Question 1

How did 'The Trip' evolve from a short film into a feature-length screenplay?

Accepted Answer

The script was originally written as a short about an urban legend of two guys in Mexico trying to cross the border. Miles Swain wrote their backstory and ended up with a full screenplay.

Question 2

Which historic estate served as the setting for much of the film?

Accepted Answer

Falcon Lair Estate, once home to Rudolph Valentino, Doris Duke, and Gloria Swanson, served as the setting for much of the film.

Question 3

Who plays the characters Alan Oakley and Tommy Ballenger?

Accepted Answer

Larry Sullivan plays Alan Oakley, and Steve Braun plays Tommy Ballenger.

Question 4

What is the political context of the meeting between Tommy and Alan in 1973?

Accepted Answer

When 19-year-old gay-rights activist Tommy and 24-year-old Alan first meet in 1973, they find themselves on opposite sides of the political coin.

Question 5

What is the IMDb rating of 'The Trip'?

Accepted Answer

The IMDb rating is 7.0 based on 4017 votes.

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