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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The English Patient (1996) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The English Patient (1996) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996).
About the movie:
At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
After the credit for the weapons handler, theres a credit for the "concealed weapons handler", a
Leon Czolgosz
. Czolgosz was the man who assassinated US President
William McKinley
in 1901 by shooting him with a pistol he had concealed in an arm bandage.
b.
Matt Damon
, a former Harvard student, originally intended to make the title character a physics prodigy. He discussed his idea with
Sheldon L. Glashow
, a Nobel laureate in physics and at the time a Harvard professor. Glashow told him that the premise did not ring true to him and suggested that the main character be a math prodigy instead. He referred Damon to his brother-in-law,
Daniel Kleitman
, a professor of mathematics at MIT who provided advice on the story. Both Glashow and Kleitman are thanked in the credits.
c.
Editor
Walter Murch
made over 40 time transitions in the film.
d.
The production was shut down from 20 May 1943 to 24 May 1943 when
Pat OBrien
went on tour to promote his film
Bombardier
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
The Seal-Point Siamese cats who collectively play the role of DC in this film are all "traditional" Siamese, as opposed to their more streamlined contemporaries. Among fanciers of traditional Siamese, theyre affectionately known as "Appleheads".
b.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 16, 1941 with
Cary Grant
and
Irene Dunne
reprising their film roles.
c.
The marketing team created what is arguably one of worst ad campaigns in horror movie history with a spoiler campaign that tipped off movie-goers to ending (posters and ads featured photos of body of
Debbie Reynolds
character, murdered and strung up on a ladder) that totally robbed film of its shock climax.
d.
Kristin Scott Thomas
was cast after writing a letter to director
Anthony Minghella
which included the statement "I am K in your film".
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
The wristwatch that Frank is wearing is an Italian made watch (Swiss movement) named "Panerai" and is a "Luminor-Daylight" model.
Jason Statham
is known as a Panarai lover (owns several). The model uses in The Transporter is a Panerai PAM74. The model used in the transporter 2 is a Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight PAM196 (44 mm) with custom strap.
b.
On the DVD release,
Kristen Cloke
, wife of screenwriter
Glen Morgan
and star of the first
Final Destination
, provides the voice of the narrator on the "Choose Their Fate" feature.
c.
The Germans who shoot at Almásys plane at the beginning were actually tourists roped into the production because they couldnt afford any more extras.
d.
The film was made in 2000 in San Diego County and was shown at the Sunstone Symposia in 2001 and again in 2002 under the name "Missionary Position". Its official theatrical premiere was on April 18, 2003 at the Brewvies Cinema in Salt Lake City, Utah. It ran for three consecutive weekends. It was received well by the paying public but raised significant ire within the Mormon Church leadership which may have contributed to the films short run in theaters.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
In 2005,
Juliette Binoche
had her Oscar touched up by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her three-year-old son was fond of playing with it and it had subsequently become tarnished and peeling. One of the perks of being an Oscar-winner is that you can have your Oscar repaired for free by the Academy.
b.
In March 1958, this film was being shown on a double bill with
Bitter Victory
.
c.
Shot in six days.
d.
Mark Wahlberg,
Christian Bale
and
Eminem
were all considered for the part of Brian OConnor before
Paul Walker
was cast.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
The scene in which Arthur learns the Guides sole entry for earth is "Harmless" and that the updated version was to be "Mostly Harmless" was filmed but didnt make the final cut (it is included as a bonus deleted scene on the DVD). It would have been seen when Arthur and Ford arrive on the Vogon ship.
b.
Almost every reverse angle shot following a desert vista was done on a soundstage due to budgetary constraints.
c.
While shooting a scene on a boat in the Chesapeake Bay with
Gary Cooper
,
Fay Wray
accidentally fell overboard. Cooper dove in and pulled her out.
d.
The title for the films French release is Massacres dans le train fantôme, meaning Massacres on the Ghost Train.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
Jonathan Gems didnt realize that the Mars Attacks bubble gum cards had a story on the back until hed written the script using his own original story.
b.
"Theater Guild on the Air" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 23, 1950 with
Mickey Rooney
reprising his film role.
c.
Saul Zaentz
had been a particular fan of
Anthony Minghella
s first film
Truly Madly Deeply
and had made it clear that he would like to work with the director. He was therefore delighted when Minghella brought him the book by
Michael Ondaatje
.
d.
The plane crash sequence was filmed at Campbeltown Airport on the south west coast of Scotland. Mainly due to its remoteness and the runway is around 2.5 miles long. A number of local people were cast as extras for interior shots of the plane.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
The role played by
Henry Fonda
was originally offered to
Gary Cooper
, who turned it down.
b.
From first draft of the screenplay to final cut took four years.
c.
The Latin inscribed on the god-killers bullet reads DUES VELOX NEX, which loosely translated means "Gods swift violent death"
d.
This film was mostly funded by Chuck Meres personal credit cards.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
The Sir-Save-Alot scene was shot in Tsawwassen, BC located at 56th Street & 12th Avenue in what was the Tsawwassen Shoppers Mall. The Sir-Save-ALot store was the old Super-Valu store (which was a bargain store before it closed). At the time of filming, the store was vacant, and although the exterior was repaired after the movie was shot, the store never re-opened. The mall has since been redeveloped, with Safeway being the anchor tenant. The Sir-Save-ALot/Super-Valu in the old mall was along the west perimeter of the current mall, what is now a parking lot/entranceway.
b.
Early into the production,
Anthony Minghella
fell over and broke his ankle. Therefore for much of the shoot he was either in plaster or crutches.
c.
The name "Charlie" is spoken approximately 170 times.
d.
In the movie trailer it was originally titled "American Warrior" but was changed to "American Ninja" by the time of the films release.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
Scenes of New Yorkers throwing trash at the Green Goblin and Spider-Man perched alongside the American flag were added after 11 September 2001 to reflect the citys sense of unity and patriotism.
b.
At a charity auction in New York in 2001, a shirt worn by Ralph Fiennes in the film fetched over $1900.
c.
Local fisherman, Henry Starck, was paid $100 to pilot and capsize a dory thru Arch Rock.
d.
Roger Zelazny
, the author of the novel "Damnation Alley", hated the film version.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The English Patient (1996)?
a.
Originally, 20th Century Fox was to finance the film, but disputes arose between the studio and the producers over casting. In particular, Fox preferred a more well-known actress to play Katharine Clifton instead of
Kristin Scott Thomas
;
Demi Moore
was lobbying particularly hard for the role. After the producers refused to give in on a series of casting choices, Fox backed out of the film, and the project was uncertain just as production was about to begin. However, within a few weeks - during which the cast and crew stayed on in Italy without knowing if the film would be made - the film was picked up by Miramax.
b.
The musical play opened in New York City, New York, USA, on 15 October 1931 and closed on 24 September 1932, after 395 performances. All songs in the musical were performed to some degree in the movie.
c.
The character Marichka, the gypsy woman, is played by Romanian actress
Oana Pellea
. However, Marichka is a Russian name and you can spot a medal of Lenin in the gypsy house. All her dialogue is spoken in Romanian. It is ad-libbed and she mainly refers to her actions or directions. Theres a scene where Marichka swears at Kee when she hits her little dog. She asks Theo for a cigarette and she warns him she would come back for rent in the morning.
d.
Kathy Bates
film debut. She is credited as Bobo Bates.
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