Question 1

What was the first leading role for Stanley Baker?

Accepted Answer

This was the first time Stanley Baker played the leading role in a movie, despite having played major supporting roles for several years.

Question 2

Who met his first wife during filming of Hell Drivers?

Accepted Answer

David McCallum (Jimmy Yately) met his first wife, Jill Ireland (Jill), during filming in autumn 1956.

Question 3

Where was Hawletts' Yard built for the film?

Accepted Answer

Hawletts' Yard was built on the Pinewood Studios back lot, just north of 'H' Stage, approximately where the '007' stage now stands.

Question 4

Which actor stayed with Stanley Baker during filming and named him as an idol?

Accepted Answer

Sean Connery was staying with Stanley Baker and his family around the time of filming, and named Baker as one of his original acting idols.

Question 5

What real-life location corresponds to Tom's fictional hometown?

Accepted Answer

Tom says he is from Blaen Llechau, a small village in South Wales. In reality, Stanley Baker was from Ferndale, the village that Blaen Llechau looks down upon.

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