Question 1

What secret did the filmmakers keep about Harry before the movie's release?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers kept Harry a secret prior to release, showing only glimpses in publicity materials and trailers. Poor box-office returns were blamed on failure to sell that a Bigfoot was the film's star.

Question 2

Which actor played the friendly Bigfoot Harry, and how was his height enhanced for the role?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Peter Hall played Harry. His already immense height of 7'2" was increased to over eight feet with makeup, as evidenced when he stands next to 6'4" co-star John Lithgow.

Question 3

What surprising connection exists between a statue in Dr. Wrightwood's office and John Lithgow's career?

Accepted Answer

The statue in Dr. Wrightwood's office is the gremlin from Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (1963). John Lithgow starred in a remake of that sketch in Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983).

Question 4

How did the Henderson family first encounter Harry in the forest?

Accepted Answer

Returning from a hunting trip, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. They initially fear it was a man, but discover it's a "bigfoot" they think is dead, so they take it home hoping for money.

Question 5

Which special effects artist considers Harry his greatest creation?

Accepted Answer

Special makeup effects artist Rick Baker says that Harry is his greatest and favorite character that he created.

Question 6

Why did the Henderson family initially bring Harry home?

Accepted Answer

After hitting what they thought was a dead bigfoot with their car, they took it home thinking "there could be some money in this."

Question 7

Which actor played the friendly giant Harry, and how was his height enhanced for the role?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Peter Hall played Harry. His already immense height of 7'2" was increased to over eight feet with makeup, as evidenced when he stands next to 6'4" John Lithgow.

Question 8

What connection exists between a statue in Dr. Wrightwood's office and John Lithgow's career?

Accepted Answer

The statue is the gremlin from Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (1963), and John Lithgow starred in a remake of that sketch in Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983).

Question 9

How was Harry kept secret before the film's release, and what was blamed for its poor box office?

Accepted Answer

Only glimpses were shown in publicity materials and trailers. Poor returns were blamed on failure to sell that a Bigfoot was the star, leading to overseas title changes.

Question 10

Which special effects artist created Harry, and what did he say about the character?

Accepted Answer

Special makeup effects artist Rick Baker created Harry, calling him his greatest and favorite character.

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