Question 1

How did director Sam Peckinpah 'punish' actor Robert Ryan over billing complaints?

Accepted Answer

Peckinpah froze the opening credits on horses' rear ends while listing Ryan's name, after complaints about not receiving top billing.

Question 2

What unusual hiring decision did Sam Peckinpah make for the wine vat scene?

Accepted Answer

According to Ben Johnson, Peckinpah hired prostitutes from a nearby brothel instead of actresses for the wine vat frolicking scene.

Question 3

What record does The Wild Bunch hold for editorial cuts in Technicolor films?

Accepted Answer

The original release print contains 3,643 editorial cuts, more than any other Technicolor film ever processed.

Question 4

How did Sam Peckinpah demonstrate the gunfire effect he wanted for the film?

Accepted Answer

Dissatisfied with squibs, Peckinpah fired a real revolver into a wall and told his crew 'THAT'S the effect I want!!'

Question 5

Which major festivals has The Wild Bunch been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Locarno International Film Festival in both 1997 and 2015.

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