Question 1

What surprising behind-the-scenes fact involves Denis Leary and Clint Eastwood?

Accepted Answer

Denis Leary stated he never watched the movie, believing his head would explode if he saw himself acting next to Clint Eastwood.

Question 2

How did Clint Eastwood change the race of the death-row inmate from the novel, and why?

Accepted Answer

In the novel, the inmate was white, but Eastwood changed his race for the movie to 'make it more relevant.'

Question 3

What family connections appear in the cast of True Crime?

Accepted Answer

Daughter Francesca Eastwood, her mother Frances Fisher, her father Clint Eastwood, and his wife Dina Eastwood all appeared in the movie.

Question 4

What is the central conflict that drives reporter Steve Everett's story?

Accepted Answer

Steve Everett, a flawed reporter, realizes a San Quentin Death Row prisoner is innocent and slated to die at midnight, racing to save him.

Question 5

Which award did True Crime receive according to festival records?

Accepted Answer

It won a Black Reel Award in 2000.

Question 6

What surprising confession did Denis Leary make about this Clint Eastwood film?

Accepted Answer

Denis Leary stated he never watched this movie, believing his head would explode if he saw himself acting in a scene next to Clint Eastwood.

Question 7

How did Clint Eastwood change the death-row inmate's race from the original novel?

Accepted Answer

In the novel, the death-row inmate was white. Clint Eastwood changed his race for this movie to 'make it more relevant.'

Question 8

What was the box office performance of this Clint Eastwood film?

Accepted Answer

The movie was a failure at the box office, earning back less than half of its production cost, making it Clint Eastwood's second worst performing picture of the 1990s.

Question 9

Which real-life family members of Clint Eastwood appeared in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Daughter Francesca Eastwood, her mother Frances Fisher, her father Clint Eastwood, and his wife Dina Eastwood all appeared in this movie.

Question 10

What urgent deadline drives reporter Steve Everett's investigation in the film?

Accepted Answer

A San Quentin Death Row prisoner is slated to die at midnight – a man Everett has suddenly realized is innocent.

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