Question 1

What surprising behind-the-scenes event occurred when director Joseph Losey was hospitalized during filming?

Accepted Answer

When Losey was hospitalized with pneumonia for two weeks, Dirk Bogarde continued filming with daily phone instructions, keeping the film on schedule without reshoots upon Losey's return.

Question 2

How did the film's budget and financial success impact its director?

Accepted Answer

Made on a budget of £135,000, it was a box-office and art-house hit, and Losey later claimed it was the only movie where his profit percentage actually made him money.

Question 3

Why was Wendy Craig cast in the film instead of Vanessa Redgrave?

Accepted Answer

Wendy Craig replaced Vanessa Redgrave, who had to drop out because she was pregnant with her eldest child Natasha Richardson.

Question 4

What led to a rare quarrel between director Joseph Losey and writer Harold Pinter during production?

Accepted Answer

When Losey took over the project, he insisted Pinter's script be extensively re-written, causing what Losey claimed was their only quarrel in over 20 years of friendship.

Question 5

Which major film festivals and awards recognized 'The Servant' in 1963?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the New York Film Festival and Venice Film Festival, and won awards at the BAFTA Awards and New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1963.

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