Question 1

Why did Richard Burton sometimes need to be carried onto the set during filming?

Accepted Answer

Robert Mitchum recalled that Richard Burton was drinking very heavily during filming and sometimes had to be carried onto the set.

Question 2

Which film was Breakthrough intended as a sequel to?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough was intended as a sequel to Cross of Iron (1977), but it was barely released at all.

Question 3

Where did most of the action scenes in Breakthrough come from?

Accepted Answer

Most of the action scenes were taken from Cross of Iron (1977) and Battle of Britain (1969).

Question 4

Who originally was set to play Steiner before Richard Burton replaced him?

Accepted Answer

Originally James Coburn intended to reprise his Cross of Iron (1977) role as Steiner, but he pulled out at the last minute and was replaced by Richard Burton.

Question 5

What criticism did reviewers have about the four lead actors?

Accepted Answer

The four stars--Richard Burton, Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens and Rod Steiger--were all felt by many reviewers to be too old to play soldiers.

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