Question 1

Why did Burt Lancaster wait nearly 20 years to direct again after The Kentuckian?

Accepted Answer

Due to unfavorable critical response to his directorial debut, Burt Lancaster did not direct again until The Midnight Man (1974).

Question 2

Which actor made their film debut in The Kentuckian?

Accepted Answer

Walter Matthau made his film debut in The Kentuckian.

Question 3

What riverboat was used in The Kentuckian, and how was it altered?

Accepted Answer

The riverboat used was the Delta Queen. The company spent almost $10,000 to add fake smokestacks.

Question 4

What controversy surrounded Burt Lancaster's membership in the Screen Directors Guild?

Accepted Answer

Lancaster was rejected from the Screen Directors Guild in 1954 for allegedly expressing uncomplimentary opinions about directors. He received a waiver to direct the film and was invited to reapply after completion.

Question 5

Which film festival featured The Kentuckian in 1955?

Accepted Answer

The Kentuckian was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1955.

The Kentuckian

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