Question 1

Which real-life sports betting guru inspired Al Pacino's character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Al Pacino's character Walter is based on the sports betting guru Stu Feiner.

Question 2

How was Rene Russo's role in the film specifically tailored for her?

Accepted Answer

Writer Dan Gilroy wrote the part of Toni for his wife Rene Russo, using her real-life sister's name Toni for the character.

Question 3

What real football league footage appears in the film's trailer and DVD ads?

Accepted Answer

The trailer and DVD ads feature real clips from various USFL games (1982-1987), showing teams like the Tampa Bay Bandits and Houston Gamblers.

Question 4

What personal connection did Matthew McConaughey have to a football rivalry mentioned in the film?

Accepted Answer

When McConaughey's character mentions Texas vs. Oklahoma, it references his alma mater University of Texas and its rivalry with Oklahoma University.

Question 5

What former athlete gets involved with sports gambling in the film's story?

Accepted Answer

A former college athlete joins a sports consultant to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.

Question 6

What real-life sports betting guru inspired Al Pacino's character in Two for the Money?

Accepted Answer

Al Pacino's character Walter is based on the sports betting guru Stu Feiner.

Question 7

How was Rene Russo's role as Toni specifically tailored for her?

Accepted Answer

Writer Dan Gilroy (Russo's husband) wrote the part of Toni for her, using her real-life sister's name Toni for the character.

Question 8

What real football league footage appears in the film's trailer and DVD ads?

Accepted Answer

The trailer and DVD ads use real clips from various USFL games (1982-1987), showing teams like the Tampa Bay Bandits and Houston Gamblers.

Question 9

What personal connection did Matthew McConaughey have to a football rivalry mentioned in his character's phone call?

Accepted Answer

When Brandon mentions Texas vs. Oklahoma, McConaughey—a University of Texas graduate—is familiar with that football rivalry.

Question 10

What real sports advice service number was used in Walter's TV show?

Accepted Answer

The phone number 1-800-BET-ON-IT featured in Walter's show was an actual sports advice service number at the film's release.

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