Question 1

How many attempts were made to adapt 'Cry Macho' before Clint Eastwood's version?

Accepted Answer

Multiple attempts were made over about 30 years, including a 1991 version with Roy Scheider and a 2011 version with Arnold Schwarzenegger, but both were canceled before production could get far.

Question 2

What musical contribution did Clint Eastwood make to the film?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood wrote and performed one of the musical themes called 'Time Lapse' that occurs multiple times in the film.

Question 3

How many birds played Macho the rooster?

Accepted Answer

Macho the rooster was played by 11 different birds.

Question 4

How long after the co-screenwriter's death was 'Cry Macho' finally released?

Accepted Answer

The film was released 21 years after the death of author and co-screenwriter N. Richard Nash.

Question 5

Was Clint Eastwood originally offered the lead role in 'Cry Macho'?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Clint Eastwood was offered the role of Mike in 1988 but chose to do 'The Dead Pool' instead, suggesting Robert Mitchum for the role instead.

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