Question 1

What surprising school connection did director Ron Howard have with one of his stars?

Accepted Answer

Ron Howard went to school with Rene Russo and admitted he had a crush on her, but was too shy to ask her out. Russo later admitted she also fancied him.

Question 2

What emergency medical issue delayed production of the film?

Accepted Answer

Production was delayed a few days when Mel Gibson needed an emergency appendectomy.

Question 3

Why does Jimmy Shaker carry multiple handguns in the film?

Accepted Answer

Carrying 2-3 handguns was common NYPD practice since early days when they were forbidden to use speedloaders for revolvers.

Question 4

What was the original source material for this kidnapping thriller?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on a 1954 episode of The United States Steel Hour called Fearful Decision, which was later adapted into the 1956 film Ransom!

Question 5

What unique tactic does the rich father try against the kidnappers?

Accepted Answer

After initially cooperating with police when his son is kidnapped, the rich man tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

Question 6

What surprising school connection did director Ron Howard have with actress Rene Russo?

Accepted Answer

Ron Howard went to school with Rene Russo and admitted he had a crush on her but was too shy to ask her out, while Russo also fancied him but never acted on it.

Question 7

What emergency medical issue delayed production of the film?

Accepted Answer

Production was delayed a few days when star Mel Gibson needed an emergency appendectomy.

Question 8

Why does Jimmy Shaker carry multiple handguns in the film?

Accepted Answer

Carrying 2-3 handguns was common NYPD practice because early officers were forbidden from using speedloaders for their revolvers, so they carried backup and off-duty guns.

Question 9

What was the original source material for this kidnapping thriller?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on a 1954 episode of The United States Steel Hour called 'Fearful Decision,' which was so well-received it was restaged in 1955 and adapted into the film 'Ransom!' in 1956.

Question 10

What unique tactic does the wealthy father try against the kidnappers?

Accepted Answer

After initially cooperating with police when his son is kidnapped, the rich man tries a unique tactic against the criminals instead.

Ransom

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