Question 1

Why were interior church scenes for Angela's Ashes filmed in a Dublin studio instead of Limerick?

Accepted Answer

The production was denied permission to shoot in any Limerick churches due to the film's controversial content, so interior church scenes were shot in a Dublin studio.

Question 2

Which actor was originally cast as Malachy but dropped out before Robert Carlyle took the role?

Accepted Answer

Liam Neeson was originally cast as Malachy but dropped out, with Robert Carlyle replacing him.

Question 3

What major film festivals and awards recognized Angela's Ashes in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and received nominations/awards at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and London Critics Circle Film Awards.

Question 4

How did the film's US box office performance compare to its budget and the book's success?

Accepted Answer

With a $25 million budget, the film took in only $13 million at the US box office, which was considered a huge disappointment given the book's international success.

Question 5

What challenges does the McCourt family face after returning to 1930s Limerick?

Accepted Answer

The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions in 1930s Limerick.

Question 6

Why were interior church scenes for Angela's Ashes shot in a Dublin studio instead of on location in Limerick?

Accepted Answer

Due to its controversial content, the production was denied permission to shoot in any Limerick churches, so interior church scenes were filmed in a Dublin studio.

Question 7

Which actor was originally cast as Malachy but dropped out, leading to Robert Carlyle replacing him?

Accepted Answer

Liam Neeson was originally cast as Malachy but dropped out, and Robert Carlyle replaced him.

Question 8

How did the film perform at the US box office compared to its budget, given the book's success?

Accepted Answer

With a budget of $25 million, it was a huge disappointment at the US box office, taking in only $13 million, despite the book's success in 25 languages and 36 countries.

Question 9

Which festivals and awards recognized Angela's Ashes in 2000?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, London Critics Circle Film Awards, and Academy Awards in 2000.

Question 10

Who directed Angela's Ashes and also played a cameo role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Alan Parker directed the film and also played the doctor who treats Frank McCourt when he is in the hospital with typhoid.

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