Question 1

Why did Diahnne Abbott leave the film?

Accepted Answer

Diahnne Abbott, Robert De Niro's then wife, was originally signed to co-star but quit when asked to perform in the nude. Her part was ultimately played by Victoria Abril.

Question 2

What did Gérard Depardieu call the finished film?

Accepted Answer

Lead actor Gérard Depardieu was unhappy with the finished film and referred to it as 'The Film in the Gutter.'

Question 3

How long was the original cut of the film?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Beineix has said that the original cut of the film was 4 hours long. All unused scenes were destroyed, so no director's cut could be made.

Question 4

Which actress had to learn her dialogue phonetically?

Accepted Answer

Bertice Reading, who played Lola, spoke no French and had to learn her dialogue phonetically.

Question 5

Which festivals featured The Moon in the Gutter?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival (1983 and 2009), São Paulo International Film Festival (1984), and Toronto International Film Festival (1983). It also received a César Awards nomination in 1984.

The Moon in the Gutter

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