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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Toward the Unknown (1956) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Toward the Unknown (1956) Quiz
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About the movie:
This is the Story of Link Bond, Hottest of 'Em All... But So Hot He Burned Nearly Everyone He Touched...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Toward the Unknown (1956)?
a.
Actor
Lloyd Nolan
s character is based on General Al Boyd, an AFFTC Commander who was instrumental in the testing and developing of numerous new aircraft at Edwards during the 1940s and 50s.
b.
An omen that
Johnny Depp
s character is about to die occurs as he is laying in bed listening to his radio. The broadcaster announces, "Its midnight and youre listening to station KRGR." KRGR is "Krueger" without the vowels.
c.
Screenwriter
Robert Towne
wrote the scene on the patio between Don Corleone and his son Michael.
d.
The nightclub has scenes from
Dementia 13
(also directed by Francis Coppola) projected onto the wall.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Toward the Unknown (1956)?
a.
The farewell fly-by honoring actor
Lloyd Nolan
s character was led by "Pete" Everest (
Frank Everest
) accompanied by Iven Kincheloe, Lou Schalk, Stu Childs and Robert M. White. All were famous Edwards A.F.B. test pilots.
b.
The scene featuring the "Maybe" song was the last one to be shot; it replaced the original opening sequence, which was too long and had to be deleted. However the reprise later on by the orphans was left in the film.
c.
Lloyd Kaufman
s cameo was shot outside of the Oaks Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA, during a screening of The Toxic Avenger (1985).
d.
Kirk Douglas was 87 years old during production, making him one of the oldest leading actors in film.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Toward the Unknown (1956)?
a.
Bo Derek was considered for the role of Elise.
b.
Feature film debut of
James Garner
.
c.
First Baseman Mark Grace and Pitcher Bert Blyleven, who make cameos in the film actually played in the Major Leagues for the Chicago Cubs and California, now Anaheim Angels.
d.
The filmmakers are donating part of their proceeds from the film to the charity "Habitat For Humanity".
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Toward the Unknown (1956)?
a.
The uncredited little boy playing actor
James Garner
s son is five-year old actor
Jon Provost
who a year later would start playing "Timmy" in the TV series
Lassie
.
b.
In 2007 a video game based off of the movie was released for the Nintendo DS and Play Station Portable counsels.
c.
The winery where the final battle takes place is not in Japan, but in Napa County, California. The filmmakers visa had run out, so final filming was shifted to the United States.
d.
Angelina Jolie
,
Charlize Theron
and
Maggie Gyllenhaal
were among the actresses considered to play Dagny Taggart, with
Brad Pitt
being considered to play John Galt.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Toward the Unknown (1956)?
a.
X-2 taxiing and takeoff shots were a mix of actual X-2 glide and powered flight footage.
b.
Donald Pleasence
s character was based partly on London-born John Cordwell, later a Chicago architect and then proprietor of the Red Lion Pub on the citys N. Lincoln Avenue. Cordwell died in 1999. Stories about him and the Red Lion are told from various points of view in the collection "Tales from the Red Lion" (Chicago: Twilight Tales, 2007, ISBN 0977985623).
c.
A sex scene between Dominique and Bruce in Bruces hotel room was cut for time.
d.
James Caan
actually hung out with various disreputable characters in order to better understand the underworld lifestyle.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Toward the Unknown (1956)?
a.
The pre-release 112 minute version was only seen once, while the film was in test showings before its official release.
b.
Jodhi May
s mother was on set and wouldnt let there be a real "love scene" between Jodhi and
Eric Schweig
.
c.
The film was picketed by Roman Catholic groups, most notably the Catholic League.
d.
The "Gilbert XF-120" is actually the prototype Martin XB-51, an unsuccessful tactical bomber design.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Toward the Unknown (1956)?
a.
This was
Brad Renfro
s film debut.
b.
For the voice of the Cobra Commander,
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
was partly inspired by
Chris Latta
s voice from
G.I. Joe
, but he also used a bit of his own imagination as he felt that copying Lattas voice fully would be unoriginal and ridiculous.
c.
The scene with actor
William Holden
losing control and tumbling in the X-2 is depicted with actual footage from test pilot
Chuck Yeager
s 70,000-foot free fall in the Bell X-1A in 1953.
d.
Jimmy Durante was actually a last minute addition to the cast. As a result, Terry Moores billing was dropped from first to second. The script was also modified to allow for Durante-style patter and songs.
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