Question 1

Which festivals featured The Winner in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The Winner was featured at the BFI London Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 1996.

Question 2

Why did Alex Cox disown the released version of The Winner?

Accepted Answer

Alex Cox disowned the film because it was re-edited without his consent by executive producers Mark Damon and Rebecca De Mornay, and the original score was replaced with a jazz score. He requested his name be removed from the credits.

Question 3

What is the basis for the screenplay of The Winner?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was written by Wendy Riss based on her play 'A Darker Purpose'.

Question 4

Who plays the character Louise in The Winner?

Accepted Answer

Rebecca De Mornay plays the character Louise.

Question 5

What makes the protagonist of The Winner a target for opportunists?

Accepted Answer

A long lucky streak makes the nice guy protagonist a target for opportunists including his brother, his girlfriend, and some guys from New Jersey.

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