Q 01/05
A) Ridley Scott
B) John Carpenter
C) Tony Scott
D) Jerry Bruckheimer
Answer · why
He was hired on the strength of a Saab commercial that raced a 900 turbo against a Viggen jet.
Q 02/05
A) Matthew Modine
B) Tom Cruise
C) Emilio Estevez
D) Rob Lowe
Answer · why
Producers wanted him after Risky Business; he was in London shooting Legend when offered the part.
Q 03/05
A) Merlin
B) Slider
C) Wolfman
D) Goose
Answer · why
He dies after ejecting and hitting the jettisoned canopy during Hop 31.
Q 04/05
A) Val Kilmer
B) Tom Skerritt
C) Michael Ironside
D) Rick Rossovich
Answer · why
He found the script silly but was contractually obliged, and reprised the role 34 years later.
Q 05/05
A) Meg Ryan
B) Demi Moore
C) Brooke Shields
D) Kelly McGillis
Answer · why
She went shoeless in her scenes to match her co-star's height.
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