Question 1

What film served as inspiration for a Belgian comic book series?

Accepted Answer

Escape from Fort Bravo inspired the fifth title in the Belgian comic book series Les Tuniques Bleues (The Bluecoats), a graphic novel titled 'Les Déserteurs' (1975).

Question 2

Which Confederate lieutenant in the film is William Holden's real-life brother?

Accepted Answer

The Confederate lieutenant who accompanies Capt. Marsh is Richard Beedle, William Holden's young brother in real life.

Question 3

Why is the film notable for its cinematography technology?

Accepted Answer

It was planned to be filmed in 3D, but was eventually filmed in 2D, the first feature to employ spherical Panavision lenses.

Question 4

How did the film perform financially compared to 'Quo Vadis'?

Accepted Answer

It was John Sturges' biggest money maker thus far, grossing $1.4 million over a year, $200,000 more than 'Quo Vadis'.

Question 5

What unusual box office pattern did this film exhibit?

Accepted Answer

It earned about $110,000 more outside North America than in the USA and Canada, a financial rarity for the time.

Escape from Fort Bravo

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