Question 1

What unusual request did Barbra Streisand make during a 1995 TV broadcast of The Prince of Tides?

Accepted Answer

During NBC's 1995 broadcast, Streisand called mid-movie to ask the network to lower commercial volume, which was loud compared to the quiet film. The operations manager reduced them by 2 decibels.

Question 2

How did Pat Conroy unintentionally recommend Barbra Streisand's son for a role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Pat Conroy didn't think Chris O'Donnell was right for the role of Bernard. Looking at photos of other young actors, he picked one out—Streisand's own son, Jason Gould—telling her to hire him instead.

Question 3

How did Jeroen Krabbé convincingly portray a violin player despite not playing the instrument?

Accepted Answer

Krabbé showed the piece to two professional violinists, watched them play it, and memorized their every movement. He copied them perfectly, impressing Streisand so much she spontaneously hugged him after the scene.

Question 4

What surprising behind-the-scenes writing contribution did Barbra Streisand make to the film?

Accepted Answer

Although uncredited, author Pat Conroy stated that Streisand essentially wrote the screenplay, saying she 'should have taken a screenwriting credit on it' due to her extensive input and immersion in the project.

Question 5

Which major actor initially owned the film rights and considered starring in The Prince of Tides?

Accepted Answer

Robert Redford initially acquired the film rights, planning to star and direct. He considered Streisand for the Lowenstein role but relinquished rights to her when she showed more enthusiasm for the project.

Question 6

What unusual request did Barbra Streisand make during a TV broadcast of the film?

Accepted Answer

During NBC's 1995 broadcast, Streisand called the network mid-movie to request lower commercial volume, which was reduced by 2 decibels.

Question 7

How did Barbra Streisand's son end up being cast in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Author Pat Conroy picked a photo of Streisand's son Jason Gould for the role of her teenage son, leading to his casting over Chris O'Donnell.

Question 8

Why did Robert Redford give up the film rights to The Prince of Tides?

Accepted Answer

Robert Redford initially held the rights to star and direct but relinquished them to Barbra Streisand when she showed more enthusiasm and he struggled with the script.

Question 9

What awards did The Prince of Tides receive recognition from in 1991 and 1992?

Accepted Answer

The film won awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and New York Film Critics Circle in 1991, and was recognized by the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and guilds in 1992.

Question 10

Who plays the troubled Southern man who falls in love with his sister's psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

Nick Nolte portrays Tom Wingo, the troubled Southern man who talks to his sister's psychiatrist and falls in love with her.

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