Question 1

Why did Woody Allen threaten to sue the studio over this film?

Accepted Answer

Woody Allen was incensed when the studio imposed The Lovin' Spoonful to bump up the running time without his consultation, threatening to sue before recanting when the film became a hit.

Question 2

Which two Japanese actresses from this film also appeared together in a James Bond movie?

Accepted Answer

Akiko Wakabayashi and Mie Hama, who play spy girls in this film, also appear together in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967).

Question 3

How was this film created from a Japanese action movie?

Accepted Answer

American International Pictures bought the confusing Japanese film 'Key of Keys' and hired Woody Allen to re-dub it with comedic dialogue, changing the plot to revolve around a secret egg salad recipe.

Question 4

What unusual method was used to complete the film's dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Only 60 minutes of dialogue was recorded by Woody Allen and friends. An additional 19 minutes used an actor mimicking Allen plus footage of The Lovin' Spoonful, all without Allen's consultation.

Question 5

What was significant about Woody Allen's role in this production?

Accepted Answer

This was Woody Allen's directorial debut and film debut, where he served as director, writer, and actor while re-dubbing a Japanese action film into a comedy.

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