Question 1

What real-world controversy involved Pete Postlethwaite from Brassed Off?

Accepted Answer

Pete Postlethwaite was heavily criticized by ex-miners for claiming he supported the 1984 strike but believed people should never burn coal, with UK coal mines largely closing due to the 2008 Climate Change Act.

Question 2

Which actor in Brassed Off had prior musical experience relevant to their role?

Accepted Answer

Ewan McGregor knows how to play an instrument, having played the French horn when younger, which is similar in pitch to the Eb tenor horn his character Andy plays.

Question 3

How did the director handle Pete Postlethwaite's final speech to get authentic reactions?

Accepted Answer

The director did not rehearse Pete Postlethwaite's final speech in front of the rest of the cast, wanting genuine reactions from everyone on hearing it.

Question 4

What connection does Brassed Off have to the song 'Tubthumping' by Chumbawamba?

Accepted Answer

A portion of Pete Postlethwaite's speech at the end of the film was sampled by Chumbawamba for the beginning of their 1997 hit 'Tubthumping'.

Question 5

What is the story of Brassed Off about?

Accepted Answer

A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure, and the men's only hope is entering their Grimley Colliery Brass Band into a national competition, with Gloria becoming their key chance to win.

Question 6

What real-world controversy involved Pete Postlethwaite from Brassed Off?

Accepted Answer

Pete Postlethwaite was heavily criticized by ex-miners for claiming he supported the 1984 strike but believed people should never burn coal, with UK coal mines largely closing due to the 2008 Climate Change Act.

Question 7

Which actor in Brassed Off had prior musical experience relevant to their role?

Accepted Answer

Ewan McGregor knows how to play an instrument, having played the French horn when younger, which is similar in pitch to the Eb tenor horn his character Andy plays.

Question 8

How did the director handle Pete Postlethwaite's final speech for authenticity?

Accepted Answer

The director did not rehearse Pete Postlethwaite's final speech in front of the rest of the cast to get genuine reactions from everyone on hearing it.

Question 9

What connection does Brassed Off have to the song 'Tubthumping' by Chumbawamba?

Accepted Answer

A portion of Pete Postlethwaite's speech at the end of the film was sampled by Chumbawamba for the beginning of their 1997 hit 'Tubthumping'.

Question 10

What is the significance of Gloria's car registration number in Brassed Off?

Accepted Answer

Gloria's beetle has the registration number ORE 601L, which humorously references 'ORE & OIL', fitting for a Quantity Surveyor.

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