Question 1

What real-life magician inspired the character of Buck Howard?

Accepted Answer

The character is loosely based on The Amazing Kreskin, as director Sean McGinly drew from his experiences as Kreskin's road manager.

Question 2

Which father-son duo played father and son in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks, who are real-life father and son, played father and son characters Mr. Gable and Troy Gable.

Question 3

What was a key change made to Buck Howard's magic trick compared to its real-life inspiration?

Accepted Answer

The method Buck Howard uses to find his check at the end of his show differs from how The Amazing Kreskin performed it, likely altered for dramatic effect.

Question 4

Where was the Las Vegas scene filmed, and what is its connection to another famous movie?

Accepted Answer

The Las Vegas scene was filmed in Hollywood on the same set used for the Palace Hotel Ballroom scene in The Blues Brothers (1980).

Question 5

Which major film festivals featured The Great Buck Howard in 2009?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the São Paulo International Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.

Question 6

What real-life magician inspired the character of Buck Howard?

Accepted Answer

The character is loosely based on The Amazing Kreskin, as director Sean McGinly drew from his experiences as Kreskin's road manager.

Question 7

Which father-son duo played father and son in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks, who are real-life father and son, portrayed father and son characters Mr. Gable and Troy Gable.

Question 8

What was filmed on the same set as a scene from The Blues Brothers?

Accepted Answer

The Las Vegas scene was shot in Hollywood on the same set used for the Palace Hotel Ballroom scene in The Blues Brothers (1980).

Question 9

Which actor was originally considered for the role of Buck Howard?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Kline was originally going to play Buck Howard, as stated by Colin Hanks at a premiere interview.

Question 10

What major film festivals featured The Great Buck Howard in 2009?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival and the São Paulo International Film Festival in 2009.

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