Question 1

Why was director Robert Zemeckis fired from Cocoon before Romancing the Stone even opened?

Accepted Answer

Studio executives were so sure Romancing the Stone would flop that they pre-emptively fired Zemeckis from directing Cocoon (1985). The film's success allowed him to pursue Back to the Future (1985).

Question 2

What tragic backstory is connected to screenwriter Diane Thomas and this film?

Accepted Answer

Diane Thomas was a waitress when Michael Douglas optioned her script for $250,000. She died in a car accident the following year while working with Steven Spielberg, just before the sequel's release.

Question 3

Which famous creative partnership began with Romancing the Stone?

Accepted Answer

This film marked the beginning of director Robert Zemeckis's partnership with composer Alan Silvestri. Silvestri has scored every Zemeckis-directed film since.

Question 4

What real-life connection did Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito have before working together on this film?

Accepted Answer

Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito were roommates in New York City when starting out. Douglas later offered DeVito the role of Ralph in Romancing the Stone as producer and lead actor.

Question 5

What awards did Romancing the Stone receive recognition from?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (1984), Golden Globes (1985), and Writers Guild of America (1985).

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