Question 1

Which actors were originally attached to star in 'Gone Fishin' before the leads were cast?

Accepted Answer

John Candy and Rick Moranis were originally attached to the lead roles, but Candy died and Moranis retired shortly after talks began.

Question 2

What tragic accident occurred during the filming of 'Gone Fishin'?

Accepted Answer

A stunt accident killed stuntwoman Janet Wilder and injured her husband Scott Wilder and his father Glenn R. Wilder when a boat slid off a ramp and flipped into a crowd.

Question 3

Why was director John G. Avildsen replaced on 'Gone Fishin'?

Accepted Answer

John G. Avildsen was fired after two weeks, paid his $2 million salary, and replaced by Christopher Cain, who had previously replaced Avildsen on 'The Next Karate Kid'.

Question 4

What is the basic plot of 'Gone Fishin'?

Accepted Answer

Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.

Question 5

Which musician and childhood friend of Joe Pesci makes a cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tommy DeVito, the original lead guitarist of The Four Seasons and a childhood friend of Joe Pesci, appears as a construction worker who says 'Oh Gus!' at the beginning.

Question 6

Which actors were originally supposed to star in 'Gone Fishin' before the leads were recast?

Accepted Answer

John Candy and Rick Moranis were originally attached to the lead roles, but Candy died and Moranis retired shortly after talks began.

Question 7

What tragic accident occurred during the filming of 'Gone Fishin'?

Accepted Answer

A stunt accident killed stuntwoman Janet Wilder and injured her husband Scott Wilder and his father Glenn R. Wilder when a boat slid off a ramp and flipped into a crowd.

Question 8

Why was director John G. Avildsen replaced on 'Gone Fishin'?

Accepted Answer

John G. Avildsen was fired after two weeks, paid his $2 million salary, and replaced by Christopher Cain, who had previously replaced Avildsen on 'The Next Karate Kid'.

Question 9

What is the basic plot conflict in 'Gone Fishin'?

Accepted Answer

Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.

Question 10

Which musician and childhood friend of Joe Pesci makes a cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tommy DeVito, the original lead guitarist of The Four Seasons and a childhood friend of Joe Pesci, appears as a construction worker who says 'Oh Gus!' at the beginning.

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