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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Punisher (1989) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Punisher (1989) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989).
About the movie:
When Frank Castle's family is murdered by criminals, he wages war on crime as a vigilante assassin known only as the Punisher.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
In the opening sequence, on a cinema marquee, a poster is visible for the film "Make Them Die Slowly", better known as
Cannibal ferox
.
b.
Despite those named in the credits, the film went through another draft by
Kevin Jarre
. In one draft, Hawkins (
Charlie Sheen
) sacrifices himself to rescue Curran (
Michael Biehn
), who ends up with the love interest. In another version, Curran is killed off rescuing some kids, and Hawkins and Claire Varrens (
Joanne Whalley
) are left to mourn his passing. Also in one of those drafts, Curran is an accomplished boxer who squares off in a fight with Hawkins, whos into karate. The golf sequence in the film was a concession when the films leads objected to a
Top Gun
-style scene with knife-throwing contests and bikini bimbos.
c.
Evan Baxters kids (Dylan, Jordan and Ryan) are named after
Michael Bostick
s own kids. They are also relatively the same age.
d.
The underwater camera rig consisted of nothing more than a large, plastic, air-tight cheese ball jar with the camera taped inside, surrounded by pillows.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
91 people are killed individually on screen in this movie, not including those who die en masse in explosions, etc.
b.
Woody Allen
plays clarinet in the music score.
c.
While filming the whipping scene, the crew played a practical joke on
Harrison Ford
. While he was chained to a large stone,
Barbra Streisand
appeared, dressed in a leather dominatrix outfit. She proceeded to whip him, saying "Thats for
Hanover Street
, the worst movie I ever saw." She continued whipping him for
Star Wars
, and making all of that money.
Carrie Fisher
then threw herself in front of Ford to protect him, and
Irvin Kershner
chided director
Steven Spielberg
. "Is this how you run your movies?" This entire sequence was filmed.
d.
The cans in which prints of the movie were transported to theaters were labeled "Mars Project".
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
As its ending will verify, the films title is taken from a quote by
Albert Einstein
: "I cannot predict what breed of weapons will be employed in the waging of the Third World War; what I CAN predict is that the Fourth World War shall be fought with sticks and stones."
b.
The scene where
Danny DeVito
wakes
Matt Damon
from his sleep on the bench was filmed hurriedly to the surprise of Damon, who had actually fallen asleep after a scene.
c.
All of the fight sequences were improvised by the actors to give the fights a sense of realism.
d.
Lucille Ball co-produced the film under her company, Desilu Productions. When the film became a surprise smash hit grossing over $17 million on a $2.5 million investment, she became furious about it. She hadnt anticipated the films huge box-office success and failed to provide a tax shelter for her personal profits, resulting in most of her share going in taxes.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
Film debut of
Arch Hall Jr.
b.
Parker and Stone did not need to get
Brian Boitano
s permission to use his name and likeness for the song "What Would Brian Boitano Do?". A few years later, Boitano DID need to get (and received) Parker and Stones permission to use the phrase on T-shirts that he sold for charity.
c.
Dolph Lundgren
co-wrote the Punishers monologues at the beginning and end.
d.
Based on the final 50 pages of the second book (in a 12-volume series), "Tribulation Force", which takes place 18 months after the signing of the Israel treaty, ushering in the beginning of the seven-year Tribulation period.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
James Rebhorn
and
Thomas McCarthy
both appeared in two espionage thrillers of 2009 that starred
Clive Owen
. Rebhorn in
The International
. McCarthy in
Duplicity
.
b.
When Edna gives Helen the homing device for the first time in the laboratory, the GPS zooms into the San Francisco area, where the Pixar Animation Studios is located (Emeryville, California) and the old studio building in Point Richmond.
c.
The film was originally released in 3-D.
d.
The Punisher never uses the same weapon twice. He will also leave them behind for no reason.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
The set of the Farnsworth Television Ministry is actually the Universal Amphitheater concert arena at Universal Studios Hollywood.
b.
During the game show scene, a lot of talk is about a movie audition, with
Alan Thicke
and
Corey Haim
, about destroying a high school. This refers to the actual film
Demolition High
.
c.
Dexter Fletcher
was very seriously considered for Paul.
Christopher Reeve
also auditioned.
d.
The movie was released theatrically worldwide, except in the United States due to New World Pictures bankruptcy, and in Sweden due to censorship (it would come out later on video). It did have a US 35mm screening on July 8th 1990 at the L.A. Comic Book and Science Fiction (on a triple bill with "The Flash" CBS-TV series and "The Guyver") and then on October 18th 2008 at the Escapism Film Festival, Durham (NC) where director Mark Goldblatt brought his own 35mm print (as well as the "I Must Break You" Dolph Lundgren Fest April 18th 2009 at the L.A. New Beverly).
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
Dolph Lundgren
did most of his own stunts.
b.
This came about because
David O. Selznick
wanted to make a film that showed his support for the war effort. He deliberately did not want to make a traditional war movie.
c.
First film of
Paul Stewart
.
d.
This entry in the silent "Seven Deadly Sins" series is called "Passion" because calling it "Lust" would have offended too many people in 1917.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
This is
Cameron Diaz
s first movie role.
b.
The Police cars are Australian Valiants converted to left hand drive. There are 2 models shown, 1976 VK and 1977 CL.
c.
Neither Corey Feldman nor Corey Haim had a drivers license and were in the middle of obtaining it during the filming of the movie.
d.
A copy of this film survives at both The Library of Congress and UCLA.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
Was originally banned in South Africa and then released straight to video two years after its release.
b.
In the Steaksmiths scene
Harland Williams
says that
Dane Cook
is just like the drummer from
REO Speedwagon
, while their song "Cant fight this feeling" plays in the background.
c.
Kathleen Turner
was turned down for the role as Harrys sister-in-law.
d.
Writer
Jerry Stahl
, whom
Ben Stiller
portrayed in
Permanent Midnight
, co-wrote the "cat milking" scene.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Punisher (1989)?
a.
The film has a second ending, which was only released to international audiences. In that version, Louise and Bill materialize in a Garden of Eden in the far future, and fall into each others arms.
b.
The first full length feature that Alan Badel featured in.
c.
During a flashback Frank Castle has about his family, his daughters are both wearing Spider-Man pajamas. Director
Mark Goldblatt
did this to pay homage to Spider-Man. The Punisher first appeared Amazing Spider-Man #129, which was dated February 1974.
d.
The Lobo character here (who can speak) was created by writers Mann and Black. He is a different character than the mute Lobo created by Ed Wood Jr. in "Bride of the Monster" and "Night of the Ghouls". Screenwriter Jane Mann was the wife of director Boris Petroff.
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