Question 1

What near-fatal accident occurred during filming involving Gérard Depardieu's truck?

Accepted Answer

A stunt went wrong when a technician didn't properly secure a steel cable to Depardieu's ten-ton truck, causing it to snap and slam into actor Jean Benguigui. Producers then doubled Benguigui's salary.

Question 2

Which two actors played characters with the same names in a previous Francis Veber film?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu played François Pignon and Jean Lucas respectively in both this film and The ComDads (1983), though the films are unrelated.

Question 3

Why do the police suspect Lucas is involved in the bank robbery?

Accepted Answer

After leaving jail determined to reform, Lucas is taken hostage in a bank by a hare-brained robber, but no cops believe he isn't part of the action.

Question 4

What was significant about this film in Francis Veber's collaboration with Pierre Richard?

Accepted Answer

This was the last of three consecutive Veber films co-starring Richard and Depardieu, and the last Veber film to star Richard, who had been in all his directorial works up to that point.

Question 5

What accident on set led to an actor getting his salary doubled?

Accepted Answer

A stunt went wrong when a technician didn't properly secure a steel cable to a ten-ton truck driven by Gérard Depardieu, causing the cable to snap and the truck to slam into actor Jean Benguigui. Producers then doubled Benguigui's salary.

Question 6

Which major award nomination did The Fugitives receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was nominated for a César Award in 1987.

Question 7

Which two actors played characters with the same names in a previous film by the same director?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu played characters named François Pignon and Jean Lucas respectively in both this film and The ComDads (1983), though they are not meant to be the same characters.

Question 8

What was the American remake of this film called and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

The film was remade in America three years later in 1989 as Three Fugitives (1989) by the same director.

Question 9

What misunderstanding drives the plot of The Fugitives?

Accepted Answer

After coming out of jail determined to be a good citizen, Lucas is taken hostage in a bank by a hare-brained robber, but no cops believe he isn't part of the action.

Question 10

Which award ceremony recognized The Fugitives in 1987?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the César Awards in 1987.

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