Question 1

What surprising personal development occurred between two cast members during production?

Accepted Answer

Billy Bob Thornton and Cynda Williams got married after filming was completed, but divorced before the film was released two years later.

Question 2

How did Cynda Williams manage to audition for her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

She tricked the director by claiming to interview him for a story, then immediately acted out a scene with swearing in a public restaurant to audition.

Question 3

What was the film's original release plan and how did it change?

Accepted Answer

It was originally planned for straight-to-video release, but stronger than expected word of mouth convinced I.R.S. to send it to theaters instead.

Question 4

What was removed from the UK poster due to public backlash?

Accepted Answer

An image of a man shooting a cop was removed from the UK poster following backlash against screen violence, though the film itself remained uncut.

Question 5

What were some of the working titles before the film became 'One False Move'?

Accepted Answer

The script was originally titled 'Color Me Bad,' then 'Hurricane,' then 'Star City' before finally settling on 'One False Move.'

Question 6

What surprising personal connection formed between two cast members during production?

Accepted Answer

Billy Bob Thornton and Cynda Williams got married after filming was completed, but divorced before the film was released two years later.

Question 7

How did the film's theatrical release come about despite initial plans?

Accepted Answer

The original plan was to release it straight to video, but stronger than expected word of mouth convinced I.R.S. to send it to theaters instead.

Question 8

What was controversial about the film's UK promotional material?

Accepted Answer

An image of a man shooting a cop was removed from the UK poster due to backlash against screen violence, though the film itself was uncut by British censors.

Question 9

What clever tactic did Cynda Williams use to audition for her role?

Accepted Answer

She tricked the director by claiming to interview him for a story, then immediately acted out a scene with swearing in a public restaurant to audition.

Question 10

Which festivals and awards recognized 'One False Move'?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2011 and won awards from the Independent Spirit Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and National Board of Review in 1992-1993.

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