Question 1

What unusual production circumstances led to the filming of Going Overboard?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in May 1989 on a small cruise ship sailing from New Orleans to Cancun, Mexico, which was filled with 50 past and present beauty queens heading to the Miss Universe Pageant.

Question 2

How quickly was Going Overboard made from concept to completion?

Accepted Answer

The project went from concept to completion in three months: written in three days, cast in one day, prepared in two days, filmed in six days, with two additional days for pick-ups, on a budget of $800,000.

Question 3

Which future comedy star made their film debut in Going Overboard?

Accepted Answer

This was the first film role for Adam Sandler, who has since collaborated with co-star Allen Covert on almost every Sandler movie.

Question 4

What technical mishap occurred during the filming of Going Overboard?

Accepted Answer

The camera crew forgot to bring a box of lenses on the ship, forcing the director of photography to shoot with the wrong lenses.

Question 5

What is the basic premise of Going Overboard?

Accepted Answer

A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.

Question 6

What unusual production circumstances led to the filming of Going Overboard?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in May 1989 on a small cruise ship sailing from New Orleans to Cancun that was filled with 50 past and present beauty queens heading to the Miss Universe Pageant.

Question 7

How quickly was Going Overboard produced from concept to completion?

Accepted Answer

The project went from concept to completion in three months: written in three days, cast in one day, prepared in two days, filmed in six days, with two additional days for pick-ups.

Question 8

Which future comedy star made their film debut in Going Overboard?

Accepted Answer

Adam Sandler made his first film appearance in Going Overboard, playing Schecky Moskowitz. This was also the first film role for Allen Covert.

Question 9

What technical mishap occurred during the filming of Going Overboard?

Accepted Answer

The camera crew forgot to bring a box of lenses on the ship, forcing the director of photography to shoot with the wrong lenses.

Question 10

Who plays the character Dickie Diamond in Going Overboard, and who inspired this character?

Accepted Answer

Scott LaRose plays Dickie Diamond, a character based on comedian Andrew Dice Clay.

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