Question 1

What real-life location was used as 'Tubby's Drive In' in the film?

Accepted Answer

The drive-in was actually a closed A&W Root beer stand on Van Nuys Blvd. that had no working facilities. Many tried to buy and restore it after the film but failed.

Question 2

Which famous hot rod magazine's test car appears as Duke's yellow '57 Chevy?

Accepted Answer

Duke's yellow '57 Chevy was 'Popular Hot Rodding' magazine's famous 'Project X' test car. Its transmission was damaged during filming, visible as smoke in a race scene.

Question 3

How did The Hollywood Knights gain a cult following in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

The movie built a cult-like following during the 1980s due to repeated late-night airings on HBO.

Question 4

Which future stars made their first major film appearances in The Hollywood Knights?

Accepted Answer

The film marked the first major film for Tony Danza, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Robert Wuhl, who all went on to achieve individual stardom.

Question 5

What was writer-director Floyd Mutrux's approach to determining what stayed in the final cut?

Accepted Answer

Mutrux told the cast on the first night that only what 'works' would be in the picture, and if actors were terrific, they'd get more screen time than expected.

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