Question 1

How did Dustin Hoffman prove he could play Ratso Rizzo during his audition?

Accepted Answer

He dressed as a beggar in filthy rags on a Manhattan street corner and accosted people for spare change before revealing his identity to the auditioning executive.

Question 2

What unusual method did Dustin Hoffman use to maintain Ratso's limp consistently?

Accepted Answer

He kept pebbles in his shoe to ensure his limp would be consistent from shot to shot.

Question 3

What unique distinction does Midnight Cowboy hold regarding its MPAA rating and awards?

Accepted Answer

It's the only X-rated film to win the Oscar for Best Picture, be shown on prime-time network television, or be screened by a sitting U.S. President (Richard Nixon).

Question 4

What was Jon Voight's compensation for playing Joe Buck?

Accepted Answer

He was paid 'scale' (Screen Actors Guild minimum wage), a concession he willingly made to obtain the part.

Question 5

Which major film festivals has Midnight Cowboy been featured at?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival (1969), San Francisco International Film Festival (2019), and Los Angeles Film Festival (2009).

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