Question 1

Who did Peter O'Toole blame for his disappointing performance in Lord Jim?

Accepted Answer

Peter O'Toole said the film was a mistake and that he played safe, which he felt led to failure.

Question 2

What dangerous event occurred during the filming of Lord Jim in Cambodia?

Accepted Answer

Political violence erupted; a Frenchman advised leaving by March 12. The schedule was doubled, and the crew left on March 3. A week later, embassies were attacked.

Question 3

Which Cambodian translator worked on Lord Jim and later had his story told in The Killing Fields?

Accepted Answer

Dith Pran, a Cambodian translator, worked as a liaison on Lord Jim. His story was later told in The Killing Fields (1984).

Question 4

Why was Peter O'Toole banned from Cambodia after Lord Jim?

Accepted Answer

O'Toole called Cambodia a "bloody nightmare". Crown Prince Norodom Sihanouk took exception and banned him from the country.

Question 5

What happened when James Mason's parents attended the Royal Film Performance of Lord Jim?

Accepted Answer

James Mason's parents disliked the film so much that they left at intermission, even though their son had not yet appeared on-screen.

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