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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The First Power (1990) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The First Power (1990) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The First Power (1990).
About the movie:
A killer is given the gas chamber after committing several demonic murders. His spirit is released and given power by the Devil...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The First Power (1990)?
a.
The film had an entirely separate pre-shoot unit, for the purposes of creating a dedicated teaser trailer.
b.
After
Geraldine Fitzgerald
had made it clear that she wasnt interested in doing the film, the next port of call for the part of Brigid OShaughnessy was
Mary Astor
.
John Huston
and
Humphrey Bogart
visited her at her home to talk over the script and she was immediately smitten by their palpable excitement in the project. Already familiar with the novel, Astor was even more impressed with the screenplay which she thought was a "humdinger". She signed on straight away.
c.
Both the appearance and the voice of Charles Kane when hes older were inspired by
Victor Moore
as "Pa" Cooper in
Make Way for Tomorrow
.
d.
Dennis Lipscomb
s character "Commander Al Perkins" is named after
Alfred Hitchcock
and Anthony Perkins.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The First Power (1990)?
a.
When
Doran William Cannon
was writing the script, he had in mind
Austin Pendleton
to play Brewster. Pendleton, who was in
Skidoo
written by Cannon passed on it so he can do
Catch-22
b.
In the scene where the killer appears to jump off the building from about five stories high, lands on his feet, then runs away, was actually performed by the stunt double without any special effects.
c.
Robert De Niro
s character, General Bill Sullivan, is partly based on General William "Wild Bill" Donovan. Donovan was head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during the Second World War.
d.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The First Power (1990)?
a.
As originally shot, the script contained a sizable role for
Rita Hayworth
. When, however, it was decided that this film was to be the first of a series, the studio eliminated Hayworths role rather than have a third major character who, like
Joan Blondell
and
Melvyn Douglas
, would be committed to the series. In any event, Blondell withdrew from the planned series, and all but three seconds of Hayworths role landed on the cutting-room floor. She speaks two words on-screen and 5 words on an intercom off-screen.
b.
Since the film was being filmed in color, Director
John Badham
decided that the sets would have more muted colors such as browns and whites for example. This would make other things in the film stand out more. Like
Janet Eilber
s gold necklace during her hospital visit for example. As a sentiment to his original black and white idea and a way for Badham to protect himself stylistically.
c.
Artist Nick Cave was considered for the bad guy/Patrick Nanning role. Cave, who was touring the US at the time, did audition for the role, but later said he was glad he had not been awarded the part.
d.
"Mo chuisle" literally means "my pulse," but can mean "my love" or "my darling". Its a term of endearment taken from the original phrases "A chuisle mo chroí" or "Pulse of my heart".
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