Question 1

What real-life incident inspired a method of catching criminals in 'Sea of Love'?

Accepted Answer

The apprehension of criminals by arranging a 'Meet the Yankees' breakfast was based on an actual event.

Question 2

How did an unscripted moment with a real New Yorker make it into the final cut of 'Sea of Love'?

Accepted Answer

Al Pacino's character gets rudely bumped into on 5th Avenue while courting Ellen Barkin's character; this was caused by a real person, not an extra, and Pacino incorporated it into his performance.

Question 3

Why was Al Pacino initially hesitant to star in 'Sea of Love', and who convinced him?

Accepted Answer

Pacino was hurting from the failure of 'Revolution' and had financial troubles; Diane Keaton found the script and told him it was what he was meant to do, convincing him to take the role.

Question 4

What personal struggles does detective Frank Keller face while investigating murders linked to lonely hearts columns?

Accepted Answer

Frank Keller is unsettled after twenty years on the force, could retire, and hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague, all while getting dangerously involved with a suspect.

Question 5

Which actor was originally intended for the lead role in 'Sea of Love' before Al Pacino took over?

Accepted Answer

Novelist Richard Price originally wrote the screenplay for Dustin Hoffman, but he wanted too many re-writes, so Al Pacino took over the role.

Question 6

What real-life incident inspired the criminals' apprehension method in the film?

Accepted Answer

The apprehension of criminals by arranging a 'Meet the Yankees' breakfast was based on an actual event.

Question 7

How did Diane Keaton convince Al Pacino to star in this film?

Accepted Answer

Diane Keaton found the script and told Pacino he wasn't an 'A-List' actor anymore, convincing him this was the role he was meant to do while he was going broke with tax problems.

Question 8

Which actor was originally intended for the lead role before Al Pacino took over?

Accepted Answer

Novelist Richard Price originally wrote the screenplay for Dustin Hoffman, but he wanted too many re-writes, so Al Pacino took over the role.

Question 9

What unscripted moment with a real New Yorker made it into the final cut?

Accepted Answer

A scene where Al Pacino's character gets rudely bumped into on 5th Avenue while trying to court Ellen Barkin's character was an unscripted moment caused by a real New Yorker, not an extra.

Question 10

What personal struggles does detective Frank Keller face while investigating the murders?

Accepted Answer

Frank Keller is unsettled after twenty years on the force, could retire, and hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague, while getting dangerously involved with a suspect.

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