Question 1

Which director Quentin Tarantino said influenced his creation of the character Butch in Pulp Fiction?

Accepted Answer

Quentin Tarantino has said the film Nightfall influenced his development of the character Butch played by Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction (1994).

Question 2

What surprising detail is revealed about the fashion show dress Marie takes in the film?

Accepted Answer

Marie says the fashion show dress she absconded with had $650 worth of sequins, which would equate to $7440 in 2024.

Question 3

Which author listed Nightfall among their favorite noir films set in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Author James Ellroy listed Nightfall along with The Prowler (1951), Crime Wave (1953), and Murder by Contract (1958) as favorite noir films with a Los Angeles setting.

Question 4

Who was the costume designer for Nightfall, and what other notable works did he design for?

Accepted Answer

Jean Louis was Columbia Pictures' costume designer who designed costumes for Nightfall, The Lady from Shanghai (1947), From Here to Eternity (1953), and the TV sitcom Green Acres (1965).

Question 5

What was the original source material for Nightfall, and who purchased the film rights?

Accepted Answer

The film rights to the 1948 novel by David Goodis were purchased in 1955 by Copa Productions, owned by actor Tyrone Power and producer Ted Richmond.

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