Question 1

Which actor originally wanted to play Teach but couldn't due to scheduling conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Al Pacino wanted to reprise his role as Teach, but his schedule with films like Carlito's Way and Heat delayed him, so Dustin Hoffman was hired.

Question 2

What real location was renamed for the film and still bears that name?

Accepted Answer

The Times Square Restaurant in Pawtucket, Rhode Island was renamed 'Riverside Diner' for the film and as of 2010 still uses that name.

Question 3

How did Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of Teach differ from Al Pacino's?

Accepted Answer

Hoffman was 56, playing a role originally for a 40-year-old; his version is older, tired, and frustrated, unlike Pacino's ambitious Teach.

Question 4

Where and when was the original play first performed?

Accepted Answer

The play premiered at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on November 23, 1975, with Bernard Erhard as Teach.

Question 5

What happened to the building where the movie was filmed?

Accepted Answer

The building used for filming was demolished in 1997 along with others to make room for a pharmacy and fast food store.

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