Question 1

Why did Buffalo Soldiers face distribution challenges in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The film's depiction of drug use and corruption within the U.S. army made it a hard sell, and it struggled to find an American distributor despite premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2001.

Question 2

What dangerous incident occurred during the tank scene in Buffalo Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

A stuntwoman failed to move out of the way of a tank as directed and had to be pulled to safety at the last minute, with the footage included in the final cut.

Question 3

Which role did Ed Harris originally consider before being cast as Colonel Berman?

Accepted Answer

Ed Harris was initially sent the script to play Sergeant Lee, but he preferred the role of Colonel Berman and was cast in that part instead.

Question 4

How was the forest setting for the tank scene created in Buffalo Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

A forest was planted on a green field in front of a real forest specifically for the movie, as tanks were not allowed to drive through the actual forest.

Question 5

What historical inaccuracy did the screenwriters include for Colonel Berman's ancestor?

Accepted Answer

Colonel Berman claims his ancestor was Civil War General John Bell Hood, nicknamed 'the Iron Boar,' but this nickname was invented by the screenwriters for the film.

Question 6

Why was Buffalo Soldiers' release delayed and what controversial changes were made to the main character?

Accepted Answer

The film was finished by early 2001 but didn't get wide release until 2003 due to its depiction of drug use and corruption in the US Army. The main character was changed from a heroin addict in the novel to a drug dealer for the film.

Question 7

What dangerous incident occurred during the tank scene and was included in the final cut?

Accepted Answer

During a tank scene, a stuntwoman failed to move out of the way and had to be pulled from the road at the last minute. Director Gregor Jordan described it as terrifying, thinking she'd been killed.

Question 8

Which role did Ed Harris originally consider before playing Colonel Berman?

Accepted Answer

Ed Harris was initially sent the script to play Sergeant Lee but found himself more drawn to the role of Colonel Berman, which he ultimately played.

Question 9

What historical reference did Colonel Berman make that was actually fabricated by the screenwriters?

Accepted Answer

Colonel Berman claims his ancestor was Civil War General John Bell Hood, 'affectionately known as the Iron Boar.' While Hood existed, the 'Iron Boar' nickname was made up by the screenwriters.

Question 10

Where did Buffalo Soldiers premiere and who acquired its distribution rights the day after?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2001. Distribution rights were sold to Miramax's Harvey Weinstein on September 10, 2001.

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