Question 1

Which legendary filmmaker called All That Jazz the best movie they'd ever seen upon its release?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Kubrick reportedly believed All That Jazz to be the "best movie I think I've ever seen" when it was released in 1979.

Question 2

Why didn't director Bob Fosse play the lead role himself despite considering it?

Accepted Answer

Producer David H. Melnick pointed out that Fosse, who had a history of heart problems, wouldn't survive the shoot if he played the lead role.

Question 3

Which real-life person was the character Angelique largely based on?

Accepted Answer

Angelique was based largely on Bob Fosse's late wife Joan McCracken, who passed away in 1961 and greatly influenced his early career.

Question 4

What major international film festival first showcased All That Jazz in 1980?

Accepted Answer

All That Jazz was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1980, as well as in 2017.

Question 5

Who plays the successful but troubled director and choreographer Joe Gideon?

Accepted Answer

Roy Scheider plays Joe Gideon, a successful director and choreographer whose obsession with work is destroying his personal life.

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