Question 1

Why was Almost Heroes delayed from its original 1997 release date?

Accepted Answer

The film was delayed for a year due to a merger between Turner Broadcasting (which bankrolled it) and Time Warner.

Question 2

Which historical figure inspired the character of Elias, the shop owner?

Accepted Answer

Elias is loosely based on Charles Willson Peale, a colonial painter who also practiced taxidermy and dentistry.

Question 3

What unfortunate distinction does Almost Heroes hold in Chris Farley's career?

Accepted Answer

This film marks Chris Farley's last leading role, though he had a cameo in Dirty Work (1998) released later the same year.

Question 4

What doomed mission do the main characters undertake in Almost Heroes?

Accepted Answer

Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest, trying to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark.

Question 5

Why didn't film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert review Almost Heroes?

Accepted Answer

They chose not to review it out of respect for Farley's grieving family and friends, as Siskel had previously disliked Farley's work.

Question 6

Why was Almost Heroes delayed from its original 1997 release date?

Accepted Answer

The film was delayed for a year due to a merger between Turner Broadcasting (which bankrolled it) and Time Warner.

Question 7

Which film critic had such a dislike for Chris Farley that he walked out on one of his movies?

Accepted Answer

Film critic Gene Siskel had a passionate dislike for Chris Farley and walked out on Farley's film Black Sheep (1996).

Question 8

What historical figure inspired the character of Elias, the shop owner who provides dental services?

Accepted Answer

Elias is loosely based on Charles Willson Peale, a colonial painter who also practiced taxidermy and dentistry.

Question 9

What ship connection does Almost Heroes share with Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?

Accepted Answer

The ship that the group starts their voyage in is the same ship captained by Russell Crowe in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003).

Question 10

What doomed mission do the main characters undertake in Almost Heroes?

Accepted Answer

Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark.

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