Question 1

How did Fritz Lang get the directing job for You Only Live Once?

Accepted Answer

Sylvia Sidney, who starred in Lang's previous film Fury, urged producer Walter Wanger to hire him for this film, despite Hollywood's initial uncertainty about Lang's politicized style.

Question 2

What censorship issues did the film face during production?

Accepted Answer

PCA director Joseph Breen objected to violent robbery scene details, listing specific prohibited elements like contorted faces and bodies, leading to cuts from the original 100-minute print.

Question 3

Which song samples dialogue from You Only Live Once?

Accepted Answer

The Cure's song "Pornography" samples dialogue from the gas station robbery scene at around 69 minutes into the film for about 45 seconds.

Question 4

What was the box office outcome for You Only Live Once?

Accepted Answer

The film was not successful at the box office, resulting in a loss of $48,045 according to production company records.

Question 5

What technological device was used innovatively in the film?

Accepted Answer

One of the first uses of a metal detector in film occurs when it detects a gun at the prison entry.

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