Question 1

Why does the film end with Eddie listening to a newly written song instead of a rock 'n' roll classic?

Accepted Answer

The rights to authentic rock 'n' roll recordings like Elvis Presley's 'Blue Suede Shoes' were prohibitively expensive, so Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote a new song instead.

Question 2

Which BAFTA award was this film nominated for?

Accepted Answer

The film received a BAFTA Award nomination in 1972.

Question 3

Who originally planned to direct 'Gumshoe' but handed the role to Stephen Frears?

Accepted Answer

Albert Finney was originally going to direct, but he was so immersed in his characterization that he handed over directing to his assistant Stephen Frears.

Question 4

What does the slang term 'gumshoe' mean according to the film's publicity?

Accepted Answer

The American Dictionary of Slang defined 'gumshoe' as 'a hard, foot-slogging private eye'.

Question 5

Which old movie does De Fries watch in his hotel room when Eddie visits?

Accepted Answer

De Fries watches the film 'Born Yesterday' (1950) in his hotel room.

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