Question 1

What surprising thing happened when Bob Cousy shot baskets while talking to Nick Nolte in a scene?

Accepted Answer

Bob Cousy never missed a shot during the scene, prompting Nick Nolte to ad-lib his reaction, as he was told to keep shooting regardless of makes or misses.

Question 2

How did the filmmakers create the game scene between Pete's team and Bobby Knight's team?

Accepted Answer

They filmed two real games between the teams, taking bits and pieces from both to assemble the film version. Knight's team won both games as he instructed them to play hard.

Question 3

Why did William Friedkin cast real-life basketball players in the film?

Accepted Answer

William Friedkin cast real-life players because he felt that actors were unconvincing athletes in most sports films.

Question 4

What unusual preparation did Nick Nolte do for his role as coach Pete Bell?

Accepted Answer

Nick Nolte shadowed coach Bobby Knight during Indiana's 1992 season and attended Indiana's '92 senior night to prepare for the role.

Question 5

What is the central conflict faced by coach Pete Bell in 'Blue Chips'?

Accepted Answer

Pete Bell is under pressure as his college basketball team isn't winning, he can't attract new players, and he faces desperation as future stars are secretly paid by boosters, a forbidden practice.

Question 6

What surprising thing happened when Bob Cousy shot baskets in his scene with Nick Nolte?

Accepted Answer

Bob Cousy never missed a shot while filming, prompting Nick Nolte to ad-lib his reaction, as Cousy was told to keep shooting regardless of makes or misses.

Question 7

How did the filmmakers create the game scenes between Pete's team and Bobby Knight's team?

Accepted Answer

They filmed two real games between the teams, taking bits from both to assemble the film version. Knight's team won both games as he instructed them to play hard, and he refused to wear make-up.

Question 8

Why did director William Friedkin cast real-life players for the basketball roles?

Accepted Answer

William Friedkin cast real-life players as the basketball players because he felt actors were unconvincing athletes in most sports films.

Question 9

What extreme preparation did Nick Nolte do for his role as coach Pete Bell?

Accepted Answer

Nick Nolte shadowed coach Bobby Knight during Indiana's 1992 season to prepare, including attending Indiana's '92 senior night, and wrote a 200-page novel about his character.

Question 10

What pressures drive college basketball coach Pete Bell in the film?

Accepted Answer

Pete Bell is under pressure because his team isn't winning, he can't attract new players, and future stars are secretly paid by boosters—a forbidden practice he's desperate to address.

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