Question 1

What unusual origin story does this John Grisham movie have?

Accepted Answer

It was based on a discarded John Grisham manuscript and was the only Grisham movie not adapted from one of his novels at release, using an original screenplay from him.

Question 2

Why is the screenplay credited to 'Al Hayes' instead of John Grisham?

Accepted Answer

The pseudonym 'Al Hayes' covers for John Grisham, who objected to the foul language that director Robert Altman added to his original screenplay.

Question 3

What behind-the-scenes drama led to Robert Altman almost removing his name from the credits?

Accepted Answer

After Altman's cut scored low in test screenings, PolyGram re-cut it, prompting Altman to demand his name be removed. PolyGram's version tested worse, so Altman's cut was restored.

Question 4

Which major film festival featured this movie?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Berlin International Film Festival in 1998.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in the story of 'The Gingerbread Man'?

Accepted Answer

A successful Savannah defense attorney gets romantically involved with a mysterious waitress troubled by psychopaths and dark family secrets.

Question 6

What unusual origin story does The Gingerbread Man have among John Grisham adaptations?

Accepted Answer

It was adapted from a discarded John Grisham manuscript and was the only Grisham movie not based on one of his novels when released.

Question 7

Why was the screenplay credited to 'Al Hayes' instead of John Grisham?

Accepted Answer

Grisham used the pseudonym 'Al Hayes' because he objected to the foul language director Robert Altman added to his original screenplay.

Question 8

What production drama led to Robert Altman almost removing his name from the film?

Accepted Answer

After test screenings, PolyGram took the film from Altman and re-cut it, prompting him to demand removal of his name. Their version tested worse, so Altman's cut was restored.

Question 9

Which major film festival selected The Gingerbread Man?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1998.

Question 10

What motivated Robert Altman to direct this thriller?

Accepted Answer

Altman said he took on the film because he had never directed a thriller before and wanted to try the genre.

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