Question 1

What literary work is The Cry of the Owl based on?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on Patricia Highsmith's 1962 book of the same name.

Question 2

Why did Robert Forrester move to small-town Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

He was fleeing New York City, a failed marriage, and a fragile mental history.

Question 3

Which actress was a last-minute replacement for Sarah Polley in the film?

Accepted Answer

Julia Stiles was a last-minute replacement for Sarah Polley.

Question 4

Where was The Cry of the Owl filmed?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in Ontario, Canada.

Question 5

Who was originally considered for the role of Greg Wyncoop?

Accepted Answer

Scott Speedman was originally up for the role of Greg Wyncoop.

Question 6

What is the central conflict that unfolds after Robert moves to Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Robert becomes fascinated with a neighbor, is drawn into a relationship with her, and after her boyfriend goes missing, he becomes a murder suspect, sensing a larger plot.

Question 7

Which actors from The Bourne Ultimatum also worked together on this film?

Accepted Answer

Paddy Considine and Julia Stiles, who previously worked together in The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), star in The Cry of the Owl.

Question 8

Where was The Cry of the Owl filmed?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in Ontario, Canada.

Question 9

Who was originally considered for the role of Greg Wyncoop?

Accepted Answer

Scott Speedman was originally up for the role of Greg Wyncoop.

Question 10

What literary work is The Cry of the Owl based on?

Accepted Answer

It is based on Patricia Highsmith's 1962 book of the same name, and the film is an American-British-Canadian-French-German co-production.

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