Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

Q: How many takes did it take to film the famous hallway fight scene in 'Oldboy'?

4 takes. Director Park Chan-wook filmed the hallway fight scene in approximately 4 takes, choreographed as a complex action sequence.

Q: In 'Jaws,' what was the mechanical shark nicknamed?

Bruce. The mechanical shark used in 'Jaws' was nicknamed 'Bruce,' after Steven Spielberg's lawyer.

Q: Which actor was the first choice to play Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future'?

Eric Stoltz. Eric Stoltz was cast as Marty McFly but was replaced by Michael J. Fox after a few weeks of filming.

Q: What real location was used as Hobbiton in 'The Lord of the Rings' films?

Aotearoa, New Zealand. Hobbiton was filmed on a farm in Matamata, New Zealand, which has been preserved as a film set tourist attraction.

Q: In 'The Shining,' what was Jack Nicholson's character supposed to type repeatedly?

All work and no play. Jack Torrance obsessively types 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' in Kubrick's 'The Shining.'

Q: How much did the costumes cost for the film 'Elizabeth' (1998)?

$2 million. The elaborate costumes for 'Elizabeth' cost approximately $2 million, reflecting the film's significant budget.

Q: In 'Titanic,' what percentage of the ship was built as a full-scale set?

55%. Director James Cameron constructed approximately 55% of the ship as a full-scale replica for filming.

Q: Which actor was originally cast as Morpheus in 'The Matrix'?

Will Smith. Will Smith was offered the role of Morpheus but turned it down, leading to Laurence Fishburne's iconic casting.

Q: How much did it cost to produce 'Avatar' (2009)?

$237 million. 'Avatar' cost approximately $237 million to produce, making it one of the most expensive films ever made at the time.

Q: In 'Inception,' how many real dreams did Christopher Nolan experience to prepare for the script?

Nolan kept a dream journal for years. Christopher Nolan kept a dream journal for several years, documenting dreams that inspired the script for 'Inception.'

Question 1

How many takes did it take to film the famous hallway fight scene in 'Oldboy'?

Accepted Answer

4 takes

Answer

2 takes

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7 takes

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One continuous shot

Question 2

In 'Jaws,' what was the mechanical shark nicknamed?

Accepted Answer

Bruce

Answer

Brutus

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Burt

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Barry

Question 3

Which actor was the first choice to play Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future'?

Accepted Answer

Eric Stoltz

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Patrick Swayze

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C. Thomas Howell

Answer

Johnny Depp

Question 4

What real location was used as Hobbiton in 'The Lord of the Rings' films?

Accepted Answer

Aotearoa, New Zealand

Answer

Scotland Highlands

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Carpathian Mountains

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Norwegian fjords

Question 5

In 'The Shining,' what was Jack Nicholson's character supposed to type repeatedly?

Accepted Answer

All work and no play

Answer

Redrum

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Murder

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Cleaning

Question 6

How much did the costumes cost for the film 'Elizabeth' (1998)?

Accepted Answer

$2 million

Answer

$500,000

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$1 million

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$3 million

Question 7

In 'Titanic,' what percentage of the ship was built as a full-scale set?

Accepted Answer

55%

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25%

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40%

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75%

Question 8

Which actor was originally cast as Morpheus in 'The Matrix'?

Accepted Answer

Will Smith

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Morgan Freeman

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Samuel L. Jackson

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Laurence Fishburne

Question 9

How much did it cost to produce 'Avatar' (2009)?

Accepted Answer

$237 million

Answer

$200 million

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$280 million

Answer

$350 million

Question 10

In 'Inception,' how many real dreams did Christopher Nolan experience to prepare for the script?

Accepted Answer

Nolan kept a dream journal for years

Answer

5 documented dreams

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10 consecutive nights

Answer

He consulted a sleep specialist

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