Question 1

Why did Robin Williams end up playing the lead role in World's Greatest Dad instead of a small part?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams initially intended to take a small role as a favor to writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait, but was so impressed with the script that he requested to play the lead instead.

Question 2

What classic movies are mentioned in a single scene of World's Greatest Dad?

Accepted Answer

The Birdcage (1996), Sweet Charity (1969), All That Jazz (1979), Cabaret (1972), The Sound of Music (1965), Star 80 (1983), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Young Frankenstein (1974).

Question 3

Which rock musician appears as a newspaper vendor who hugs Lance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Krist Novoselic, best known as the bassist of Nirvana, plays the newspaper vendor who hugs Lance.

Question 4

What is actually shown when Dr. Pentola hands out copies of Kyle's book 'You Don't Know Me'?

Accepted Answer

Two pages of 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka are briefly shown when Dr. Pentola hands out copies of Kyle's book.

Question 5

Which film festivals featured World's Greatest Dad?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2010 and the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2009.

Question 6

Why did Robin Williams end up playing the lead role in World's Greatest Dad instead of a small part?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams initially intended to take a small role as a favor to writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait, but was so impressed with the script that he requested to play the lead instead.

Question 7

What classic movies are mentioned in a single scene of World's Greatest Dad?

Accepted Answer

The Birdcage (1996), Sweet Charity (1969), All That Jazz (1979), Cabaret (1972), The Sound of Music (1965), Star 80 (1983), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Young Frankenstein (1974).

Question 8

Which rock musician appears as a newspaper vendor who hugs Lance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Krist Novoselic, best known as the bassist of Nirvana, plays the newspaper vendor who hugs Lance.

Question 9

What is actually shown when Dr. Pentola hands out copies of Kyle's book 'You Don't Know Me'?

Accepted Answer

When Dr. Pentola hands out copies of Kyle's book, they briefly show two pages of 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka instead of the actual book content.

Question 10

Which film festivals featured World's Greatest Dad?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2010 and the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2009.

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