Question 1

Which unplanned moment made it into the film when Lt. Colonel Slade was on the street?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Lt. Colonel Slade falls over a garbage can was actually unplanned.

Question 2

How did Al Pacino prepare to portray a blind character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Al Pacino was helped by a school for the blind and made himself appear blind by not allowing his eyes to focus on anything.

Question 3

What was the Thanksgiving job that brings together the two main characters?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Simms takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade to earn money for his flight home for Christmas.

Question 4

Which major film festivals screened 'Scent of a Woman' decades after its release?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Locarno International Film Festival and San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2022, and at the Venice Film Festival in 2010.

Question 5

How long did Al Pacino and Gabrielle Anwar rehearse their famous tango scene?

Accepted Answer

Al Pacino and Gabrielle Anwar rehearsed their tango for 2 weeks, and the scene took 3 days to shoot.

Question 6

Which unplanned moment made it into the film?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Lt. Colonel Slade falls over a garbage can was actually unplanned.

Question 7

How did Al Pacino prepare to play a blind character?

Accepted Answer

He was helped by a school for the blind and made himself appear blind by not allowing his eyes to focus on anything.

Question 8

What was the Thanksgiving job that brings Charlie and Frank together?

Accepted Answer

Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade to earn money for his flight home for Christmas.

Question 9

Which festivals screened this film decades after its release?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Locarno International Film Festival and San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2022, and the Venice Film Festival in 2010.

Question 10

Who almost played Frank Slade instead of Al Pacino?

Accepted Answer

Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, Dustin Hoffman and Joe Pesci were considered after Al Pacino originally turned down the lead role.

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