Question 1

How much did Eddie Murphy reportedly earn for his role in Best Defense compared to his earlier hits?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy claimed he was paid more for Best Defense than for 48 Hrs. (1982) and Trading Places (1983) combined.

Question 2

What real-world event did the film's fictional invasion of Kuwait predict?

Accepted Answer

The film shows Iraq invading Kuwait in 1984; six years later, Iraq actually invaded Kuwait in 1990.

Question 3

Why was Eddie Murphy's storyline added to the film?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy's storyline was added after the original version tested poorly with audiences, accounting for nearly half the film's running time.

Question 4

Where were Eddie Murphy's tank scenes filmed?

Accepted Answer

All of Eddie Murphy's scenes in the XM-10 Annhilator tank were shot in Israel, except for one deleted scene shot in California.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Best Defense?

Accepted Answer

An engineer fails to get the bugs out of a tank before an Army officer has to use it in Kuwait.

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