Question 1

What real-life stage incident inspired a sword-slapping scene in The Impostors?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Sir Jeremy Burtom slaps Mike with a sword was based on Nicol Williamson striking a fellow actor with a sword during a performance of "I Hate Hamlet."

Question 2

How did Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt's previous collaborations influence The Impostors?

Accepted Answer

Tucci developed the film for himself and Platt based on their experiences acting together, including playing dognappers in Beethoven (1992), though he didn't see them as the next Laurel and Hardy.

Question 3

Which major film festivals featured The Impostors?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 1998, and the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 1970.

Question 4

What prank did Billy Connolly play on Oliver Platt during filming?

Accepted Answer

Billy Connolly used a "fart machine" on set to make Oliver Platt laugh, and Platt demonstrated his ability to fart at will to an initially unamused actress.

Question 5

What connects the cast and crew of The Impostors to Big Night (1996)?

Accepted Answer

Multiple people worked on both films, including Stanley Tucci (director/writer/actor in both), Oliver Platt (actor/producer), Tony Shalhoub, Allison Janney, and others.

Question 6

What real-life stage incident inspired a sword-slapping scene in The Impostors?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Sir Jeremy Burtom slaps Mike with a sword was based on Nicol Williamson striking a fellow actor with a sword during a performance of "I Hate Hamlet."

Question 7

How did Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt's previous collaborations influence The Impostors?

Accepted Answer

Tucci developed the film for himself and Platt based on their experiences acting together, including playing dognappers in Beethoven (1992), though he didn't see them as the next Laurel and Hardy.

Question 8

Which major film festivals featured The Impostors?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 1998, and the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 1970.

Question 9

What comedic prank did Billy Connolly use to make Oliver Platt laugh on set?

Accepted Answer

Billy Connolly used a "fart machine" on set to make Oliver Platt laugh, and Platt demonstrated his ability to fart at will to convince an initially unamused actress.

Question 10

How many Oscar winners and nominees are in The Impostors cast?

Accepted Answer

The cast includes two Oscar winners (Allison Janney and Woody Allen) and three Oscar nominees (Stanley Tucci, Richard Jenkins, and Isabella Rossellini).

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