Question 1

What Shakespearean play inspired the title of 'Mortal Thoughts'?

Accepted Answer

The title refers to William Shakespeare's 'The Tragedy of Macbeth', specifically a line from Act I, Scene 5 spoken by Lady Macbeth.

Question 2

How did Bruce Willis's involvement affect his character's role in the film?

Accepted Answer

The James Urbanski role was only a tiny part until Bruce Willis agreed to do the film, expanding its significance.

Question 3

What real-life relationship existed between two cast members during the film's production?

Accepted Answer

Cast members Demi Moore and Bruce Willis were married at the time this movie was made and first released.

Question 4

Why was the ending of 'Mortal Thoughts' decided so late in production?

Accepted Answer

Director Alan Rudolph said no one really knew what the ending would be; they decided it a half-day before shooting it.

Question 5

Who replaced Claude Kerven as director of 'Mortal Thoughts' and why?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rudolph replaced Claude Kerven as director; Kerven was allegedly fired before filming began and quit after the first week.

Question 6

What Shakespearean connection does the film's title have?

Accepted Answer

The title references 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' (Act I, Scene 5), where Lady Macbeth says 'Come, you spirits / That tend on mortal thoughts...' while preparing for murder.

Question 7

How did Bruce Willis' involvement change the James Urbanski role?

Accepted Answer

The James Urbanski role was originally a tiny part until Bruce Willis agreed to do the film, which presumably expanded it.

Question 8

What real-life relationship existed between two cast members during filming?

Accepted Answer

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis were married at the time the movie was made and first released.

Question 9

Why was the ending of the film decided so late?

Accepted Answer

Director Alan Rudolph said no one knew what the ending would be until a half-day before shooting it, when they decided what it should be.

Question 10

What happened to the original director Claude Kerven?

Accepted Answer

Claude Kerven was allegedly fired before filming began and replaced by Alan Rudolph, though he quit after the first week and received only a screenwriting credit.

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