Question 1

What unusual prop was used for the bats hunted by Ned in the film?

Accepted Answer

The bats hunted by Ned are actually fried bacon served on skewers.

Question 2

Which actor turned down a role in Platoon to appear in this film, and why?

Accepted Answer

Tony Plana turned down Oliver Stone's Platoon to appear in Three Amigos! because he knew Platoon would be a difficult shoot in the Philippines compared to the comfortable Tucson location.

Question 3

How did Steve Martin learn the lasso tricks he performs in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Steve Martin learned lasso tricks while working in a magic shop at Disneyland as a teenager.

Question 4

What is unique about Randy Newman's involvement with this film?

Accepted Answer

This is the only film co-written by composer Randy Newman.

Question 5

Who was originally offered the role of Ned Nederlander, and why did he turn it down?

Accepted Answer

John Candy was originally offered the Ned Nederlander role but turned it down due to his inability to ride a horse.

Question 6

What unusual prop was used for the bats hunted by Ned in the film?

Accepted Answer

The bats hunted by Ned are actually fried bacon served on skewers.

Question 7

Which actor turned down a role in Platoon to appear in this film, and why?

Accepted Answer

Tony Plana turned down Oliver Stone's Platoon to appear in Three Amigos! because he knew Platoon's shoot in the Philippines would be difficult compared to the comfortable Tucson hotel provided for this film.

Question 8

How did Steve Martin learn the lasso tricks he performs in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Steve Martin learned lasso tricks while working in a magic shop at Disneyland as a teenager.

Question 9

What is the basic premise of Three Amigos!?

Accepted Answer

Three unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a Mexican village that needs help stopping a malevolent bandit.

Question 10

Which festival officially selected Three Amigos! in 1986?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1986.

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