Question 1

What tragic event occurred during the filming of American Made?

Accepted Answer

On the last day of filming, stunt pilot Alan D. Purwin and co-pilot Carlos Berl were killed in a plane crash in Colombia, with Jimmy Lee Garland surviving serious injuries. Tom Cruise had flown the same route minutes earlier.

Question 2

How did Tom Cruise's real-life skills contribute to his role as Barry Seal?

Accepted Answer

Tom Cruise is a qualified pilot and performed all his own flying scenes during filming.

Question 3

What major difference existed between the real Barry Seal and Tom Cruise's portrayal?

Accepted Answer

Barry Seal was a heavy-set man nicknamed 'El Gordo' (the fat one) by the Medellin Cartel, while Tom Cruise looks nothing like him.

Question 4

Which character in the film is completely fictional?

Accepted Answer

JB, Barry Seal's wife's brother, is a fictional character. The real Barry Seal had no such brother-in-law.

Question 5

How did director Doug Liman describe American Made?

Accepted Answer

Doug Liman described the film as 'a fun lie based on a true story.'

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