FILM 1827: THE SHADOW

FILM 1827: THE SHADOW 

TRIVIA: Sam Raimi originally wanted to adapt and direct this film, but was denied the rights to it.

Tim Curry and Sir Ian McKellen previously appeared together on stage in Amadeus, as the title character and as Salieri, respectively.

The billboard of the "Smoking man" is a parody of a real one that actually blew "smoke" rings. The original was for Camel cigarettes, whose motto was "I'd walk a mile for a Camel!" The "Llama" cigarette motto parodies this with "I'd climb a mountain for a Llama!"

Bob Kane had cited The Shadow as a major influence behind Batman.

Peter Boyle plays a Taxi Driver. He also played a Taxi Driver in "Taxi Driver", 1976.

FILM 1818: CONGO

FILM 1818: CONGO

TRIVIA: Ernie Hudson stated that playing the character "Captain Munro Kelly" is his personal favorite from his career.

Director Frank Marshall originally intended to use the computer work pioneered on Jurassic Park (1993) for the gorillas, but opted for models as the computers weren't capable of reproducing hair.

Bruce Campbell auditioned for the role of Dr. Peter Elliot. He was given the small part of Charles Travis instead.

The part of the 727 pilot was played by musician and pop icon Jimmy Buffett.

Hugh Grant and Robin Wright both declined leading roles