Question 1

Why was 'Five Miles to Midnight' a box-office and critical failure?

Accepted Answer

Director Anatole Litvak said the writers never fully figured out the story, necessitating script rewrites throughout filming. Novelist Hugh Wheeler's extensive rewrites were praised but not enough to save the film.

Question 2

How much is Bob's $120,000 life insurance policy worth in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Adjusted for inflation, the $120,000 payout is equivalent to over $1,200,000 in 2023.

Question 3

What type of plane does Robert fly in the film?

Accepted Answer

Robert flies a 1944 Douglas DC-4, registration F-BBDR, originally a C-54 Skymaster for the U.S. Army Air Force, later converted to a commercial aircraft.

Question 4

Which car does Lisa drive in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Lisa drives a 1959 Simca Aronde P60 Plein Ciel.

Question 5

What painting is on the bedroom wall in Lisa and Bob's apartment?

Accepted Answer

The painting is a print of Henri Rousseau's 'The Sleeping Gypsy' (1897), depicting a lion musing over a sleeping woman on a moonlit night.

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