Question 1

What real-life inspiration did the film's special effects premise have?

Accepted Answer

Special effects expert John Stears claimed he had been offered money by government agencies to simulate various things as depicted in the film.

Question 2

Why was the film released under different titles internationally?

Accepted Answer

Many felt the original title was confusing, so in many markets outside the US it was released as 'F/X: Murder by Illusion' and the sequel as 'F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion'.

Question 3

Which future Oscar-nominated actress made her film debut in F/X?

Accepted Answer

Angela Bassett made her film debut in F/X and later became a twice-Oscar-nominated actress of great acclaim.

Question 4

What classic action films did director Robert Mandel study for this movie?

Accepted Answer

Director Robert Mandel studied films like Bullitt (1968) and The French Connection (1971) to help him break down how good action sequences should work.

Question 5

Which major stars were considered for the lead roles before casting?

Accepted Answer

Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford were considered for the roles of Rollie Tyler and Leo McCarthy before the final casting.

Question 6

What real-life inspiration did the film's premise draw from regarding special effects?

Accepted Answer

Special effects man John Stears claimed he had been offered money by government agencies to simulate various things as depicted in the film.

Question 7

Why was the film released under a different title in many markets outside the US?

Accepted Answer

Many felt the film would have been more successful with a less confusing title, so it was released as 'F/X: Murder by Illusion' internationally.

Question 8

Which two major stars were considered for the lead roles of Rollie Tyler and Leo McCarthy?

Accepted Answer

Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford were considered for the roles of Rollie Tyler and Leo McCarthy.

Question 9

What did director Robert Mandel study to prepare for the film's action sequences?

Accepted Answer

Robert Mandel studied films like Bullitt (1968) and The French Connection (1971) to help him break down how good action sequences should work.

Question 10

What is the basic plot of F/X?

Accepted Answer

A movie special effects man is hired by a government agency to stage a gangster's assassination, but after being double-crossed, he uses his effects skills to trap both the gangster and corrupt agents.

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