Question 1

What dangerous incident occurred to Ned Beatty while filming the white water canoeing scene?

Accepted Answer

Ned Beatty was thrown overboard and sucked under by a whirlpool for thirty seconds, prompting a production assistant to dive in and save him.

Question 2

Why did Burt Reynolds break his tailbone during production?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds broke his coccyx while going down the rapids when his canoe capsized, as the actors did their own stunts to minimize costs.

Question 3

Which major film role did Burt Reynolds miss out on due to Marlon Brando's objection?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds was being considered for Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972), but Marlon Brando threatened to quit if Reynolds was cast.

Question 4

What was the first scene shot for the film?

Accepted Answer

"Dueling Banjos" was the first scene shot, with the rest of the movie almost entirely filmed in sequence.

Question 5

Which festivals and awards recognized Deliverance?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized by the National Board of Review (1972), BAFTA Awards (1973), Directors Guild of America (1973), Golden Globes (1973), Academy Awards (1973), Writers Guild of America (1973), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (1984).

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