Question 1

What real-life training did Rutger Hauer undergo for his role as a blind swordsman?

Accepted Answer

Rutger Hauer trained with a real blind judoka, Lynn Manning, to learn how to move like a blind person, and practiced swordplay with Shō Kosugi for additional weeks of filming.

Question 2

Why was a planned sequel to 'Blind Fury' never made?

Accepted Answer

A sequel was planned after principal photography but never materialized due to the movie's performance at the box office.

Question 3

What was the original inspiration for 'Blind Fury'?

Accepted Answer

The film was developed as an American remake of the Japanese feature 'Zatoichi Challenged' (1967), which Tim Matheson screened for producer Daniel Grodnik.

Question 4

Who plays the blind Vietnam veteran turned swordsman in the film?

Accepted Answer

Rutger Hauer portrays Nick Parker, the blind Vietnam vet trained as a swordfighter.

Question 5

What unusual credit did Brandon Call receive despite having prior film experience?

Accepted Answer

Brandon Call received an 'introducing' credit even though he had previously appeared in theatrical movies like 'Jagged Edge' and 'The Black Cauldron'.

Question 6

What real-life training did Rutger Hauer undergo for his role as a blind swordsman?

Accepted Answer

Rutger Hauer trained with a real blind judoka, Lynn Manning, to learn how to move like a blind man, and also trained with Shō Kosugi for swordplay, practicing daily at 4:30 AM for seven weeks.

Question 7

Why was a sequel to Blind Fury never made?

Accepted Answer

A sequel was planned after principal photography but never materialized due to the movie's performance at the box office.

Question 8

How did Tim Matheson become a producer on Blind Fury?

Accepted Answer

Tim Matheson was introduced to producer Daniel Grodnik by screenwriter Charles Robert Carner, and after screening the Japanese film Zatoichi Challenged (1967) for Grodnik, he became a producer on the American remake project.

Question 9

What unusual credit did Brandon Call receive despite previous film roles?

Accepted Answer

Brandon Call received an 'introducing' credit in Blind Fury, even though he had already appeared in earlier theatrical movies like Jagged Edge (1985) and The Black Cauldron (1985).

Question 10

What is the basic plot of Blind Fury?

Accepted Answer

A blind Vietnam veteran, trained as a swordfighter, comes to America and helps rescue the son of a fellow soldier.

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