Question 1

Which actor considers his role in 'Falling Down' his favorite performance?

Accepted Answer

Michael Douglas considers this his favorite performance of all the movies he has been in.

Question 2

What happened during the Whammy Burger scene that made an actress struggle to stay in character?

Accepted Answer

Deedee Pfeiffer as Sheila had a hard time staying in character after Bill Foster pulls out a firearm, as his lines afterward kept making her giggle and laugh.

Question 3

What was the reception of Ebbe Roe Smith's script before Michael Douglas got involved?

Accepted Answer

Every studio in Hollywood turned down Ebbe Roe Smith's script. Producer Arnold Kopelson was considering cable television when Michael Douglas came across it and pronounced it one of the best he'd ever read.

Question 4

What subtle costume detail appears during the bank scene in 'Falling Down'?

Accepted Answer

The man yelling about being 'not economically viable' in front of the bank is wearing the same clothes as Foster, including the same tie pattern.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the story of 'Falling Down'?

Accepted Answer

An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.

Question 6

Which actor considers his role in 'Falling Down' to be his favorite performance?

Accepted Answer

Michael Douglas considers this his favorite performance of all the movies he has been in.

Question 7

What subtle costume detail connects two characters during the bank scene?

Accepted Answer

The man yelling about being 'not economically viable' in front of the bank wears the same clothes as Foster, including the same tie pattern.

Question 8

What happened during the Whammy Burger scene that made an actress struggle to stay in character?

Accepted Answer

Deedee Pfeiffer as Sheila had a hard time staying in character after Bill Foster pulls out a firearm, as his lines afterward kept making her giggle and laugh.

Question 9

What major film festival featured 'Falling Down' in 1993?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1993.

Question 10

What was the initial reception of Ebbe Roe Smith's script for 'Falling Down' in Hollywood?

Accepted Answer

Every studio in Hollywood turned down Ebbe Roe Smith's script, with producer Arnold Kopelson considering cable television before Michael Douglas championed it.

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