Question 1

What real-life experience did the writer/director draw on for Bull Durham?

Accepted Answer

Ron Shelton was a former minor league baseball player and used his experience as the basis for the story.

Question 2

Which actor was cast against the studio's wishes, and who did they originally want instead?

Accepted Answer

Ron Shelton cast Tim Robbins over the strong objections of the studio, who wanted Anthony Michael Hall instead.

Question 3

What real bar was used for the bar scene, and what movie mementos remain there today?

Accepted Answer

The bar scene takes place in Mitch's Tavern in Raleigh, NC. Today it has framed autographed film stills and the glass door Nuke broke is framed.

Question 4

Which actor helped develop the script and was originally considered for Crash Davis?

Accepted Answer

Kurt Russell helped Ron Shelton develop the script and was originally penciled in to play Crash, the part that went to Kevin Costner.

Question 5

What awards or festivals recognized Bull Durham?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized by the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and New York Film Critics Circle.

Question 6

Which real-life bar was used for the bar scene in Bull Durham, and what movie mementos remain there today?

Accepted Answer

The bar scene was filmed at Mitch's Tavern in Raleigh, NC. Today it displays autographed film stills of Crash Davis and Annie Savoy, and the glass door Nuke Laloosh broke is framed.

Question 7

Why was director Ron Shelton particularly qualified to write a baseball movie like Bull Durham?

Accepted Answer

Ron Shelton was a former minor league baseball player and used his personal experience as the basis for the story.

Question 8

Which actor was originally considered for the role of Crash Davis before Kevin Costner got the part?

Accepted Answer

Kurt Russell helped develop the script and was originally penciled in to play Crash Davis before the role went to Kevin Costner.

Question 9

What awards recognition did Bull Durham receive in 1988 and 1989?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards recognition from the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and New York Film Critics Circle.

Question 10

Which actor ad-libbed a line about wedding presents during the pitcher's mound meeting, and what was the inspiration?

Accepted Answer

Robert Wuhl ad-libbed his line about getting candlesticks as a wedding present, based on a real conversation he had with his wife.

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