Question 1

Which director was originally going to be interviewed for the documentary but died before production started?

Accepted Answer

Michael Winner was going to be interviewed, but he died before production started.

Question 2

What happened when the filmmakers approached Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus for interviews?

Accepted Answer

Menahem initially agreed, but Yoram refused after being denied creative input and financed a rival documentary. Menahem then appeared in Yoram's film instead.

Question 3

What notorious promotional tactic did Cannon Films use at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

They advertised several films that were never made, including projects starring Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Sean Connery, and Anthony Quinn.

Question 4

Which major film festivals screened this documentary about Cannon Films?

Accepted Answer

It was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014 and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2015.

Question 5

What aspect ratio did Cannon Films rarely use for their productions?

Accepted Answer

Cannon Films rarely shot films in 2:35.1 Anamorphic Widescreen, with only about ten exceptions including Sahara, Lifeforce, and Superman IV.

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