Question 1

What real-life location was used to film the nightclub murder scene?

Accepted Answer

The nightclub scenes, including the murder, were filmed on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, specifically in the ship's pool area.

Question 2

How many different versions of the title song appear in the film, and who performed them?

Accepted Answer

The George Gershwin song "Someone to Watch Over Me" is heard in three renditions: by Sting at the start, Roberta Flack over the end credits, and Gene Simmons with Richard Wyands, Doug Watkins and J.C. Heard from a 1961 version.

Question 3

Why was Lorraine Bracco cast as Ellie Keegan according to director Ridley Scott?

Accepted Answer

Ridley Scott wanted someone fiercely independent and humorous who was the antithesis of Claire Gregory yet equivalent to her, and felt Bracco fulfilled those requirements.

Question 4

What connection did Ridley Scott make between Tom Berenger's role in 'Platoon' and casting him in this film?

Accepted Answer

While looking for an editor, Scott saw Tom Berenger as Sergeant Barnes in 'Platoon' and thought he was the antithesis of Mike Keegan, which made him want Berenger for the role.

Question 5

What is the basic premise of 'Someone to Watch Over Me'?

Accepted Answer

Upper class New Yorker Claire Gregory witnesses a murder in a nightclub, and recently promoted Detective Mike Keegan is assigned to protect her.

Question 6

Which real-life ocean liner was used as the filming location for the nightclub and murder scenes?

Accepted Answer

The nightclub scenes, including the murder scene in the pool area, were filmed on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California.

Question 7

How many different renditions of the title song 'Someone to Watch Over Me' appear in the film, and who performed them?

Accepted Answer

Three renditions appear: Sting's version at the start, Roberta Flack's over the end credits, and a 1961 version by Gene Simmons with Richard Wyands, Doug Watkins and J.C. Heard.

Question 8

What was significant about Lorraine Bracco's role in this film for her career?

Accepted Answer

It was her first major role in a cinema movie, playing Ellie Keegan.

Question 9

What connection did director Ridley Scott make between Tom Berenger's role in 'Platoon' and casting him as Mike Keegan?

Accepted Answer

Scott saw Berenger as Sergeant Barnes in 'Platoon' and thought he was the antithesis of Mike Keegan, which made him want Berenger for the role.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that sets the plot in motion?

Accepted Answer

Upper class New Yorker Claire Gregory witnesses a murder in a nightclub, leading to recently promoted Detective Mike Keegan being assigned to protect her.

Someone to Watch Over Me

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