Question 1

What shocking incident makes a soldier an outsider in his squad during the Vietnam War?

Accepted Answer

The soldier becomes an outsider when his squad unnecessarily kidnaps a female villager during the Vietnam War.

Question 2

Which real bridge from 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' appears in the film's firefight scene?

Accepted Answer

The railroad trestle bridge in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, used in the firefight scene, is the same bridge from 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' (1957).

Question 3

How did Sean Penn provoke genuine reactions from Michael J. Fox during filming?

Accepted Answer

Sean Penn would tell Michael J. Fox that he was just a little television actor and nothing more to get genuine reactions for director Brian De Palma.

Question 4

What health issue affected many actors during filming in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Many actors became sick because their immune systems were not used to the food in Thailand during filming.

Question 5

Which awards recognized 'Casualties of War' in 1989 and 1990?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1989 and the Golden Globes in 1990.

Question 6

What shocking incident makes a soldier an outsider in his own squad during the Vietnam War?

Accepted Answer

The soldier becomes an outsider when his squad unnecessarily kidnaps a female villager during the Vietnam War.

Question 7

Which awards or festivals recognized 'Casualties of War'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes in 1990 and the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1989.

Question 8

What happened during the filming of the scene where Meserve smacks Diaz?

Accepted Answer

According to John Leguizamo, Sean Penn really smacked him every time during the fourteen takes of that scene.

Question 9

What historical connection does the railroad bridge in the film's firefight have?

Accepted Answer

The bridge in Kanchanaburi, Thailand was built by WWII prisoners of war and was also featured in 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' (1957).

Question 10

How did Sean Penn provoke genuine reactions from Michael J. Fox during filming?

Accepted Answer

Sean Penn would tell Michael J. Fox he was just a little television actor to get genuine reactions for director Brian De Palma.

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