Question 1

What dangerous stunt nearly killed the cinematographer during filming?

Accepted Answer

During the Globe of Death motorcycle stunt, cinematographer Sean Bobbitt was nearly killed when a motorcycle landed on him, knocking him unconscious on the second take.

Question 2

How did director Derek Cianfrance trick his financier into approving the long script?

Accepted Answer

To meet the financier's page limit without cutting content, Cianfrance used a smaller font and extended the margins on the 158-page script, reducing it to 120 pages.

Question 3

Which real-life bank robber's method was used for the robbery scenes in the film?

Accepted Answer

The bank robbery method used by Luke and Robin was based on the actual technique employed by 'Friday Night Robber' Carl Gugasian for over thirty years.

Question 4

What desperate act sets the motorcycle stunt rider on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician?

Accepted Answer

A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime to provide for his family, which puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.

Question 5

How determined was Derek Cianfrance to cast Bradley Cooper in a key role?

Accepted Answer

Cianfrance drove five hours to Montreal to personally convince Bradley Cooper to play Avery Cross, saying he wouldn't have made the film without him.

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