Question 1

What real-life murder case is Compulsion based on?

Accepted Answer

The story is a thinly-disguised recreation of the Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb murder case, though the studio tried to avoid mentioning their names to prevent lawsuits.

Question 2

What unusual salary situation affected Orson Welles during production?

Accepted Answer

Orson Welles' entire salary was garnished due to tax problems just hours after filming ended, which upset him so much he stormed out during looping sessions and left the country.

Question 3

How late into the film does top-billed Orson Welles first appear?

Accepted Answer

Orson Welles, who plays Jonathan Wilk, doesn't appear until 1 hour and 5 minutes into the 103-minute film despite being top billed.

Question 4

What special recognition did the lead actors receive at Cannes?

Accepted Answer

Orson Welles, Dean Stockwell, and Bradford Dillman received a special three-way acting award at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 5

What simple mistake ruins two friends' perfect crime plan?

Accepted Answer

One of the two close friends inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene, crushing their plan to execute a flawless crime.

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