Question 1

Which actor's scenes were cut down to a single background appearance in Baby It's You?

Accepted Answer

Robert Downey Jr. had four weeks of work on the film, but his scenes were cut except for one background shot. He joked about it on his website, saying friends called it 'Maybe It's You'.

Question 2

Why did John Sayles threaten to remove his name from Baby It's You?

Accepted Answer

When Paramount threatened to re-cut the film after poor test screenings, John Sayles threatened to take his name off the film. Paramount relented and released the Director's Cut.

Question 3

What did John Sayles say Baby It's You is about?

Accepted Answer

John Sayles said the film is about rock 'n' roll and firsts: first sex, first love, first drugs, first loss.

Question 4

Which actor made their film debut in Baby It's You?

Accepted Answer

Matthew Modine made his film debut in Baby It's You.

Question 5

What controversy arose over the use of Bruce Springsteen's music in Baby It's You?

Accepted Answer

Some critics felt Bruce Springsteen's songs sounded too contemporary for a 1960s-set film. Director John Sayles defended the choice, saying the songs reflected the film's spirit.

Baby It's You

Customers also watched

Loved this film?

Share with others