Question 1

What unusual preparation did Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Belushi undergo for their roles?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Schwarzenegger spent three months learning Russian, while Jim Belushi spent two weeks working at a Chicago police district headquarters.

Question 2

How did director Walter Hill help Arnold Schwarzenegger understand his character?

Accepted Answer

Walter Hill suggested Schwarzenegger watch Greta Garbo in 'Ninotchka' (1939) and emulate her character, which helped him grasp the role immediately.

Question 3

What tragic event occurred during filming and how is it memorialized?

Accepted Answer

Stunt coordinator Bennie E. Dobbins died of a heart attack while staging the snow fight scene in Austria. The film is dedicated to him.

Question 4

Which Hungarian actor had his ego deflated after meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger on set?

Accepted Answer

Gábor Koncz, who played Vagran Rosatavili, described himself as a 'small potato' after meeting Schwarzenegger, despite previously considering himself muscular and tough.

Question 5

What physical changes did Walter Hill request from his two lead actors?

Accepted Answer

Walter Hill asked Arnold Schwarzenegger to lose ten pounds because he thought he was too muscular, and Jim Belushi to gain ten pounds.

Question 6

What unusual preparation did Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Belushi undergo for their roles?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Schwarzenegger spent three months learning Russian, while Jim Belushi spent two weeks working at a Chicago police district headquarters.

Question 7

How did director Walter Hill help Arnold Schwarzenegger understand his character?

Accepted Answer

Walter Hill suggested Schwarzenegger watch Greta Garbo's performance in Ninotchka (1939) and emulate her character, which helped him grasp the role immediately.

Question 8

What happened to the stunt coordinator during filming?

Accepted Answer

Stunt coordinator Bennie E. Dobbins died of a heart attack on set while staging the snow fight scene in Ramsau, Austria. The film is dedicated to him.

Question 9

Which actor had their self-perception changed after meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger?

Accepted Answer

Hungarian action star Gábor Koncz, who played Vagran Rosatavili, described himself as a 'small potato' after meeting Schwarzenegger, having previously considered himself muscular and tough.

Question 10

What physical changes did Walter Hill request from his two lead actors?

Accepted Answer

Walter Hill asked Arnold Schwarzenegger to lose ten pounds because he thought he was too muscular, and asked Jim Belushi to gain ten pounds.

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