Question 1

Which future star appears as an extra in a courtroom scene with Meryl Streep?

Accepted Answer

A young Paul Giamatti appears as an extra in the courtroom scene where Meryl Streep enters to appear before the grand jury.

Question 2

What significant change was made to the Ryan family's background during development?

Accepted Answer

The Ryans were originally a wealthy Jewish-American family, but the studio changed them to generic Caucasians, avoiding anti-Semitism themes and casting concerns.

Question 3

Where was the film primarily shot on location?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot on location in Egremont, Massachusetts at Rathbun Farm, with additional scenes in Pittsfield, Lee, Great Barrington, Lenox, and Springfield.

Question 4

What was Wesley Addy's final film role?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Addy's final film role was playing Judge Grady in this movie.

Question 5

Who narrates the trailer for the film?

Accepted Answer

The trailer is narrated by Hal Douglas.

Question 6

Which future Oscar nominee appears as an extra in a courtroom scene?

Accepted Answer

A young Paul Giamatti appears as an extra in the courtroom scene where Meryl Streep enters to appear before the grand jury.

Question 7

How was the Ryan family's background changed from the original concept?

Accepted Answer

The Ryans were originally a wealthy Jewish-American family, but the studio changed them to generic Caucasians, avoiding anti-Semitism themes and casting concerns.

Question 8

Where was the film primarily shot on location?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot on location in Egremont, Massachusetts at Rathbun Farm, with additional filming in Pittsfield, Lee, Great Barrington, Lenox, and Springfield.

Question 9

What was Wesley Addy's final film role?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Addy's final film role was playing Judge Grady in this movie.

Question 10

What central conflict do the parents face in the story?

Accepted Answer

Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.

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