Question 1

Which actor made their first acting debut in this film but it wasn't their debut due to production delays?

Accepted Answer

Uma Thurman's first acting job was in this film, though production delays meant it wasn't her debut. She was hired on her very first audition.

Question 2

How did Terry Gilliam create the moon city set when the budget ran out?

Accepted Answer

With no money left for a built set, Gilliam used sketches of designs stuck to a board, moving the 2D buildings to create a bizarre and effective result.

Question 3

Which actor played an uncredited, unpaid role cast at the last minute after the budget had run out?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams was cast last-minute after the budget ran out, playing an uncredited and unpaid role.

Question 4

What connection exists between one of the gunners and the actress playing Sally Salt?

Accepted Answer

Michael Polley, who plays one of the gunners, is the father of Sarah Polley, who plays Sally Salt.

Question 5

Which festivals featured this film at the Berlin International Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1985, 1988, and 1992.

Question 6

What unusual production technique was used for the moon city set due to budget constraints?

Accepted Answer

Terry Gilliam used 2D sketches of the designs stuck to a board, moving them forwards/backwards and left/right, creating a bizarre and effective result because there was no money to build the set.

Question 7

Which actor made their first acting job in this film, though it wasn't their debut due to production delays?

Accepted Answer

Uma Thurman's first acting job was in this film, but it wasn't her debut because of inordinate production delays; she was hired on her very first audition.

Question 8

How did Robin Williams participate in the film, and what was unique about his involvement?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams was cast last-minute after the budget had run out, with his role being uncredited and unpaid.

Question 9

What did Eric Idle say about his experience working on this Terry Gilliam film?

Accepted Answer

Eric Idle called the production 'a truly horrible experience and even remembering it is a bit of a nightmare,' later advising against being in Gilliam films.

Question 10

Which festivals featured this film, and in what years?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1985, 1988, and 1992, and was also part of the BAFTA Awards and Academy Awards in 1990.

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