Question 1

Why did director Stanley Donen give Arabesque such a flamboyant visual style?

Accepted Answer

Donen admitted he never felt the screenplay was quite right, so he used bizarre camera angles and eccentric compositions to disguise its shortcomings. He also had to start filming early to accommodate Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren's schedules.

Question 2

Which actor was originally considered for the role of David Pollock before Gregory Peck?

Accepted Answer

The part of David Pollock was originally written for Cary Grant. Peck would joke with director Stanley Donen about not being Cary Grant when struggling with humorous lines.

Question 3

What notable career milestone did stunt man Vic Armstrong achieve with Arabesque?

Accepted Answer

Arabesque was the first film in the career of stunt man Vic Armstrong, who began as Gregory Peck's horse-riding stunt double and later became the World's Most Prolific Stunt Man according to Guinness World Records.

Question 4

What challenge did Gregory Peck face during the corn field escape scene?

Accepted Answer

Gregory Peck had to keep telling Sophia Loren to slow down during the corn field escape because it looked like she was rescuing him rather than the other way around. He also struggled with stunts due to an old leg injury from horseback riding.

Question 5

Which festivals has Arabesque been featured in?

Accepted Answer

Arabesque was featured at the Istanbul Film Festival in 2018 and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2005. It also won a BAFTA Award in 1967.

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