Question 1

Why did director Stuart Rosenberg use the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee'?

Accepted Answer

Rosenberg took his name off the credits due to a contretemps during post-production, and was billed as 'Alan Smithee', a pretend film industry name.

Question 2

Which two actors did not get along during filming?

Accepted Answer

Thomas F. Wilson and Gary Busey did not get along during the making of the film.

Question 3

What did Robert Duvall do to prepare for his role as Shrike?

Accepted Answer

Duvall visited Las Vegas to attend a Soldier of Fortune Magazine convention to familiarize himself with firearms and knives used by mercenaries.

Question 4

Who originally planned to write and direct the film in 1981?

Accepted Answer

Samuel Fuller planned to write and direct the film in 1981, and is credited with co-writing the story with Mark Feldberg.

Question 5

What did the filmmakers build in Veracruz, Mexico for the movie?

Accepted Answer

They built two jungle airstrips for small planes and an elaborate jungle compound for the renegade revolutionary Carlos Ochobar.

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