Question 1

What was Sidney Lumet's final film before his death?

Accepted Answer

This was Sidney Lumet's final film before his death on April 9, 2011 at the age of 86.

Question 2

How did Sidney Lumet change the original script to increase the drama?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Andrew and Hank Hanson were not brothers. Sidney Lumet made this change to increase the drama of the movie.

Question 3

What unusual request did Ethan Hawke make during the nude scene filming?

Accepted Answer

Ethan Hawke insisted on being nude during Marisa Tomei's nude scene and demanded every male crew member strip naked to make her more comfortable.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured this crime thriller?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the New York Film Festival (2007), Toronto International Film Festival (2007), and San Sebastián International Film Festival (2011).

Question 5

What goes wrong in the brothers' robbery plan?

Accepted Answer

When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelry store, the job goes horribly wrong, triggering events that send their family toward a shattering climax.

Question 6

What was Sidney Lumet's final film before his death?

Accepted Answer

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead was Sidney Lumet's final film before his death on April 9, 2011 at age 86.

Question 7

Which major change did Sidney Lumet make to the original script to increase drama?

Accepted Answer

Sidney Lumet changed the characters Andrew and Hank from non-brothers to brothers in the original script to increase the movie's drama, and removed the character of Andrew and Gina's daughter.

Question 8

What unusual accommodation did Ethan Hawke insist on during Marisa Tomei's nude scene?

Accepted Answer

During Gina and Hank's nude scene, Ethan Hawke insisted on being nude himself and demanded every male crew member strip naked to make Marisa Tomei more comfortable.

Question 9

What was Sidney Lumet's reaction to Michael Shannon's audition?

Accepted Answer

After Michael Shannon read just one line at his audition, Sidney Lumet excused him and immediately told the casting director, 'That's who I want.'

Question 10

Which festivals featured Before the Devil Knows You're Dead in 2007?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the New York Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2007.

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