Question 1

Why did some Star Wars fans reportedly buy tickets for Meet Joe Black only to leave early?

Accepted Answer

The film was one of the few movies showing the first trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), leading fans to exit after the trailer.

Question 2

What unusual edit of Meet Joe Black caused the director to disown it?

Accepted Answer

A truncated two-hour version shown on TV and airlines removed most of William Parrish's business, leading director Martin Brest to disown it and use the pseudonym Alan Smithee.

Question 3

What early film job did Eli Roth have on Meet Joe Black before being fired?

Accepted Answer

Eli Roth worked as a stand-in but was fired by director Martin Brest due to a misunderstanding over his awkward movement, which he had been instructed to do.

Question 4

Who plays the mysterious stranger Joe Black in Meet Joe Black?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt portrays Joe Black, as well as the Young Man in the Coffee Shop.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Meet Joe Black?

Accepted Answer

Bill Parrish agrees to guide Death, who takes the form of Joe Black, in exchange for extra time, but complications arise when Joe falls in love with Bill's daughter Susan.

Question 6

Why did some Star Wars fans reportedly buy tickets for Meet Joe Black only to leave early?

Accepted Answer

The film was one of the few movies showing the first trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), leading fans to attend just for the preview.

Question 7

What unusual director's credit appears on a truncated version of Meet Joe Black?

Accepted Answer

The shortened two-hour TV/airline edit uses the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee' for the director's credit, as Martin Brest disowned this version.

Question 8

What early career mishap did filmmaker Eli Roth experience during this production?

Accepted Answer

Eli Roth was fired as a stand-in after director Martin Brest misinterpreted his awkward 'bouncing' motion (which crew had instructed) as lack of talent, though he was later re-hired.

Question 9

What is the central conflict in Meet Joe Black?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy Bill Parrish makes a deal with Death (Joe Black) for extra time, but complications arise when Death falls in love with Bill's daughter Susan.

Question 10

Which actor plays both Joe Black and the Young Man in the Coffee Shop?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt portrays both Joe Black and the Young Man in the Coffee Shop.

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