Question 1

Why do most shots of RoboCop show him getting out of the police car rather than sitting inside?

Accepted Answer

Peter Weller didn't fit into the car in full costume, so he wore only the top part and sat in his underwear for interior shots. To maintain the illusion, most shots show his robotic feet exiting first.

Question 2

How did the heavy RoboCop suit affect Peter Weller during filming in hot weather?

Accepted Answer

The suit weighed about 80 lbs, causing Weller to lose 3 lbs of water weight per day. Filming in Dallas in August with temperatures over 100°F led to the installation of an internal cooling system with tubes for cold air.

Question 3

What convinced director Paul Verhoeven to take on RoboCop after initially rejecting it?

Accepted Answer

Verhoeven threw the script away, thinking it was a dumb action movie, but his wife Martine read it fully and pointed out its satirical and allegorical layers, which persuaded him to direct.

Question 4

Which festivals has RoboCop been featured in over the years?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the BFI London Film Festival in 1987, Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 2017, and Locarno International Film Festival in 2021.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in RoboCop's story?

Accepted Answer

In a violent Detroit, corporation OCP privatizes the police and uses cop Alex Murphy's body to create the RoboCop cyborg. When RoboCop learns of OCP's nefarious plans, he turns against his masters.

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