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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Somewhere in Time (1980) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Somewhere in Time (1980) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980).
About the movie:
A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to find the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
When the Colossus commanded missile re-targeting procedure is shown in a segment where the conspirators are watching for the success their sabotaged warhead arming module replacement, the new target coordinate provided by Colossus (Lon 99 deg 6 min 45 sec, Lat 19 deg 26 min 5 sec) is that of Mexico City, Mexico.
b.
At least three chapters of this serial are missing from existing prints, and several others are apparently abbreviated.
c.
Last cinema film of
Virginia Christine
.
d.
The gazebo built and used in the film now sits next to Fort Mackinac high on a bluff overlooking Marquette Park, on Mackinac Island. It used to reside on the Governors Estate, but was moved to its new location in the winter of 2006.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
This movie was originally going to be a follow up to
The 40 Year Old Virgin
, having
Seth Rogen
and team to reprise their roles as the Smart Tech team.
b.
The professor in the movie is named "Finney". The books author
Richard Matheson
gave this character the name in tribute to
Jack Finney
, the science fiction writer. It is (controversially) said that Matheson stole or borrowed his idea for "Bid Time Return" - the books title, published in 1975 - from Finneys book "Time and Again", published in 1970.
c.
The script was written after
Sam Raimi
and
Ivan Raimi
completed
Army of Darkness
, but Sam pursued other projects before returning to this.
d.
According to Director
Harold Ramis
he casted
John Candy
in the role of Laskey the Guard because he had enjoyed working with him on
Second City TV
(aka SCTV, Canadas version of
Saturday Night Live
) and that he also loved Candys "Paul Fistinyourface" character from the show. For the role of Laskey the Guard, Ramis directed Candy to portray the character as a sort-of relative to Paul Fistinyourface. Also worth mentioning is that
Eugene Levy
(the car salesman) also worked with Candy and Ramis on SCTV.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
Top-echelon director
A. Edward Sutherland
was originally assigned to direct. His contract contained an unusual "Pay or Play" clause, and he earned $17,500 for his involvement in the production. Because of interminable production delays, Sutherland moved on to another project before shooting began. His replacement,
Lambert Hillyer
, who had directed mostly "B" westerns, earned just $5,000 for directing the film.
b.
The actresses who auditioned for the role of Elise were all asked if they had ever been in love before.
Jane Seymour
was the only actress who answered no.
c.
Olympic gymnast
Mitchell Gaylord
was a stunt double for
Chris ODonnell
.
d.
Star
George Arliss
and
Edward Arnold
did not get along at all on this film, with Arnold charitably describing working with Arliss as "a trying experience".
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
Automobiles are not allowed on Mackinac Island, Michigan, location of the Grand Hotel and site of much of the movie. The use of cars for the movie required special permission from the town. Although cars were allowed for filming, the cast and crew werent allowed to drive them outside of actual filming for the movie.
b.
Vitaphone production reels #2191-2198; a Vitaphone musical accompaniment and sound effects were added to this otherwise silent production.
c.
The "Red Shark", a 1971 Chevrolet Impala convertible, is
Hunter S. Thompson
s own convertible.
d.
Ridley Scott
reportedly said that originally he wanted a much darker ending. He planned on having the alien bite off Ripleys head in the escape shuttle, sit in her chair, and then start speaking with her voice in a message to Earth. Apparently, 20th Century Fox wasnt too pleased with such a dark ending.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
Movie was based on authors dream about meeting renowned stage actress Maude Adams. He never met her in real life, only saw her portrait in Pipers Opera House and fantasized what it would be like to go back in time and meet her; hence the character Richard has the same first name as the author.
b.
Cast members had to become certified divers before filming began.
c.
After the premiere,
Henry Hill
went around and revealed his true identity. In response, the government kicked him out of the Federal Witness Protection Program.
d.
Jack Hill
decided to make this film a spoof in order to distinguish it from other entries in the women-in-prison genre.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
Ronda Rousey and Jimmy Pedro both won bronze medals in the Olympics. AnnMaria DeMars and Jimmy Pedro are both world champions. Tony Okada and Jimmy Pedro went to the Olympics together in 92 at Barcelona, Spain.
b.
The original novel on which the film is based is titled Six Days of the Condor by
James Grady
.
c.
Larry Linville
s final released acting performance.
d.
The moment when Richard first sees the portrait of Elise in the film was also the first time
Christopher Reeve
saw the portrait. The directors objective was to get a genuine reaction from him, so it was kept hidden from
Christopher Reeve
until the moment Richard first turns and sees it.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
The forty-second of forty-eight Bowery Boys movies.
b.
Michael Sheen
and
Wentworth Miller
were both interviewed for the
Scott Speedman
role.
c.
The role of Commander Kevin Dunne was originally written for and offered to Will Smith.
d.
George Wendt
s film debut.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
This is
William H. Macy
s first film.
b.
During Col Rhodes (
Gene Hackman
) first conversation with Major Johnson (
Harold Sylvester
), the Major relays a story on how he won the Distinguished Flying Cross in Vietnam. The story closely resembles a similar real life rescue from the book and movie
Bat*21
, which Gene Hackman starred in 5 years later.
c.
George Kelly aka Machine Gun Kelly was chosen as this movies subject / central character because he had been on the FBIs No. 1 list after the 1933 kidnapping by Kelly of Oklahoma oil magnate Charles F Urschel. This movie was loosely based on this incident where a $200,000 ransom was surrendered.
d.
The scene where Elizabeth kisses Jack Sparrow was actually left out of Orlando Blooms script for a better reaction.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
The beach-set reunion at the end was shot at the studios insistence.
b.
The word "fuck" and all permutations of it are spoken 189 times.
c.
There were problems with the original footage of Elise performing on stage, so the scenes of her had to be re-shot. The second time around,
Jane Seymour
delivered the speech to the author and screenwriter
Richard Matheson
instead of
Christopher Reeve
. Matheson was supposedly so moved and upset by the experience, he had to call his wife and return home immediately.
d.
The Minister of St. Olavs Church for Norwegian Seamen,
Hans Stesness
acted as a a technical advisor to the production for the religious scenes, according to a press release for this movie held at the AMPAS Library. St Olavs Church is situated in the environs of the Los Angeles Harbor and is now known as the Norwegian Seamens Church, San Pedro and it is part of the Norwegian Church Abroad.
Richard Fraser
portraying village Pastor Aalesen was personally lent a robe by Pastor Stessness for wearing in this film.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Somewhere in Time (1980)?
a.
While
Christopher Reeve
was filming this movie, the local theater decided to show his latest hit
Superman
. Many of the "Somewhere" cast joined the locals for the event. Early into the screening, the sound went out. Reeve, who was seated next to
Jane Seymour
, stood up in the audience and delivered all the lines.
b.
When Brian first sees Mandy, he says "Do you jive?" Thats what
David Bowie
is supposed to have said when he first saw his first wife,
Angela Bowie
.
c.
The Wachowski brothers contract for doing the
The Matrix Reloaded
, and
The Matrix Revolutions
, included a stipulation that would not have to do any media interviews.
d.
William Castle
toyed with other ideas to frighten audience members, in addition to percepto; among them: rolling bean bags to brush against the legs of audience members, speakers mounted at different areas that would give a screech when the tingler appeared, and possibly even using shills to operate some type of mechanical device to tickle the legs of the audience members; but the only viable way of doing it was by attaching buzzers in select seats to coincide with the appearance of the tingler- percepto.
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