Question 1

Why was Jay C. Flippen's character Jack Lomax written as wheelchair-bound?

Accepted Answer

Jay C. Flippen had a leg amputated in 1965, so his character Jack Lomax was written as wheelchair-bound with the explanation that he broke his back fighting a fire.

Question 2

What did Katharine Ross and Vera Miles say about 'Hellfighters' during production?

Accepted Answer

Katharine Ross called it 'the biggest piece of crap I've ever done!' Vera Miles responded, 'Well, it's not the biggest piece of crap I'VE ever done!'

Question 3

How did a real billionaire's oil well fire help fund the filming of 'Hellfighters'?

Accepted Answer

Billionaire Phillip Anschutz called firefighter Red Adair to put out his burning oil well, then persuaded Universal Studios to pay Adair $100,000 to film the firefighting for 'Hellfighters'.

Question 4

What real Houston news station appears in the film's first fire scene?

Accepted Answer

The news truck at the first fire carries markings of KPRC Channel 2, a real Houston NBC affiliate, and features actual KPRC reporter Chris Chandler.

Question 5

Who plays the oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman in 'Hellfighters'?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne plays Chance Buckman, an oil well fire specialist based on real-life firefighter Red Adair.

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