Question 1

What real-life event mirrored the film's plot after its release?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas' own father was accused of war crimes in Hungary for anti-Semitic activities, and Joe publicly condemned and disowned him, never reconciling before his father's death.

Question 2

Which major stars were considered for the father role before Armin Mueller-Stahl was cast?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Douglas and Walter Matthau wanted to play Michael Laszlo, and director Costa-Gavras also considered Marlon Brando for the part before choosing Armin Mueller-Stahl.

Question 3

What was the original screenplay title before Costa-Gavras changed it to 'Music Box'?

Accepted Answer

Joe Eszterhas' original screenplay was entitled 'Sins of the Fathers' before director Costa-Gavras came up with the film's final title.

Question 4

Which actress was initially envisioned for the lead role and received compensation when not cast?

Accepted Answer

Jane Fonda was written in mind for the female lead and was paid $1.25 million in compensation after not being cast, as Costa-Gavras thought she was too old for the part.

Question 5

Where were the Chicago-set opening dance party and restaurant scenes actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The Hungarian social club dance party that opens the film and the restaurant scene between Ann Talbot and Jack Burke were both filmed in Budapest, despite being set in Chicago.

Question 6

What real-life event mirrored the film's plot after its release?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas' own father was accused of war crimes in Hungary for anti-Semitic activities, and Joe publicly condemned and disowned him, never reconciling before his father's death.

Question 7

Which major actors were considered for the father role before Armin Mueller-Stahl was cast?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Douglas and Walter Matthau wanted to play Michael Laszlo, and director Costa-Gavras also considered Marlon Brando for the part before choosing Armin Mueller-Stahl.

Question 8

How did Jane Fonda become involved with the film despite not being cast?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas wrote the screenplay with Jane Fonda in mind, but director Costa-Gavras thought she was too old for the part and cast Jessica Lange instead. Fonda was paid $1.25 million in compensation.

Question 9

What was the original screenplay title before Costa-Gavras changed it to 'Music Box'?

Accepted Answer

Joe Eszterhas' original screenplay was entitled 'Sins of the Fathers' before director Costa-Gavras came up with the film's final title, 'Music Box'.

Question 10

Which international film festivals and awards recognized 'Music Box'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 1990, and was also featured at the Berlin International Film Festival that same year.

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