Question 1

How did Jackie Kong land Martin Landau for The Being?

Accepted Answer

Director Jackie Kong pretended to be an actor interested in Martin Landau's theater workshop to give him her script. Impressed with her straightforwardness, he accepted the role.

Question 2

What was the original title and premiere location of The Being?

Accepted Answer

The film had its red carpet premiere at the El Con Mall theater in Tucson AZ on May 8, 1981 under the title 'Beauty and the Beast'.

Question 3

What was Bill Osco's background before producing The Being?

Accepted Answer

Producer Bill Osco previously made sexually explicit films such as the 1974 sexploitation film Flesh Gordon. The Being marked his departure from that genre.

Question 4

Why was Jackie Kong given a $4.5 million budget despite no experience?

Accepted Answer

Writer and director Jackie Kong, a recent college graduate, was given a $4.5 million budget from then-husband, producer Bill Osco, despite having no professional film-making experience.

Question 5

What is the basic plot of The Being?

Accepted Answer

Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into a horrible mutant monster. The police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster as it kills townspeople.

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