Question 1

What real-life military experience did the two lead actors bring to their roles?

Accepted Answer

Lee Marvin served as a US Marine wounded at Saipan, while Toshirô Mifune served in the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service during WWII.

Question 2

What production decision led director John Boorman to vow for creative control on future projects?

Accepted Answer

The producers changed the original ending without consulting him, prompting his vow to always retain creative control.

Question 3

Why was this film considered a major box office bomb despite critical praise?

Accepted Answer

Its expensive production, unusual concept, lack of subtitles, and unpopular ending caused it to lose about $4 million, contributing to ABC Films' bankruptcy.

Question 4

What was the original working title for this film?

Accepted Answer

It began filming as 'The Enemy is War' before being released as 'Hell in the Pacific'.

Question 5

What conflict arose between Toshirô Mifune and the script rewrite by Shinobu Hashimoto?

Accepted Answer

Hashimoto's rewrite made Mifune's character a buffoon, turning the film into a comedy. Mifune refused to play it any other way until director Boorman convinced him the rewrite was in error.

Hell in the Pacific

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