Question 1

Why did Burt Reynolds pay $500 out of his own pocket during the filming of 100 Rifles?

Accepted Answer

Director Tom Gries planned to put black-face on Chuck Roberson to double for Jim Brown. Burt Reynolds deemed it improper and paid $500 to hire a black stuntman instead.

Question 2

What caused the falling out between Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welch on set?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welch had a falling out while making this movie. Three years later, they starred in Fuzz (1972) but Welch agreed only if she didn't have to appear in any scenes with Reynolds.

Question 3

How did Raquel Welch respond to producers wanting her to shower topless?

Accepted Answer

Producers wanted Raquel Welch to shower under the water-tower sans shirt. She defied them and kept her shirt on. Burt Reynolds later commented, "It was twice as sexy the way she did it."

Question 4

What did Jim Brown say to Burt Reynolds while filming a cliff-top fight scene?

Accepted Answer

Jim Brown mentioned he wasn't keen on being so close to the edge of a serious drop. Reynolds replied, "If we fall, the newspapers will say 'Jim Brown and unknown actor die.'"

Question 5

Why did Raquel Welch remove her bra during her first scene with Burt Reynolds?

Accepted Answer

Welch realized Reynolds had such powerful magnetism on screen that she feared no one would notice her. She removed her bra, buttoned up her crop top, and walked back to set—and said it worked.

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