Question 1

Which film did Rock Hudson choose over The Bridge on the River Kwai?

Accepted Answer

Rock Hudson turned down The Bridge on the River Kwai, Sayonara, and Ben-Hur to make A Farewell to Arms, later calling it the biggest mistake of his career.

Question 2

Why did Ernest Hemingway criticize the casting of this film?

Accepted Answer

Hemingway was dismayed that producer David O. Selznick cast his 38-year-old wife Jennifer Jones as the 21-year-old nurse Catharine in the remake of Hemingway's novel.

Question 3

What led David O. Selznick to stop producing movies?

Accepted Answer

The critical and commercial failure of A Farewell to Arms caused David O. Selznick to stop producing movies.

Question 4

Which director was fired from this film and why?

Accepted Answer

Original director John Huston was fired after clashing with producer David O. Selznick. Cinematographer Oswald Morris also quit after Selznick claimed Rock Hudson was favored over his wife.

Question 5

How many people quit or were fired from this film?

Accepted Answer

A scandalous number of people quit or were fired by David O. Selznick: John Huston, the unit production manager, one cinematographer, three art directors, one visual effects supervisor, and all villa staff.

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