Question 1

What real-world bridge was used as the 'Kasundruv Bridge' in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Viaduct of Garabit in France, built by Gustave Eiffel between 1881 and 1884, was used to portray the bridge. It stands 122 meters tall and 565 meters long and is still a railway bridge today.

Question 2

What personal experience influenced writer-director George P. Cosmatos's approach to the film's disease outbreak plot?

Accepted Answer

Cosmatos experienced a cholera outbreak as a child in Egypt, which shaped his view that man-made epidemics are particularly despicable, as stated in his quote about the film's theme.

Question 3

Why did Charlton Heston turn down the lead role in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Heston declined due to not wanting to film for 12 weeks in Italy and Switzerland and believing that disease-themed movies perform poorly at the box office.

Question 4

What unusual incident delayed production in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Vandalism at Delemont Station, where the train was graffitied with political slogans on the roof and inside carriages overnight, discovered during aerial photography.

Question 5

What advice did Ava Gardner give Sophia Loren during filming?

Accepted Answer

Gardner advised Loren to shoot her close-ups first thing in the morning because 'your looks ain't gonna hold out all day,' as noted in a biography.

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