Question 1

Why was the film shot entirely on location in Salt Lake City?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot entirely on location in Salt Lake City, Utah with real snow, sleet, and cold temperatures to capture the harsh winter setting.

Question 2

Which director cast Peter Riegert as the lead in a later film after working with him here?

Accepted Answer

Director Joan Micklin Silver loved working with Peter Riegert so much that she cast him as the lead in Crossing Delancey (1988) almost nine years after this film.

Question 3

What special appearance does Griffin Dunne make in this film?

Accepted Answer

Griffin Dunne, one of the film's producers, makes a special appearance as John Heard's sister's boyfriend in the film.

Question 4

Why has the original 1979 theatrical release never been released in any format?

Accepted Answer

The original 1979 theatrical release under the renamed title 'Head Over Heels' has never been released in any format; only the 1982 re-release has been issued on home video and digital platforms.

Question 5

How did the author of the novel appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ann Beattie, author of the original novel, plays a waitress in a diner scene and was paid $26 for the non-speaking part.

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