Question 1

Why was the nickname 'Jiggs' dropped for Forest Whitaker's character?

Accepted Answer

In the novel and the earlier film 'Seven Days in May', the character played by Forest Whitaker was named Martin 'Jiggs' Casey. The nickname was a racial epithet and was not used in this film.

Question 2

Which real-life event is contradicted by Jason Robards' role as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs?

Accepted Answer

Jason Robards plays General R. Pendleton Lloyd, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. At the 1994 release, no Marine Corps General had held that post; the first was General Peter Pace in 2005.

Question 3

How is this film connected to 'Seven Days in May'?

Accepted Answer

Executive producer Peter Douglas is the son of Kirk Douglas, who starred in the 1964 film 'Seven Days in May', on which this film is based.

Question 4

What was a possible original working title for this movie?

Accepted Answer

The original working title may have been 'What a Coup', as the author is listed as 'What A Coup, Inc.' under British Law.

Question 5

Who plays the U.S. President in this film?

Accepted Answer

Sam Waterston plays President William Foster.

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