Question 1

Which real-life couple played Ferris's parents and later married after filming?

Accepted Answer

Cindy Pickett and Lyman Ward, who played Katie and Tom Bueller, married in real life after filming, though they later divorced in 1992.

Question 2

How did John Hughes incorporate unplanned moments into the parade scene?

Accepted Answer

During the parade, some people like a construction worker and window washer were dancing spontaneously to the music, and Hughes found it so funny he had camera operators record it.

Question 3

What method did Charlie Sheen use to appear drugged-out for his police station scene?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Sheen stayed awake for over 48 hours before filming his scene as a drug addict in the police station to achieve the desired effect.

Question 4

What real-life event during the parade was captured on film because John Hughes found it funny?

Accepted Answer

During the parade, some people like a construction worker and window washer were dancing spontaneously to the music, not part of the film. Hughes found it humorous and had camera operators record it.

Question 5

How did Ben Stein deliver his economics lecture in the film?

Accepted Answer

John Hughes told Ben Stein, who had an economics degree, to present an actual economics lecture in his scenes. Aside from roll call, nothing Stein says is scripted.

Question 6

What did Charlie Sheen do to achieve his drugged-out look for his police station scene?

Accepted Answer

To produce the desired drugged-out effect for his role as a drug addict, Charlie Sheen stayed awake for more than 48 hours before the scene was shot.

Question 7

Which real-life couple played Ferris's parents and later married after filming?

Accepted Answer

Cindy Pickett and Lyman Ward, who played Ferris's parents Katie and Tom Bueller, married in real life after filming this movie. They later divorced in 1992.

Question 8

What connection does the town of Shermer have to other John Hughes films?

Accepted Answer

Shermer High School is the same high school in Weird Science, Sixteen Candles, and The Breakfast Club. The town name Shermer is also seen on a police badge in this film.

Question 9

Why was Ben Stein's economics lecture in the film unscripted?

Accepted Answer

John Hughes told Ben Stein, who had an economics degree, to present an actual economics lecture in his scenes, so aside from roll call, nothing he says is scripted.

Question 10

What connection does the film have to The Beatles through its music and props?

Accepted Answer

Ferris lip-syncs The Beatles' cover of 'Twist and Shout', quotes John Lennon's song 'God', and Cameron's Detroit Red Wings jersey references Paul McCartney and Wings, with Hughes listening to The White Album daily during filming.

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