Question 1

How did John Cleese describe this movie's relationship to 'A Fish Called Wanda'?

Accepted Answer

John Cleese promoted it as 'an equal, not a sequel' to A Fish Called Wanda (1988).

Question 2

What was the purpose of Michael Palin's character in this film compared to his previous role?

Accepted Answer

His gregarious character was intended to make up for his character in A Fish Called Wanda (1988), who had a severe stutter and could barely speak.

Question 3

What clever reference to 'A Fish Called Wanda' appears in the final scene?

Accepted Answer

Rollo Lee (John Cleese) mixes up Willa's name, calling her 'Wanda' once - a reference to A Fish Called Wanda (1988).

Question 4

Why was the original ending of the movie reshot and who directed the new version?

Accepted Answer

Preview audiences disliked the original ending, so it was reshot by Fred Schepisi when Michael Palin returned from an eight-month voyage.

Question 5

What was the unusual policy Rollo Lee implemented at Marwood Zoo to meet profit targets?

Accepted Answer

He enforced a 'fierce creatures' policy where only the most impressive and dangerous animals could remain, though keepers were less enthusiastic.

Question 6

How did John Cleese describe this movie in relation to 'A Fish Called Wanda'?

Accepted Answer

John Cleese promoted it as 'an equal, not a sequel' to 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988).

Question 7

What was the reason for reshooting the original ending of 'Fierce Creatures'?

Accepted Answer

Preview audiences disliked the original ending, leading to a reshoot after delays due to Michael Palin's documentary trip and director availability.

Question 8

What humorous reference to 'A Fish Called Wanda' occurs in the final scene?

Accepted Answer

Rollo Lee (John Cleese) accidentally calls Willa 'Wanda', referencing a similar name mix-up in 'A Fish Called Wanda'.

Question 9

What was the intention behind Michael Palin's character in this movie?

Accepted Answer

His gregarious character was meant to contrast with his stuttering, barely speaking role in 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988).

Question 10

What is the main conflict that drives the plot of 'Fierce Creatures'?

Accepted Answer

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee enforces a 'fierce creatures' policy at Marwood Zoo to meet profit targets, but the keepers resist his demands.

Fierce Creatures

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