Question 1

Which controversial scene in Pearl Harbor upset both Japanese officials and Pearl Harbor veterans for being historically inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

The scene showing Japanese planes attacking the hospital caused uproar because it never happened. Japanese pilots had orders not to attack civilian targets, and survivors confirm they never attacked the hospital.

Question 2

What real-life accident occurred during the filming of the aerial chase scene with Japanese Zeroes?

Accepted Answer

During the scene where Rafe and Danny are chased by Japanese Zeroes, one of the real planes clipped a palm tree and crashed. The pilot suffered only a broken finger and was dazed.

Question 3

How did Jon Voight's portrayal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt physically affect him during filming?

Accepted Answer

Jon Voight wore duplicates of the steel leg-braces that FDR used, which caused him to suffer from bruising and chafing on his legs for weeks after finishing his work.

Question 4

What historical distinction does the character Doris 'Dorie' Miller, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., hold?

Accepted Answer

Doris 'Dorie' Miller was the first black man to be awarded the Navy Cross. He was later reported missing in action in November 1943 when his ship was torpedoed.

Question 5

Why did director Michael Bay use an American carrier for scenes of Japanese planes taking off, and how did survivors react?

Accepted Answer

An American carrier was used for Japanese takeoff scenes, which offended some Pearl Harbor survivors. Bay pointed out they destroyed all Japanese carriers later in the war, so an American one had to be used, and they eventually agreed.

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