Question 1

What real-life deception did author Frederick Forsyth use while researching the novel that inspired this film?

Accepted Answer

While researching the novel in the early 1970s, Frederick Forsyth pretended he was financing a coup d'état in Equatorial Guinea to gain access to underworld figures like mercenaries and arms dealers.

Question 2

How much of Tom Berenger's role was reportedly cut from the final film?

Accepted Answer

Tom Berenger has said that around half of his role was omitted from the final release print, and Helen Shaver, who played his wife, was totally eliminated from it.

Question 3

What is the real-world name and origin of the 'XM-18' grenade launcher featured in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The 'XM-18' grenade launcher is actually the Manville Gun, designed by Charles Manville in 1935 as a multi-barrel shotgun and updated in 1936 as a 25mm grenade launcher with 18-shot capacity.

Question 4

What did Christopher Walken hear from viewers about the airport corruption scene?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Walken said several people told him the corruption his character encounters at the airport in the fictional African country is surprisingly realistic, matching their own experiences.

Question 5

Who performed an uncredited rewrite on the script?

Accepted Answer

Michael Cimino did an uncredited rewrite on the script.

The Dogs of War

Customers also watched

Loved this film?

Share with others