Question 1

What unusual deal did Warner Bros. offer Warren Beatty due to their lack of faith in the film?

Accepted Answer

Warner Bros. offered first-time producer Warren Beatty 40% of the gross instead of a minimal fee because they had little faith in the movie, which went on to gross over $70 million.

Question 2

Why wasn't Shirley MacLaine cast as Bonnie Parker after being a strong possibility?

Accepted Answer

When Warren Beatty decided to play Clyde Barrow himself, he chose not to cast his sister Shirley MacLaine as Bonnie Parker for obvious reasons.

Question 3

What real-life skill made Clyde Barrow particularly dangerous to law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

In real life, Clyde Barrow was a highly dangerous marksman who had mastered most firearms, including the Browning automatic rifle and Thompson submachine gun.

Question 4

Which festivals has Bonnie and Clyde been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 1968, Cannes Film Festival in 2008, and Berlin International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Bonnie and Clyde?

Accepted Answer

Bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with ex-con Clyde Barrow, and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks in the 1930s.

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