Question 1

Why did 'The Siege' become the most-rented movie in America after 9/11 despite bombing at the box office?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Lawrence Wright said the film was a box-office failure upon release due to Muslim and Arab protesters picketing theaters over stereotypes, but it became the most-rented movie in America after 9/11.

Question 2

What real-world preparation did Bruce Willis receive for his role as General Devereaux?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Willis was welcomed to the Pentagon where he received a crash course in briefings and information that gave him a sense of what General Devereaux would deal with in a national crisis.

Question 3

Why does General Devereaux sometimes wear a suit instead of his Army uniform in the film?

Accepted Answer

General Devereaux holds a position in the President's cabinet while retaining his Army commission, possibly as National Security Advisor or White House Chief of Staff, resembling figures like Alexander Haig or Colin Powell.

Question 4

What were two early possible titles for this film before it became 'The Siege'?

Accepted Answer

Two early possible titles were 'Holy War' and 'Against All Enemies'. 'Holy War' was considered too incendiary, and 'Against All Enemies' was used before the studio chose 'The Siege'.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'The Siege'?

Accepted Answer

After the secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist, terrorist attacks hit New York. An FBI agent and his team try to locate enemy cells while dealing with a rogue Army General and a CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.

Question 6

Why was 'The Siege' the most-rented movie in America after 9/11 despite bombing at the box office?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Lawrence Wright said it was a box-office failure initially due to Muslim and Arab protesters picketing theaters over stereotypes, but became the most-rented movie in America after 9/11.

Question 7

What real-world preparation did Bruce Willis receive for his role as General Devereaux?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Willis was welcomed to the Pentagon where he received a crash course in briefings and information that gave him a sense of what his character would deal with.

Question 8

Why does General Devereaux wear a suit instead of a uniform in some scenes?

Accepted Answer

General Devereaux holds a position in the President's cabinet while retaining his Army commission, resembling real figures like Alexander Haig or Colin Powell.

Question 9

Which actress turned down a role that eventually went to Annette Bening?

Accepted Answer

Jodie Foster turned down the role that went to Annette Bening.

Question 10

What were two early possible titles for this film before it became 'The Siege'?

Accepted Answer

Two early possible titles were 'Holy War' and 'Against All Enemies'. 'Holy War' was considered too incendiary, and 'Against All Enemies' was used before the studio chose 'The Siege'.

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