Question 1

Which actor spent two days living with the real Mark 'Chopper' Read to prepare for his role?

Accepted Answer

Eric Bana spent two days living with Mark Brandon Read to better understand how to play his character in the film.

Question 2

What unusual incident occurred during Robert Rabiah's audition for 'Chopper'?

Accepted Answer

Robert Rabiah was rehearsing an audition scene where his character gets shot, leading a passerby to call police thinking it was real. A SWAT team arrived, requiring director Andrew Dominik to explain the situation.

Question 3

What Australian box office record did 'Chopper' hold for over a decade?

Accepted Answer

Until 'The Wolf of Wall Street' in 2013, 'Chopper' was the highest-grossing R18+ film in Australian history.

Question 4

Which major international film festivals screened 'Chopper' in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2000.

Question 5

What true story does 'Chopper' tell about its central figure?

Accepted Answer

The film tells the true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs, and prostitutes.

Question 6

Which actor spent time living with the real Mark 'Chopper' Read to prepare for his role?

Accepted Answer

Eric Bana spent two days living with Mark Brandon Read to better understand how to play his character in the film.

Question 7

What unusual incident occurred during Robert Rabiah's audition for 'Chopper'?

Accepted Answer

While rehearsing an audition scene where his character gets shot, a passerby thought it was real and called police, resulting in a SWAT team response.

Question 8

What box office record did 'Chopper' hold in Australia for over a decade?

Accepted Answer

Until 'The Wolf of Wall Street' in 2013, 'Chopper' was the highest-grossing R18+ film in Australian history.

Question 9

Which major international film festivals screened 'Chopper' in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2000.

Question 10

What song replaced Billy Thorpe's version of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' in the opening credits?

Accepted Answer

The makers used 'Don't Fence Me In' instead after Billy Thorpe opposed the use of his version of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'.

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