Question 1

Why did Arnold Schwarzenegger agree to star in Raw Deal?

Accepted Answer

He only agreed after much haggling to dissolve his multi-picture agreement with producer Dino De Laurentiis, who had objected to Schwarzenegger starring in Total Recall.

Question 2

What was the original intended title for this film?

Accepted Answer

It was originally intended to be called "Let's Make A Deal."

Question 3

How did Arnold Schwarzenegger describe his experience working on Raw Deal?

Accepted Answer

He said he enjoyed working with director John Irvin, calling him "a real actor's director," and felt he became a better actor by the end of the film.

Question 4

What personal vendetta drives the plot of Raw Deal?

Accepted Answer

FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son was killed by mobster Patrovina, enlists ex-agent Mark Kaminsky to take down Patrovina with a promise of FBI reinstatement.

Question 5

Which film festival was Raw Deal part of?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Telluride Film Festival in 1984.

Question 6

Why did Arnold Schwarzenegger agree to star in Raw Deal?

Accepted Answer

He only agreed after much haggling to dissolve his multi-picture agreement with producer Dino De Laurentiis, who had objected to Schwarzenegger starring in Total Recall.

Question 7

What connection does Raw Deal have to the film Total Recall?

Accepted Answer

Producer Dino De Laurentiis made Raw Deal to get quick cash for his long-gestating Total Recall project. Raw Deal's failure led to his bankruptcy and the sale of Total Recall rights to Carolco.

Question 8

What was Arnold Schwarzenegger's wardrobe budget before Raw Deal?

Accepted Answer

In an interview, Schwarzenegger said his wardrobe budget for films before Raw Deal was about "10 dollars," making this his first film with an elaborate modern wardrobe.

Question 9

Which festival was Raw Deal featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Telluride Film Festival in 1984.

Question 10

What was Raw Deal originally intended to be called?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally intended to be called "Let's Make A Deal."

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