Question 1

What did actress Jennifer Tilly reveal about a scene that was cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, her character's breasts were supposed to pop out during a race-track scene, but Tilly suggested against it. They still wobble and jiggle significantly in the shot.

Question 2

What connection does this film have to Jay Cronley's other novels?

Accepted Answer

It was the second of three consecutive film adaptations of Jay Cronley novels in three years, following 1988's 'Funny Farm' and preceding 1990's 'Quick Change'.

Question 3

What Easter egg does David Johansen wear early in the movie?

Accepted Answer

David Johansen's character wears a Bushwood Country Club hat from the movie 'Caddyshack' in an early scene.

Question 4

What unusual casting connection involves Richard Dreyfuss' family?

Accepted Answer

Richard Dreyfuss' mother Geraldine Dreyfuss appears as a woman during a chase, and his niece Natalie Dreyfuss appears uncredited as Abby.

Question 5

What did Richard Dreyfuss say attracted him to this project?

Accepted Answer

Dreyfuss said he was turned on by the script's 'real music' and that it was densely populated with great eccentric characters who all spoke with funny eccentric voices.

Question 6

What did actress Jennifer Tilly reveal about a scene that was cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, her character's breasts were supposed to pop out during a race-track scene, but she suggested they shouldn't, though they still wobble and jiggle significantly in the shot.

Question 7

What connection does this film have to the movies 'Funny Farm' and 'Quick Change'?

Accepted Answer

It was the second of three consecutive filmed adaptations of Jay Cronley novels in three consecutive years, following 1988's 'Funny Farm' and preceding 1990's 'Quick Change'.

Question 8

What subtle reference to another comedy does David Johansen's character make?

Accepted Answer

David Johansen can be seen wearing a Bushwood Country Club hat from the movie 'Caddyshack' early in the film.

Question 9

What did Richard Dreyfuss say attracted him to this project?

Accepted Answer

He said 'there was a real music to this script' and praised its densely populated great eccentric characters who all spoke with funny eccentric voices.

Question 10

What unusual family connections appear in the cast?

Accepted Answer

Richard Dreyfuss' mother Geraldine Dreyfuss plays a woman during a chase, and his niece Natalie Dreyfuss appears uncredited as Abby.

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