Question 1

What legendary on-set confrontation reportedly occurred between director Damiano Damiani and two difficult actors?

Accepted Answer

Director Damiano Damiani allegedly beat and whipped actors Gian Maria Volontè and Klaus Kinski on set until they behaved and followed his directions.

Question 2

What was the original intended shooting location for A Bullet for the General, and where was it actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

Director Damiano Damiani originally wanted to shoot the film in Mexico, but this proved impossible, so it was instead filmed in Almería between July and August 1966.

Question 3

Which writer was credited with bringing political aspects to A Bullet for the General, and what was his ideological background?

Accepted Answer

Franco Solinas, a Marxist writer, was credited with the political aspects of the film, which was noted as the first Italian Western to seriously deal with the Mexican Revolution.

Question 4

What is the 'golden machine gun' featured in the film, and what specific type is it?

Accepted Answer

The 'golden machine gun' is a Hotchkiss machine gun, likely an 'Mle 1914' chambered for 7 x 57mm Mauser ammunition.

Question 5

What festival screened A Bullet for the General in 2013?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013.

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