Question 1

Why did Dennis Hopper blame the film's stars for its poor box office performance?

Accepted Answer

Hopper said Don Johnson wouldn't promote the film until reading reviews, and Virginia Madsen was embarrassed by her on-screen nudity.

Question 2

Which actress was originally cast as Gloria Harper before Jennifer Connelly took the role?

Accepted Answer

Uma Thurman was originally cast as Gloria Harper, but the role ultimately went to Jennifer Connelly.

Question 3

What extravagant entourage did Don Johnson bring to the set according to Dennis Hopper?

Accepted Answer

Hopper said Johnson arrived with two bodyguards, a cook, trainer, helicopter pilot, two drivers, secretary, and personal hair, makeup, and wardrobe people.

Question 4

Which international film festivals screened 'The Hot Spot'?

Accepted Answer

It screened at Toronto International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival in 1990, and Göteborg, Stockholm International, and International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1991.

Question 5

What trouble does the drifter get into after arriving in a small town?

Accepted Answer

He robs a bank, which gets him into trouble with local authorities and the local women.

Question 6

What did director Dennis Hopper say about Don Johnson's entourage on the set of The Hot Spot?

Accepted Answer

In a 1990 interview, Hopper said Johnson arrived with two bodyguards, a cook, a trainer, a helicopter pilot, two drivers, a secretary, and his own hair, makeup, and wardrobe people.

Question 7

Why did Virginia Madsen wear a negligee instead of appearing naked in a bedroom scene?

Accepted Answer

Madsen felt the nudity was weak storywise and didn't let the audience undress her. Director Dennis Hopper later admitted she was right.

Question 8

Which actress was originally cast as Gloria Harper before Jennifer Connelly got the role?

Accepted Answer

Uma Thurman was originally cast as Gloria Harper, but the role ultimately went to Jennifer Connelly.

Question 9

What did Dennis Hopper blame for the film's poor box office performance?

Accepted Answer

Hopper blamed stars Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen. He said Johnson wouldn't promote until reading reviews, and Madsen was embarrassed by her on-screen nudity.

Question 10

Which international film festivals featured The Hot Spot?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Göteborg Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and International Film Festival Rotterdam.

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