Question 1

What troubled production details did director Bruce Beresford reveal about 'The Contract' in his memoir?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Beresford wrote that the production was deeply troubled, the script didn't make sense, producers shut it down after fifty days, and he used his own money to complete it.

Question 2

Which actor was declined a supporting role in 'The Contract' according to Bruce Beresford?

Accepted Answer

Steven Seagal asked for a supporting role but was declined, as noted by director Bruce Beresford in a book he wrote.

Question 3

Where was 'The Contract' primarily filmed, and what notable location served as a main set?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot almost exclusively in Bulgaria, with the DSK Bank central headquarters as a main set and scenes on Vitosha Mountain near Sofia.

Question 4

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'The Contract'?

Accepted Answer

An ex-lawman and his young son, recovering from family trauma on a hiking trip, stumble across a dangerous contract killer in the woods.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards recognized 'The Contract' in 1981?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the New York Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and International Film Festival Rotterdam, and won awards from the National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle.

Question 6

What troubled production details did director Bruce Beresford reveal about this film?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Beresford wrote that the production was deeply troubled, the script didn't make sense, producers shut down the shoot after fifty days, and he used his own money to complete the film.

Question 7

Which major actor was declined a supporting role in this film according to Bruce Beresford?

Accepted Answer

Steven Seagal asked for a supporting role but was declined, according to Bruce Beresford in a book he wrote.

Question 8

Where was this film primarily shot and what notable location served as a main set?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot almost exclusively in Bulgaria, with the DSK Bank central headquarters serving as one of the main sets. Scenes on the large rock were filmed at Zlatnite Mostove on Vitosha Mountain near Sofia.

Question 9

What is the central conflict that drives the story of 'The Contract'?

Accepted Answer

An ex-lawman and his young son, attempting to recover from family trauma during a peaceful hiking trip, stumble across a dangerous contract killer.

Question 10

Which festivals and awards recognized this film in 1981?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the New York Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Toronto International Film Festival, and received awards from the National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle.

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