Question 1

What surprising origin story lies behind the screenplay for Homicide?

Accepted Answer

It began as an adaptation of William J. Caunitz's novel 'Suspects' but diverged so much that David Mamet, with Caunitz's blessing, turned it into an original screenplay.

Question 2

Which major film festival opened with Homicide in 1991?

Accepted Answer

Homicide was the Opening Night Film in competition at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 3

What real-life connection exists between actress Rebecca Pidgeon and writer-director David Mamet in this film?

Accepted Answer

Rebecca Pidgeon, who plays Miss Klein, and David Mamet are married, and Homicide was their first cinema movie collaboration together.

Question 4

According to a New York Times critic, what dual meaning does the title Homicide carry?

Accepted Answer

Vincent Canby in The New York Times stated that the title refers to 'metaphorical as well as literal murder'.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that detective Bobby Gold investigates in Homicide?

Accepted Answer

A Jewish police detective investigates the murder of an elderly woman and uncovers a bizarre conspiracy involving a Zionist organization.

Question 6

What surprising origin story lies behind David Mamet's screenplay for Homicide?

Accepted Answer

The film began as an adaptation of William J. Caunitz's novel 'Suspects', but Mamet's script diverged so much it became an original screenplay with Caunitz's blessing.

Question 7

Which major international film festival opened with Homicide as its first-night selection?

Accepted Answer

Homicide was the Opening Night Film in competition at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 8

What real-life relationship existed between the actress playing Miss Klein and the film's writer-director?

Accepted Answer

Actress Rebecca Pidgeon (Miss Klein) and writer-director David Mamet are married, with Homicide being their first cinema movie collaboration together.

Question 9

What did a New York Times critic say about the meaning behind the film's title?

Accepted Answer

According to Vincent Canby in The New York Times, the title 'Homicide' refers to metaphorical as well as literal murder.

Question 10

What specific detail about the film's setting is intentionally ambiguous?

Accepted Answer

The name of the American city where the movie takes place is never stated.

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