Question 1

What real-life detail about the filming location added authenticity to 'The Money Pit'?

Accepted Answer

The house used as the 'Money Pit' was actually owned by the Ridder family and on the market to be sold during filming.

Question 2

What behind-the-scenes hobby did Tom Hanks enjoy during breaks while filming?

Accepted Answer

During filming breaks, Tom Hanks liked to drive around in the vintage Lincoln Model L Series classic car featured in the movie.

Question 3

Which iconic laugh from the film became a staple of Universal Studios' backlot tours?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hanks' obnoxious sea lion-like laugh from the bathtub falling scene is commonly used in Universal's backlot tour jokes.

Question 4

How did the production achieve authenticity for the biker characters in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Actual Hells Angels from a local chapter portrayed the bikers in the film.

Question 5

What was significant about Tom Hanks working with Steven Spielberg on this film?

Accepted Answer

This was the first film Tom Hanks worked on with Steven Spielberg, beginning a decades-long collaboration and friendship.

Question 6

What real-life detail about the house used in The Money Pit adds an ironic twist?

Accepted Answer

The house, owned by the Ridder family, was actually on the market to be sold while the movie was being filmed. [7]

Question 7

Which iconic laugh from Tom Hanks in The Money Pit became a staple of Universal Studios tours?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hanks' obnoxious sea lion-like laugh when the bathtub falls two floors is commonly used in Universal's back-lot tours to joke with visitors. [10]

Question 8

What was Tom Hanks' off-camera hobby during breaks while filming The Money Pit?

Accepted Answer

During filming breaks, Tom Hanks enjoyed driving around in the vintage Lincoln Model L Series classic car featured in the movie. [8]

Question 9

How did The Money Pit mark the beginning of a major Hollywood collaboration?

Accepted Answer

This was the first film where Tom Hanks worked with Steven Spielberg, leading to a close friendship and many collaborations over the next three decades. [9]

Question 10

Who played the intimidating bikers in The Money Pit, adding authentic edge to their scenes?

Accepted Answer

Actual Hells Angels from a local chapter portrayed the bikers in the movie. [11]

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