Question 1

What unusual fact about Holly Hunter's Oscar-nominated performance in The Firm?

Accepted Answer

Holly Hunter is on screen for only 5 minutes and 59 seconds, one of the shortest performances ever nominated for an Oscar, appearing in 20 scenes averaging 18 seconds each.

Question 2

What happened to the Cayman Islands hotel featured in The Firm?

Accepted Answer

The hotel was the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and remains vacant, slowly rotting away.

Question 3

How was the film score for The Firm uniquely created?

Accepted Answer

The entire film score, except for sporadic soundtrack songs, was created solely on a piano by composer Dave Grusin, who expanded its tonal range by stroking the strings and rapping the wooden frame.

Question 4

What conflict drives the plot of The Firm?

Accepted Answer

Mitch McDeere, a young lawyer seduced by money and gifts from his firm, becomes embroiled in danger after two associates are murdered and the FBI contacts him, forcing him to choose between working with the FBI or staying with the firm, risking his life.

Question 5

Which major awards recognized The Firm in 1994?

Accepted Answer

The Firm was recognized at the BAFTA Awards and Academy Awards in 1994.

Question 6

What unusual musical approach was used for the film's score?

Accepted Answer

The entire film score was created solely on a piano by composer Dave Grusin, who expanded its tonal range by stroking the naked strings and rapping the wooden frame for percussive effects.

Question 7

What surprising promotional decision did Gene Hackman make for this film?

Accepted Answer

Gene Hackman opted to leave his name off all promotional materials, making his presence a surprise to audiences, due to conflicting contract requirements with Tom Cruise about whose name would appear before the title.

Question 8

Which actress had one of the shortest Oscar-nominated performances in film history?

Accepted Answer

Holly Hunter's performance was nominated for an Oscar despite being on screen for only 5 minutes and 59 seconds, appearing in 20 scenes averaging 18 seconds each.

Question 9

What happened to the Cayman Islands hotel featured in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman hotel was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and still sits vacant, slowly rotting away.

Question 10

What difficult choice does Mitch McDeere face after joining the law firm?

Accepted Answer

After two associates are murdered and the FBI contacts him, Mitch must choose between working with the FBI or staying with the Firm, knowing either way he will lose his life as he knows it.

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