Question 1

Which real Washington, D.C. lunch counter appears in a scene where Cal's bag gets stolen?

Accepted Answer

The scene was shot at Ben's Chili Bowl, a real Washington, D.C. lunch counter that has been open on U Street NW since 1958.

Question 2

What was the original casting plan that would have reunited Brad Pitt and Edward Norton?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton originally signed on, which would have reunited them since Fight Club (1999), but Pitt pulled out and was replaced by Russell Crowe, making Norton unavailable.

Question 3

How does Cal's nickname for Representative Stephen Collins reference Pittsburgh?

Accepted Answer

Cal calls his friend Stephen Collins 'Sliberty', which refers to East Liberty, a section of Pittsburgh that natives shorten to 'Sliberty'.

Question 4

Which classic political thriller did director Kevin Macdonald pay homage to through location choices?

Accepted Answer

Director Kevin Macdonald intended the movie to pay homage to All the President's Men (1976) by using the Watergate Hotel and the parking garage as locations.

Question 5

What investigation begins after a congressional aide is killed in Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

A Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, who is his old college friend.

Question 6

Which real Washington, D.C. lunch counter appears in a scene where Cal's bag gets stolen?

Accepted Answer

The scene was shot at Ben's Chili Bowl, a real Washington, D.C. lunch counter that has been open on U Street NW since 1958.

Question 7

What was the original casting plan that would have reunited Brad Pitt and Edward Norton?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton originally signed on, which would have reunited them since Fight Club (1999), but Pitt pulled out and was replaced by Russell Crowe, making Norton unavailable.

Question 8

How does Cal refer to his friend Representative Stephen Collins, and what does it reference?

Accepted Answer

Cal refers to Stephen Collins as "Sliberty," referencing East Liberty, a section of Pittsburgh shortened by natives to "Sliberty," indicating someone is from Pittsburgh.

Question 9

What homage did director Kevin Macdonald intend with the film's locations?

Accepted Answer

Director Kevin Macdonald intended to pay homage to All the President's Men (1976) by using the Watergate Hotel and the parking garage as locations.

Question 10

Where were the newspapers seen in the movie printed?

Accepted Answer

The newspapers seen in the movie were printed on the presses of The Washington Post.

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