Question 1

Why did director Walter Hill find the reception to Southern Comfort surprising?

Accepted Answer

Walter Hill said he was "always amazed" because the American reception was "a real kind of nothing" while it was "very nicely received around the world."

Question 2

What challenging conditions did the cast and crew face while filming Southern Comfort?

Accepted Answer

Filming in the Louisiana swamps was a rough ordeal with cold, wet conditions almost every day, causing many cast and crew members to get the flu during the shoot.

Question 3

How did Brion James prepare for his role in Southern Comfort?

Accepted Answer

Brion James worked with an actual Louisiana Cajun to develop his accent for the film.

Question 4

What is Southern Comfort about?

Accepted Answer

A squad of National Guards on a weekend exercise in the Louisiana swamp must fight for survival after angering local Cajuns by stealing their canoes, mirroring the Vietnam experience.

Question 5

Which international film festivals has Southern Comfort been featured in?

Accepted Answer

Southern Comfort was featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1981 and the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2015.

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