Question 1

What did executive producer George Harrison say about working with Madonna and Sean Penn on the film?

Accepted Answer

George Harrison called Sean Penn "a pain in the arse" and said Madonna needed to realize "you can be a fabulous person and be humble as well." The experience was so stressful he began smoking again.

Question 2

What unusual challenges did the crew face while filming on location in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Several crew members got food poisoning, and there were infestations of rats living under the actors' trailers during location shooting in Asia.

Question 3

What happened to the original soundtrack for the movie?

Accepted Answer

The original soundtrack was never officially released. In 2004, two songs written for the film appeared in the re-mastered version of George Harrison's album "Cloud Nine."

Question 4

What brings the fortune hunter and missionary nurse together in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Glendon Wasey, a fortune hunter seeking to leave China, and Gloria Tatlock, a missionary nurse seeking opium for her patients, are set on a hectic quest for stolen drugs against Shanghai's thugs and smugglers.

Question 5

What cameo appearance does George Harrison make in the film?

Accepted Answer

George Harrison appears on stage in a white suit during the first nightclub scene.

Question 6

What did executive producer George Harrison say about working with Madonna and Sean Penn on the film?

Accepted Answer

George Harrison called Sean Penn "a pain in the arse" and said Madonna needed to learn humility, adding the experience was so stressful it made him start smoking again.

Question 7

What unusual problems did the crew face while shooting on location in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Several crew members got food poisoning, and there were infestations of rats living under the actors' trailers during location shooting.

Question 8

What was Madonna's opinion of executive producer George Harrison?

Accepted Answer

Madonna said George Harrison was "great, very understanding and sympathetic," noting he gave her more advice on dealing with press than on making movies.

Question 9

What happened to the original soundtrack for the movie?

Accepted Answer

The original soundtrack was never officially released, but two songs written for the film appeared in the 2004 re-mastered version of George Harrison's album "Cloud Nine."

Question 10

What brings the fortune hunter and missionary nurse together in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Glendon Wasey seeks a fast track out of China, while Gloria Tatlock seeks opium's curing powers for patients; fate sets them on a hectic quest for stolen drugs against Shanghai's thugs and smugglers.

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