Question 1

What real historical event inspired the premise of Dave?

Accepted Answer

The plot was inspired by President Woodrow Wilson's 1919 stroke, where his administration covered up his incapacitation and allowed an unelected non-politician to govern in his place.

Question 2

Which famous politicians were fans of Dave and what did they say about it?

Accepted Answer

Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were big fans. Clinton called it a "funny, often accurate lampooning of politics," while Obama told Kevin Kline he watches it when depressed because it makes the presidency look fun and easy.

Question 3

What unusual reuse occurred with the Oval Office set from Dave?

Accepted Answer

The Oval Office set was reused more than twenty-five times for other productions, including The Pelican Brief, Hot Shots! Part Deux, Clear and Present Danger, and Absolute Power.

Question 4

Why did Sigourney Weaver have short hair in Dave?

Accepted Answer

Sigourney Weaver's hair was short because she had shaved her head for her previous movie, Alien³.

Question 5

What makes the driving scenes in Dave geographically accurate compared to other Washington D.C. films?

Accepted Answer

Unlike many films set in Washington D.C., the driving scenes in Dave follow the real layout of the area rather than jumping between unrelated points.

Question 6

What real historical event inspired the premise of Dave?

Accepted Answer

The plot was inspired by President Woodrow Wilson's 1919 stroke, where his administration covered up his incapacity and allowed an unelected non-politician to govern in his place.

Question 7

Which famous politicians were fans of Dave and what did they say about it?

Accepted Answer

Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were fans. Clinton called it a "funny, often accurate lampooning of politics," while Obama said he watches it when depressed because it makes the presidency look fun and easy.

Question 8

Why does Sigourney Weaver have short hair in Dave?

Accepted Answer

Sigourney Weaver shaved her head for her previous movie, Alien³, which explains her short hairstyle in Dave.

Question 9

What makes the driving scenes in Dave geographically accurate compared to other Washington, D.C. films?

Accepted Answer

Unlike many films set in Washington, D.C., the driving scenes in Dave follow the real layout of the area rather than jumping between unrelated points.

Question 10

What awards or festivals recognized Dave?

Accepted Answer

Dave was recognized at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America awards in 1994.

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