Question 1

What nickname did Dustin Hoffman give to 'Mad City'?

Accepted Answer

Dustin Hoffman has referred to this movie as 'Mad Shitty' in interviews when discussing films he dislikes or that performed poorly.

Question 2

Which 1951 film does 'Mad City' resemble in plot?

Accepted Answer

The movie's plot bears a resemblance to the Kirk Douglas production 'Ace in the Hole' from 1951.

Question 3

How did the pastor in the news montage get his role?

Accepted Answer

The pastor was watching filming at his church, talked with an assistant director who invited him to appear, and had no prior acting experience.

Question 4

What book featured 'Mad City' as a recommended overlooked film?

Accepted Answer

In 2018, it was included in the book '101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed' by Australian film critic David Stratton.

Question 5

Who plays the museum guard who takes hostages to get his job back?

Accepted Answer

John Travolta plays Sam, the museum guard who loses his job and tries to get it back at gunpoint.

Question 6

What nickname did Dustin Hoffman give to 'Mad City'?

Accepted Answer

Dustin Hoffman has referred to the movie as 'Mad Shitty' in interviews, a nickname he gives to films he dislikes or that perform poorly.

Question 7

How did the pastor in the news montage end up in the film?

Accepted Answer

The pastor was watching the filming at his church, talked with an assistant director, and was invited to appear; he had no prior acting experience.

Question 8

Which classic film does 'Mad City' resemble in plot?

Accepted Answer

The movie's plot bears a resemblance to the Kirk Douglas production 'Ace in the Hole' from 1951.

Question 9

Who plays the cop with the shotgun in the trailer, and what else is she known for?

Accepted Answer

Teresa O'Kane plays the cop with the shotgun in the trailer; she is also the author of the book 'Safari Jema, A Journey of Love and Adventure from Casablanca to Cape Town.'

Question 10

What recognition did 'Mad City' receive in 2018?

Accepted Answer

In 2018, it was included in the book '101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed' by Australian film critic David Stratton.

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