Question 1

What real-life detail did Robert De Niro use to prepare for his role as Al Capone?

Accepted Answer

Robert De Niro tracked down Al Capone's original tailors and had them make him identical clothing for the movie.

Question 2

What surprising fact about Eliot Ness's legacy is revealed in the film's trivia?

Accepted Answer

Eliot Ness was completely forgotten at his death in 1957, with no Chicago newspaper covering it. His heroic reputation only began posthumously with the book and TV series.

Question 3

How did Brian De Palma achieve the visual effect in the blood oath scene between Malone and Ness?

Accepted Answer

Brian De Palma used a split focus diopter, a half convex glass that makes one half nearsighted and the other farsighted, keeping both actors in focus without camera movement.

Question 4

What was Al Capone's real-life approach to dealing with the Untouchables, according to the film's trivia?

Accepted Answer

Al Capone issued a non-violence order on the Untouchables, never attempting to kill them. He repeatedly tried to buy them off instead.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards recognized The Untouchables in 2021?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Vancouver International Film Festival and the International Film Festival of India in 2021.

Question 6

What real-life detail did Robert De Niro use to prepare for his role as Al Capone?

Accepted Answer

Robert De Niro tracked down Al Capone's original tailors and had them make him identical clothing for the movie.

Question 7

What surprising historical fact is revealed about Eliot Ness's legacy at the time of his death?

Accepted Answer

Eliot Ness had been completely forgotten at his death in 1957, with no Chicago newspaper carrying news of his passing. His heroic reputation only began with posthumous publications.

Question 8

What special filming technique did Brian De Palma use in the blood oath scene?

Accepted Answer

Brian De Palma used a split focus diopter in the blood oath scene to keep both foreground and background actors in focus, a technique he's used in many of his movies.

Question 9

What real-life consultant helped Kevin Costner with his portrayal of Eliot Ness?

Accepted Answer

Albert H. Wolff, the last survivor of the real-life Untouchables, was a consultant on the movie and helped Kevin Costner with his portrayal of Eliot Ness.

Question 10

What was Al Capone's actual approach to dealing with the Untouchables in real life?

Accepted Answer

Al Capone issued a non-violence order on the Untouchables, repeatedly tried to buy them off, but never attempted to kill Eliot Ness or any of his men.

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