Question 1

Why did Peter Falk want to leave the film 'Anzio'?

Accepted Answer

Peter Falk disliked the script, finding it hackneyed and full of cliché. Producer Dino De Laurentiis convinced him to stay by offering name-above-the-title credit and choice of writer for his dialogue.

Question 2

What historical event is the film 'Anzio' based on?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on true events: on January 30, 1944, two battalions of Rangers tried to infiltrate German lines and take Cisterna, but walked into a trap. Only a few of the 767 men involved survived.

Question 3

Which actor wrote his own dialogue in 'Anzio'?

Accepted Answer

Peter Falk wrote his own dialogue for the film, as part of the deal to keep him on the project.

Question 4

What did Major General John P. Lucas do after the war regarding Anzio?

Accepted Answer

After the war, Major General John P. Lucas visited war hero Audie Murphy on a movie set. Murphy, who served at Anzio, returned his salute but refused to shake his hand, holding Lucas responsible for many deaths.

Question 5

Where was 'Anzio' filmed?

Accepted Answer

Location filming for 'Anzio' was conducted in and around the environs of Rome, Italy.

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