Question 1

What unusual production method did Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda use for Easy Rider?

Accepted Answer

They didn't write a full script, made most of it up as they went along, picked up hippies at communes to hold cameras, and were drunk and stoned most of the time.

Question 2

Which major film festival first featured Easy Rider in 1969?

Accepted Answer

Easy Rider was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1969.

Question 3

What technique in Easy Rider's driving sequences became influential in cinematography?

Accepted Answer

The film's driving sequences were among the first to deliberately use lens flare to add atmosphere, a technique that later became commonplace.

Question 4

What happened during Jack Nicholson's 'UFO' speech scene?

Accepted Answer

Dennis Hopper tried to get Nicholson very stoned on marijuana, leading to unplanned laughter that broke up the speech, though Nicholson largely stuck to the script.

Question 5

Who played the cocaine dealer in Easy Rider?

Accepted Answer

Phil Spector played the cocaine dealer, credited as 'Connection'.

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