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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Rose (1979) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Rose (1979) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Rose (1979).
About the movie:
The story of the tragic life of a self destructive female rock star, modeled after Janis Joplin.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Rose (1979)?
a.
Since production took place in England, the director and producers conveniently cast many American actors who were already living in England. This was particularly important for the actress playing Newt, who had to be a minor.
Carrie Henn
, who played Newt, was an American girl living with her family in England (actually, a bit of an English accent can be heard when she says, "Lets go," and, "There is a short-cut across the roof," during the Alien attack at the end of the movie). Her movie brother Timmy (seen only in the extended version) is also her real-life brother
Christopher Henn
.
b.
Christopher Lee
has pointed out that "Dooku" is the Japanese word for poison, which is inaccurate. The Japanese word for "poison" is pronounced "doku" with the short "o" sound.
c.
Mark Rydell
would only agree to direct if he could cast
Bette Midler
in the lead. Up to that time, Midler had only appeared in bit parts in films, and was known primarily as a nightclub singer.
d.
The depiction of Zach Braffs character working in a Vietnamese restaurant was from his own experience. Braff worked as a waiter in a French-Vietnamese restaurant when he auditioned for the leading part in the series "_Scrubs (2001)_".
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Rose (1979)?
a.
In the scene where Melanie questions Tracy about her belly button ring, a reference is made to rapper
Bubba Sparxxx
. One of Tracys lines is taken from his first single, "Ugly" in which he raps, "Thats just my mood now, I hate it came to this. How else can I say it? I dont speak no other languages."
b.
Rutger Hauer
, before accepting to play Wulfgars character, found himself faced with a choice. He had been offered to act in "The Sphinx", which was - contrary to "Nighthawks" - a big production, made by a major studio, and they were also offering him twice the salary he got for "Nighthawks", in addition to a well-known director to work with. But he chose Wulfgars role.
c.
Loosely based on the life of
Janis Joplin
.
d.
Director
Buzz Kulik
s first feature film.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Rose (1979)?
a.
When he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor,
Kevin Spacey
famously said "Well, whoever Keyzer Soze is, I can tell you hes gonna get gloriously drunk tonight."
b.
Fake snow used during filming killed some grass at Oxford; Spielberg reimbursed the University for the cost of its replacement.
c.
The movie was originally entitled "Pearl", which was a biographical movie based on
Janis Joplin
s life. When approached with the script for "Pearl",
Bette Midler
believed it was too soon after Joplins death to portray her life in a movie. Rewrites were then made, with Midlers guidance, that deleted some portions of the original script and embellished other parts of the story. Then the rewritten script was named "The Rose" and Bette Midler agreed to the lead role.
d.
Perhaps only movie in film history to carry screen credit for company that supplied "upholstered furniture."
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Rose (1979)?
a.
According to
James Cromwell
(who plays
George Bush
Sr.),
Oliver Stone
originally offered the role to
Warren Beatty
and
Harrison Ford
. Interestingly, all three actors are known for their support of liberal political causes.
b.
After a pitch meeting with some studio execs,
Blair Underwood
s character complains, "We brought them a china cup and they told us to go back and make a beer mug." This is almost a direct quote from director
David Fincher
; he was describing his experience making
Alien³
to Premiere Magazine.
c.
When originally issued on Home Video by the Magnetic Video corporation, the film was separated into 2 parts, as VHS could only hold 2 hours of videotape at the time and the alternative would have been to time compress it. (See also _Superman (1979)_.)
d.
A joint production between Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions, the former released the film in the USA, and the latter had overseas distribution.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Rose (1979)?
a.
Robert De Niro
s Mohawk was not real, due to the fact that De Niro still had to shoot scenes for the film with hair after the Mohawk portions. Makeup artist
Dick Smith
created a bald cap that was glued to De Niros head and the mohawk was made of thick horse hair.
b.
Christopher Plummer
s character in the film has a significant relationship with
Orson Welles
. In reality the two actors worked together on
Oedipus the King
and
Waterloo
.
c.
The characters of Miss Moneypenny and Q, who have not appeared in the last two Bond movies
Casino Royale
and
Quantum of Solace
, are said to be returning in this movie.
Samantha Bond
, the last actress to play Moneypenny, has said that she wont be returning to the role. As such, a new actress would likely be cast when/if her character returns to the series. Producer
Michael G. Wilson
has allegedly hinted that Moneypenny will return but Q may/will not.
d.
Mal is seen applauding Rose from the wings during her singing of Stay With Me Baby, though it wasnt in the script. David Keith simply spontaneously applauded Bette Midlers heart-wrenching performance. Director Mark Rydell felt it was a good touch and decided to include the scene.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Rose (1979)?
a.
A nitrate print of this film survives in the UCLA Film and Television Archives.
b.
In the scene where a womans guts are removed, the director made a torso by painting several layers of liquid latex on a mannequin. But he did not solidify the mold and it came off flabby.
c.
When Rose (
Bette Midler
) asks Dyer (
Frederic Forrest
) where he came from, he says "Waxahachie, Texas", which is Frederic Forrests real home town.
d.
Over 100 war re-enactors volunteered to participate in filming, lying in the snow for hours at a time.
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