Question 1

What was the original title of the film in some international markets and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

The movie was renamed 'Best Shot' in some international markets because most people outside the US wouldn't know what a Hoosier was.

Question 2

How did Dennis Hopper prepare for his drunk scene on the basketball court?

Accepted Answer

Hopper wanted a 10-second notice before action was called, then spun around for 10 seconds to stagger onto the court. He remembered James Dean using a similar technique in 'Giant'.

Question 3

What surprising detail appears on the locker room blackboard before the final game?

Accepted Answer

On the blackboard are the last names of the players on the opposing team, which are actually the real last names of the actors who make up the Hickory team.

Question 4

What was Gene Hackman's initial reaction to seeing a rough cut of the film?

Accepted Answer

Hackman, who had predicted the movie would be a flop, saw a rough cut before re-recording audio and asked director David Anspaugh, 'How the hell did you do that?'

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized 'Hoosiers' in 1986-1987?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards, Academy Awards, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards.

Question 6

What surprising behind-the-scenes moment happened when Gene Hackman saw the rough cut of Hoosiers?

Accepted Answer

Gene Hackman, who had predicted the film would flop, asked director David Anspaugh 'How the hell did you do that?' after viewing the rough cut before re-recording his dialogue.

Question 7

How did Dennis Hopper prepare for his drunk scene as Shooter during the sectional game?

Accepted Answer

Dennis Hopper asked for a 10-second notice before action, then spun around for those 10 seconds to help him stagger onto the court appearing drunk, inspired by James Dean's similar technique.

Question 8

What unique detail appears on the locker room blackboard before the final game?

Accepted Answer

The last names of the opposing team players on the blackboard are the real last names of the actors who make up the Hickory team.

Question 9

What was the film's alternative title in some international markets and why?

Accepted Answer

The movie was renamed 'Best Shot' in some international markets because most people outside the US wouldn't know what a Hoosier was.

Question 10

Which major award ceremonies recognized Hoosiers in 1987?

Accepted Answer

Hoosiers was recognized at the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards, and Academy Awards in 1987, plus the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards in 1986.

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