite the films commercial failure, the book became a best-seller and was even reissued two years after the films release, in 1984.
c.
The shape of the time machine itself was inspired by one of
George Pal
s favorite types of childhood vehicles - a sled. This is the reason for the sled-like design of the machine, so that it could slide into time.
d.
Fann Wong
trained for her stunts despite not having a martial arts background. She has a background in ballet, which helped to a certain extent.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
In the first draft of the script, Martys middle name was "Hopkins".
b.
Little Old New York opened at the Plymouth Theater (New York) on September 8, 1920 and ran for 308 performances.
c.
There are several references to Sherlock Holmes in this movie. One of them is that the "bad guy" is named Lord Rathbone.
Basil Rathbone
was one of the first actors to play Sherlock Holmes in a movie.
d.
To make it easier to do special effects, the film was shot in 1.85:1.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
The nuclear explosion was taken from
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
.
b.
This film is the first English-language role and Hollywood debut for
Fann Wong
.
c.
When Katy disguises herself as a boy for the wild horse race, you can hear her name being announced in the background as "Ken", just like the original male character from the "My Friend Flicka" book.
d.
When Tinker Bell is about to launch the balloon by sprinkling it with pixie dust, she takes a handful of dust from her pouch and weighs it in her hand before returning a portion to the bag. Her movements look just like those of Indiana Jones in the opening sequence of
Raiders of the Lost Ark
when he weighs out the sand from the bag he plans to use to replace the idol on the pedestal.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
This film marks the first on-screen battle between
Jackie Chan
and
Donnie Yen
, who both have had success in Hong Kong but never fought each other on screen.
b.
The original title of the film was, "Now It Can Be Told".
c.
When Scott opens the door to receive his package,
Michael Cera
actually did throw the package over his shoulder into the bin after 30-odd takes (most of which are seen on the "outtakes" of the DVD). However, the signature shown on-screen was a visual effect superimposed onto the paper.
d.
The Transformer who transforms into a tank was originally called Brawl in
Transformers
, but the name was altered to Devastator;
Roberto Orci
has stated this was an "error" which was pointed out during editing, as have Hasbro, the license holders; however,
Michael Bay
has stated he felt was a more destructive and appropriate name for a Decepticon. In related press materials, the Decepticon tank is called Brawl; the one in the movie is not credited under either name.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
The woman and two kids in the ice cream shop when Olive is talking to Evan are actually the wife and kids of director
Will Gluck
.
b.
When Chon Wang and Roy are entering the Jubilee party, the string quartet plays a uncredited baroque version of the Rolling Stones "Paint it Black" (just before the piece by Boccherini).
c.
When Tish Buckman and Greg Parker look at the house they plan to move into after they wed, its the same house used as the Douglas home in
My Three Sons
. It was later used as one of the houses on "Wysteria Lane" in
Desperate Housewives
.
d.
The hand gestures made by Hopper were modeled after gestures made by
Steve Jobs
.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
Rene Russo
performed the first nude scenes of her career in this movie.
b.
Kristy McNichol
was originally offered the role of Amanda; after successfully auditioning, the producers told her when they would begin filming and to start preparing, but McNichol says over one weekend they changed their minds and she got the disappointing call they were giving the role to
Tatum ONeal
.
c.
Lord Rathbone in the movie is referred to as "the finest swordsman in England". Actor
Basil Rathbone
was the star of many swordplay films, and was considered the finest swordsman on the silver screen.
d.
Diane Ladd
s film debut.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
During an VH-1 "Behind The Music" episode about Weird Al Yankovic ,
Emo Philips
shows an actual Screen Actors Guild residual check he earned for the film. It was for 30 cents. He stated proudly the check represented what being in the film did for his career.
b.
The 1960s models of Phillium Benedict and Petey Prickly are based on famous icons of the 60s. Petey Prickley is based on George Harrison, and can be recognized from the animated film "Yellow Submarine". Phillium Benedict is based on the character "Captain America" (Peter Fondas character) in the movie "Easy Rider".
c.
When Chon Wang meets Roy at the Ritz, the music playing in the background is the music used as background music in The Little Rascals and other Hal Roach talkies; it is called "In My Canoe".
d.
Peter Fonda
s character is only referred to by his real name one time in the movie. Billy (
Dennis Hopper
) does not refer to Captain America as "Wyatt" until the final campfire scene toward the end.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Shanghai Knights (2003)?
a.
During the fight with the ruffians, Jackie falls into a coffin. The sign on the wall behind him reads "Sowerberry". Mr. Sowerberry is the funeral Director/Mortician from the book, Oliver Twist. During this scene the first four notes of the theme to "The Addams Family" are heard.
b.
The last film of
Patric Knowles
.
c.
To add a sense of realism to
John Wayne
s character, archive footage from several of his westerns was used to introduce J.B. Books after the beginning credits. Included was footage from
Red River
,
Hondo
,
Rio Bravo
and
El Dorado
.
d.
Producer
Sol M. Wurtzel
paid
Marilyn Monroe
$125.00 for a weeks work. Originally slated to play a "secretary" she only worked one day and played a walk-on as a waitress.
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