Question 1

Which actor was originally cast in Steve McQueen's role?

Accepted Answer

Sammy Davis Jr. was originally going to play Steve McQueen's role, but was dropped after a feud with Frank Sinatra.

Question 2

What real-life WWII unit is the movie based on?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on the real-life story of World War II's OSS Detachment 101, which operated in the China-Burma-India region.

Question 3

Who made his film debut in a brief role as a Kachin soldier?

Accepted Answer

Mako made his film debut in a brief role as a Kachin soldier in the hospital.

Question 4

What was the controversy over the film's ending?

Accepted Answer

Producer Sol C. Siegel imposed a happy ending on director John Sturges, who wanted Frank Sinatra's character to die.

Question 5

Which actor from this film went on to star in The Magnificent Seven?

Accepted Answer

Steve McQueen, who played Bill Ringa, was cast by director John Sturges the following year as second lead in The Magnificent Seven.

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