Question 1

What prank did Russell Crowe pull on young castmates during filming?

Accepted Answer

After filming a scene at a school, Russell Crowe pranked young castmates by screaming and ripping out his hair—his realistic gray wig fooled many until the crew erupted in laughter.

Question 2

Which real-life official played themselves in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mike Moore, the Attorney General of Mississippi, played himself in scenes involving the lawsuit.

Question 3

What connection did Marlon Brando have to this film according to Russell Crowe?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe revealed that Marlon Brando was a big fan of his performance in this movie, watched it repeatedly, and left Crowe a book from his estate upon his death.

Question 4

What notable Oscar streak began for Russell Crowe with this film?

Accepted Answer

This was the first of three consecutive years Russell Crowe received Best Actor Oscar nominations for films also nominated for Best Picture, followed by Gladiator (2000) and A Beautiful Mind (2001).

Question 5

Was the courtroom where Jeffrey Wigand gave his deposition a constructed set?

Accepted Answer

No, filmmakers used the actual courtroom in Jackson County, Mississippi where the real Jeffrey Wigand's deposition was given.

Question 6

What prank did Russell Crowe pull on young castmates during filming?

Accepted Answer

After filming a scene at a school, Russell Crowe pranked young castmates by screaming and ripping out his hair, fooling many with his realistic gray wig until the crew erupted in laughter.

Question 7

Which real-life official played themselves in the film's lawsuit scenes?

Accepted Answer

Mike Moore, the Attorney General of Mississippi, played himself in the scenes involving the lawsuit.

Question 8

What connection did Marlon Brando have to this film according to Russell Crowe?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe revealed that Marlon Brando was a big fan of this movie because of his performance, watched it repeatedly, and left Crowe a book from his estate after his death.

Question 9

How did this film begin Russell Crowe's unique Oscar nomination streak?

Accepted Answer

This was the first of three movies in three successive years where Russell Crowe was nominated for Best Actor in a film also nominated for Best Picture, followed by Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind.

Question 10

Was the courtroom where Jeffrey Wigand gave his deposition a set?

Accepted Answer

No, the filmmakers used the actual courtroom in Jackson County, Mississippi where the real Jeffrey Wigand's deposition was given.

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