Question 1

Which real-life prison was used for the opening scene of The Badlanders?

Accepted Answer

The opening scene, of Alan Ladd's character being released from prison, was filmed at the Yuma Territorial Prison in Yuma, Arizona.

Question 2

How did the 1958 musicians' strike affect the film's score?

Accepted Answer

The 1958 musicians' strike forced MGM to score the film with stock cues from earlier films, many sub-standard or inappropriate, which remains the film's chief weak spot.

Question 3

What is the connection between The Badlanders and the novel The Asphalt Jungle?

Accepted Answer

The Badlanders is based on the 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett, with the story given an 1898 setting. It is the second film adaptation following the 1950 noir classic.

Question 4

Which actors were considered for the lead before Alan Ladd was cast?

Accepted Answer

According to columnist Hedda Hopper, William Holden, James Cagney, and Paul Newman were considered for the lead before Alan Ladd was finally cast.

Question 5

How did Ernest Borgnine meet his future wife Katy Jurado?

Accepted Answer

Ernest Borgnine met his future wife Katy Jurado while working on this film. A rumor started by a reporter led to his divorce, and he and Jurado married in 1959, remaining together until 1963.

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