Question 1

Why was Stanley Kubrick a fan of this film?

Accepted Answer

Genghis Khan (1965) was a favorite guilty pleasure for Stanley Kubrick, and is thought to be directly responsible for Michael Hordern being chosen to narrate Barry Lyndon (1975).

Question 2

Which actor had less than five minutes of screen time despite being billed highly?

Accepted Answer

Eli Wallach has less than five minutes of screen-time, quite late in the film, though his character is mentioned earlier. Telly Savalas also has little screen time, despite being billed ahead of Robert Morley and Michael Hordern.

Question 3

Where was this Asian-set movie actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

Set in Asia, the movie was shot in Yugoslavia.

Question 4

What caused a pay dispute between Omar Sharif and Eli Wallach?

Accepted Answer

Omar Sharif was furious when he learned that Eli Wallach was paid $25,000 per week, more than Sharif was paid for the entire film. Wallach took the role after a London play collapsed and needed a quick payday.

Question 5

Which festival was this film presented at?

Accepted Answer

The film was presented at the Venice Film Festival in 1952.

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