Question 1

Why did director Sidney Lumet use the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee' for the TV version of Q&A?

Accepted Answer

Sidney Lumet was unhappy with how the movie was edited for television, so he had his name removed and replaced with the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee' for the television broadcast version.

Question 2

What physical transformation did Nick Nolte undergo for his role as Mike Brennan?

Accepted Answer

Nick Nolte gained 50 pounds for his role as Brennan in Q&A.

Question 3

Which real-life married couple played Kevin and Agnes Quinn in the film?

Accepted Answer

Patrick O'Neal (Kevin Quinn) and Cynthia O'Neal (Agnes Quinn) were married in real life.

Question 4

What historical reference is hidden in the name 'Seabury' given to one character?

Accepted Answer

The name 'Seabury' references the Seabury investigation, which toppled Mayor Jimmy Walker and was one of the major investigations of municipal corruption in the twentieth century.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of Q&A?

Accepted Answer

A young district attorney seeks to prove a case against a corrupt police detective, but encounters his former lover and her new protector, a crime boss who refuses to help him.

Question 6

Why did director Sidney Lumet use the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee' for the television version of Q&A?

Accepted Answer

Sidney Lumet was unhappy with how the movie was edited for television, so he had his name removed and replaced with the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee' for the TV broadcast version.

Question 7

What significant physical transformation did Nick Nolte undergo for his role in Q&A?

Accepted Answer

Nick Nolte gained 50 pounds for his role as Mike Brennan in the film.

Question 8

What real-life connection does Jenny Lumet have to the film's director?

Accepted Answer

Jenny Lumet, who plays Nancy Bosch, is the daughter of director Sidney Lumet.

Question 9

What hidden reference to actor Paul Calderon appears in the gay club scene?

Accepted Answer

In the gay club dressing room scene, 'I Love Paul C.' is written and circled on the message board directly behind Roger Montalvo, played by Paul Calderon.

Question 10

Which real-life married couple played characters in Q&A?

Accepted Answer

Patrick O'Neal (Kevin Quinn) and Cynthia O'Neal (Agnes Quinn) were married in real life and both appear in the film.

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