Question 1

Which actor initially declined this movie but was convinced by Quentin Tarantino to join?

Accepted Answer

John Travolta initially declined an offer to be in this movie, but was convinced by Quentin Tarantino to do it.

Question 2

What real-life person inspired the character Martin Weir played by Danny DeVito?

Accepted Answer

According to Elmore Leonard, Martin Weir (Danny DeVito) is based on Leonard's own dealings with Dustin Hoffman.

Question 3

Who played the director of the movie-within-a-movie?

Accepted Answer

Penny Marshall played the director of the movie-within-a-movie.

Question 4

What festival selection did this film receive in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for the Berlin International Film Festival in 1996.

Question 5

What real-life mobster friend inspired the main character's name?

Accepted Answer

Ernest 'Chili' Palmer was Elmore Leonard's friend and namesake of the main character, as one of Ray 'Bones' Barboni's friends.

Question 6

Which actor initially turned down Get Shorty because he doesn't usually do comedies?

Accepted Answer

Gene Hackman initially turned down the movie because he doesn't usually do comedies, but director Barry Sonnenfeld wanted his straight attitude on-set.

Question 7

What real-life inspiration did Elmore Leonard use for the character Martin Weir?

Accepted Answer

According to Elmore Leonard, Martin Weir (played by Danny DeVito) is based on Leonard's own dealings with actor Dustin Hoffman.

Question 8

Who convinced John Travolta to take his role in Get Shorty after he initially declined?

Accepted Answer

John Travolta initially declined an offer to be in the movie but was convinced by Quentin Tarantino to do it.

Question 9

Which film festivals and awards recognized Get Shorty?

Accepted Answer

Get Shorty was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1996 and won awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, Golden Globes, and Writers Guild of America.

Question 10

What is the main conflict that drives the story of Get Shorty?

Accepted Answer

Miami mobster Chili Palmer is sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Hollywood producer Harry Zimm, but ends up pitching his own life story as a movie idea.

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