Question 1

What serious injury did Burt Reynolds suffer while filming 'City Heat'?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds had his jaw broken when hit in the face with a metal chair during a fight scene, requiring a liquid diet and causing him to lose over thirty pounds. The accident also affected his next movie 'Stick (1985)' and led to painkiller addiction.

Question 2

Why did Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds team up in 'City Heat' despite being bitter enemies?

Accepted Answer

Set in Kansas City in 1933, former cop turned private eye Mike Murphy teams up with police lieutenant Speer when Murphy's partner is slain to fight the mob, despite their past friendship turning to bitter enmity.

Question 3

What special billing arrangement did Clint Eastwood demand for 'City Heat'?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood only agreed to do the movie under the agreement that he would be paid more than Burt Reynolds and that his name would appear first in the credits.

Question 4

How did Richard Kiel become involved in casting discussions for 'City Heat'?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds suggested his friend Richard Kiel for the villainous thug Troy Roker, but Clint Eastwood refused because he intended to use Kiel in his next movie 'Pale Rider (1985).'

Question 5

What conflicting accounts exist about Burt Reynolds' injury on set?

Accepted Answer

While one account says Reynolds was hit with a metal chair during filming, director Richard Benjamin claimed Reynolds slipped in his dressing room instead.

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