Question 1

Who named the crocodile Gustave and what documentary provided much of the information about him?

Accepted Answer

Gustave was named by herpetologist Patrice Faye, and much of what is known about him stems from the 2004 PBS documentary 'Capturing the Killer Croc'.

Question 2

What unusual contract requirement did Dominic Purcell have for his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Dominic Purcell's contract stated that he must have three to four buttons of his shirt unbuttoned at all times, regardless of the situation.

Question 3

What was the estimated age and size of Gustave the crocodile according to observations?

Accepted Answer

Gustave was initially estimated to be around 100 years old, but further observation revealed he was likely no older than 60 and still growing, with length possibly over 18 feet and weight over 2,000 pounds.

Question 4

What dangerous complication arises during the news team's mission to capture Gustave?

Accepted Answer

The news team's difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death while they're trying to capture the legendary crocodile in Burundi.

Question 5

How did the promotional trailer and website present Gustave differently?

Accepted Answer

The promotional trailer referred to Gustave in a manner one would use for a human killer with quick edits showing he's a crocodile, while the website openly stated what he was.

Question 6

What real-life crocodile inspired the film's antagonist, and who named him?

Accepted Answer

The crocodile Gustave was named by herpetologist Patrice Faye, who has studied him since the late 1990s. Much information comes from the 2004 PBS documentary 'Capturing the Killer Croc'.

Question 7

What unusual contract requirement did Dominic Purcell have during filming?

Accepted Answer

Dominic Purcell's contract required him to have three to four buttons of his shirt unbuttoned at all times, regardless of the situation.

Question 8

How did the promotional trailer creatively present the crocodile Gustave?

Accepted Answer

The promotional trailer refers to Gustave as if he were a human killer, using quick edits to show he's actually a crocodile, while the website openly states what he is.

Question 9

What dangerous complication arises for the news team sent to capture the giant crocodile?

Accepted Answer

While trying to capture a legendary 25-foot crocodile in Burundi, the news team becomes targeted for death by a warlord.

Question 10

What surprising detail about Gustave's age was revealed through closer observation?

Accepted Answer

Though initially estimated to be around 100 years old, closer observation revealed Gustave had a complete set of teeth, suggesting he was probably no older than 60 and likely still growing.

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