Question 1

Why did Goldie Hawn keep her stuntman's jacket after filming?

Accepted Answer

Goldie Hawn was so pleased with her stunt performances that she kept her stuntman's jacket after filming resumed, and as of 2017 still exhibits it next to her Oscar statuette.

Question 2

What unusual animal talent was featured in the film according to production notes?

Accepted Answer

The baboon was, according to the film's production notes on the DVD, the only male baboon in the world that was trained to work in front of a camera.

Question 3

How was Mel Gibson convinced to star in the film?

Accepted Answer

The final negotiating point to convince Mel Gibson to do this film was the offer of a use of a producer's house for the summer, allowing him to shoot the film and give his large family an excellent summer vacation home.

Question 4

What special maintenance was required during the zoo shoot?

Accepted Answer

Two watering crews were employed to water all the plants in the rainforest on a full-time basis, right throughout the zoo shoot.

Question 5

Who was originally supposed to star opposite Goldie Hawn instead of Mel Gibson?

Accepted Answer

Originally this film was supposed to star Kurt Russell opposite his real-life partner Goldie Hawn, but he was committed to Tango & Cash (1989) filming at the same time.

Question 6

Why did Goldie Hawn keep her stuntman's jacket after filming?

Accepted Answer

Goldie Hawn was so pleased with her stunt performances that she kept her stuntman's jacket after filming resumed, and as of 2017 still exhibits it next to her Oscar statuette.

Question 7

What unusual animal training fact is mentioned about the baboon in the film?

Accepted Answer

According to the film's production notes on the DVD, the baboon was the only male baboon in the world that was trained to work in front of a camera.

Question 8

How was Mel Gibson convinced to join the cast instead of Kurt Russell?

Accepted Answer

Kurt Russell suggested director John Badham ask Mel Gibson, who accepted. The final negotiating point was offering Gibson use of a producer's house for the summer for his family vacation.

Question 9

What special maintenance was required during the zoo shoot?

Accepted Answer

Two watering crews were employed to water all the plants in the rainforest on a full-time basis throughout the zoo shoot.

Question 10

What secret identity situation drives the plot of Bird on a Wire?

Accepted Answer

An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognized him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.

Bird on a Wire

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