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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Zaat (1971) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Zaat (1971) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971).
About the movie:
A mad scientist transforms himself into an aquatic killer.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
Spike Lee had the actors stay in separate hotels during filming. The actors playing the "wannabes" had better accommodation than the ones playing the "jigaboos", which contributed to the on-camera animosity between the two camps.
b.
The heroic engine repair shown in the movie was based on an actual event. A Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot, Sergeant James Allen Ward, earned the Victoria Cross after he climbed onto the wing of his airplane on 7 July 1941 to smother the burning engine.
c.
Originally the film was suppose to have scenes of gigantic catfish destroying the countryside but footage of the walking catfish on miniature landscapes proved to be too hokey. However one shot still made it into the film as one catfish can be seen squirming next to a miniature fence during one sequence.
d.
Lansing, Michigan is the home of several of the main players such as director Nathaniel Nose, producer Jeff Burton and co-stars Blair Wojcik and DJ Perry.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
Final film of
Ben Blue
.
b.
In an interview, writer
Ron Kivett
stated that the inspiration for the movie came from an article he read about a species of walking catfish that could live both in water and on land. The article theorized that the fish were possibly a mutation, and Kivett thought it was an intriguing idea for a story. Doctor Leopold refers to the same species of fish in his endless voice-over narrative in the movie.
c.
There are a few scenes in which there are illustrations of Spider-Man. This is interesting considering that actor/director
Sam Raimi
went on to direct the original (ten years later), including its sequels.
d.
Director
Norman Jewison
showed the film uncompleted at the 1999 Toronto International Film Festival, without credits or proper color. He had been working on the movie the night before it was shown, and submitted it to the festival with the film still splinted together in hundreds of pieces. Before showing the movie he said to the eager audience, "Im so nervous that the splints may fall apart."
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
Director
Don Barton
ran an ad in a local paper to find someone for the role of the monster. The ad read: "Wanted: 65 or taller male to play the role of monster in horror movie. Must be experienced swimmer, scuba diver. Acting Ability not required!" Barton said a total of ten people responded to it.
b.
Joseph Pilato
s third character in a Dead film. He first had a bit role in the beginning of
Dawn of the Dead
as a cop, then he played Captain Rhodes in
Day of the Dead
.
c.
The film had originally been intended for
Gary Cooper
and
John Wayne
, but Cooper died before filming began.
d.
According to
Cuba Gooding Jr.
, he met with
Michael Mann
about playing the role of Max but Mann turned Gooding down because he and Cruise had already worked together in
Jerry Maguire
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
First Disney animated film since
The Black Cauldron
to be released with a "PG" rating by the MPAA.
b.
12 "well known and experienced" lumberjacks had been extras in the film, paid $10 per day for their work which had last seven to ten days.
c.
The film was refused a UK cinema certificate in 1942, but passed uncut 10 years later.
d.
The Marineland park location that was used for Dr. Leopolds lab was previously used for another monster film:
Revenge of the Creature
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
No stunt-men or doubles were used for
Emile Hirsch
, including the scenes where Chris goes through river rapids, confronts a grizzly bear or rock-climbs.
b.
Howard Lydecker
and
Theodore Lydecker
, Republic Pictures special effects wizards, shot all outdoor effects shots around Santa Fe, New Mexico, in order to take advantage of the impressive cloud formations.
c.
Filming the movies monster was a bit of a tongue-in-cheek affair. For shots that wouldnt show the monsters feet,
Wade Popwell
, the actor in the monster suit, would usually be wearing shoes. So unless were seeing the monsters feet in a shot - it would typically be wearing tennis shoes on location.
d.
While the television series "Firefly" was airing on The Science Channel, in certain areas, a commercial for "Browncoats: Redemption" aired during commercial breaks, making it the first fan-film to air a commercial during the original material which it was based on.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
This movies German Auf der Fährte des Adlers title translates literally into English as On the trail of the Eagle.
b.
The role of Romeo was originally offered to
John Gielgud
, who had just had a triumph in a stage production of the play in London in which he alternated the roles of Romeo and Mercutio with
Laurence Olivier
. Gielgud not only turned the part down (thinking that Shakespeare couldnt effectively be presented on screen), but was so disgusted by the finished film that he walked out of the theater after watching only fifteen minutes of it.
c.
Stephen Lang
was slated for the lead role as the Sheriff but scheduling conflicts prevented him from playing in the film. He later admitted that the only reason he wanted to do the part was to work with
Brittany Murphy
again.
d.
This was the only movie that the cast appeared in (excluding
Paul Galloway
, who appeared in
J.D.s Revenge
, and one of the bit players, who appeared in
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
), and the only movie for most of the crew as well.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.
b.
This movie was the subject of mockery for
Blood Waters of Dr. Z
.
c.
Director
Harold Ramis
originally wanted
Tom Hanks
for the lead role, but decided against it, saying that Hanks was "too nice".
d.
Jon Cryer
(Dad Thompson) and
James Spader
(Mr. Black) last appeared together in the movie
Pretty in Pink
.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
Even though there isnt a note of music during the spectacular car chase,
William Friedkin
cut that sequence to the tempo of
Carlos Santana
s "Black Magic Woman"
b.
According to writer
Ron Kivett
m the monster was originally supposed to suck the blood out of its victims, which is why it has a leech-like mouth.
c.
The music used for the opening dance sequence between
Joan Crawford
and
Chuck Walters
was recycled from the previous MGM film
Royal Wedding
. It was
Fred Astaire
s dance music for "Youre All the World to Me" (i.e., the "dancing-on-the-walls-and-ceiling" sequence).
d.
In her room after almost getting killed in the tub, Nancy looks at herself in a mirror and says, "Oh God, I look 20 years old." Many viewers find this humorous, thinking that
Heather Langenkamp
was 20 years old at the time of the movie. However, on the DVD audio commentary, shes quoted as saying, "I was 18 or I was 19. I cant remember."
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Zaat (1971)?
a.
Although
Edward Hope
is credited onscreen as the author of the source book, the Library of Congress online catalogue lists his name as Edward Hope Coffey.
b.
The movie was shot in 1971 and had a limited release in the American South that year, but it would be nearly four years before it saw any wide release.
c.
The news station, WOWK 13, shown during the Charleston scenes is the actual news station for the Charleston-Huntington area.
d.
Early on,
Walt Disney
and
Leopold Stokowski
considered having fragrances dispersed into the theater at certain points in the movie to heighten the experience. Suggestions included cereus for "Claire de Lune," jasmine for the "Waltz of the Flowers" segment of "The Nutcracker Suite," incense for "Ave Maria," and gunpowder for "The Sorcerers Apprentice." Disney dropped the idea because of the difficulty of clearing one scent from the theater before spraying in the next one.
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