Question 1

What legal controversy surrounded the film's release in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Ginger Rogers sued the production and distributors for 'misappropriation and infringement of her public personality,' but the case was dismissed as the film only obliquely referenced her and Fred Astaire.

Question 2

What happened to director Federico Fellini shortly after filming wrapped?

Accepted Answer

Two months after filming ended, Fellini fell ill due to a ministroke on August 15th, 1985, but fortunately it had no lasting negative effects on his health.

Question 3

Which major film festivals recognized 'Ginger & Fred' in 1986?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival and São Paulo International Film Festival in 1986.

Question 4

What brings Amelia and Pippo back together after decades apart?

Accepted Answer

They reunite to perform their old music-hall act imitating Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers on a TV variety show.

Question 5

Who plays the character Pippo 'Fred' Botticella in the film?

Accepted Answer

Marcello Mastroianni portrays Pippo 'Fred' Botticella.

Question 6

What legal controversy surrounded the film's release in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Ginger Rogers sued the production and distributors for 'misappropriation and infringement of her public personality,' but the case was dismissed as the film only obliquely referenced her and Fred Astaire.

Question 7

What health scare did director Federico Fellini experience shortly after filming wrapped?

Accepted Answer

Two months after filming ended, Fellini suffered a ministroke on August 15th, 1985, but fortunately it had no lasting negative effects on his health.

Question 8

Which major international film festivals recognized 'Ginger & Fred'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival and São Paulo International Film Festival in 1986.

Question 9

Who plays the character Pippo 'Fred' Botticella in the film?

Accepted Answer

Marcello Mastroianni portrays Pippo 'Fred' Botticella, one half of the reunited music-hall act.

Question 10

What brings Amelia and Pippo back together after decades apart?

Accepted Answer

They reunite to perform their old music-hall act, imitating Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, on a TV variety show.

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