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The film *Mackenna's Gold* is predominantly categorized as a Western, not a science fiction Western.
Answer: True
The film *Mackenna's Gold* is primarily classified as an American Western film, distinguishing it from science fiction Westerns.
Will Henry, the author of the novel *Mackenna's Gold*, used his real name, Heck Allen, for the book.
Answer: False
Will Henry was the pen name used by Heck Allen for the novel *Mackenna's Gold*.
John Colorado sought the gold to fund a new life in London.
Answer: False
John Colorado's ambition was to use his share of the gold to live as a millionaire in Paris, not London.
Hesh-Ke was Marshal MacKenna's sister.
Answer: False
Hesh-Ke was an Apache woman and a former lover of Marshal MacKenna, not his sister.
Sergeant Tibbs led the cavalry ambush at the water hole.
Answer: True
The cavalry unit that ambushed the party at the water hole was led by Sergeant Tibbs.
John Colorado's ultimate ambition was to become a respected sheriff.
Answer: False
John Colorado's ultimate ambition was to use his share of the gold to live as a millionaire in Paris, not to become a sheriff.
The gold was successfully recovered by John Colorado and his gang.
Answer: False
The gold ultimately became unreachable due to a rockfall triggered during a confrontation, preventing its recovery by John Colorado or anyone else.
MacKenna and Inga missed a hidden compartment in the cave containing gold dust.
Answer: False
MacKenna and Inga did not miss a hidden compartment; rather, they rode away unaware that the saddlebags of MacKenna's horse were filled with gold nuggets.
What is the primary genre classification for the film *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: American Western
The film *Mackenna's Gold* is primarily categorized as an American Western film.
On which literary work is the film *Mackenna's Gold* based?
Answer: The novel "Mackenna's Gold" by Will Henry
The film *Mackenna's Gold* is based on the 1963 novel of the same name, written by Will Henry (Heck Allen).
What central legend serves as the primary narrative driver for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: The legend of a fortune in gold guarded by Apache spirits
The plot of *Mackenna's Gold* is driven by an old legend concerning a hidden fortune in gold, purportedly guarded by Apache spirits.
What was John Colorado's primary objective regarding the gold?
Answer: To force MacKenna to lead him and his gang to it
John Colorado's primary objective was to compel Marshal MacKenna to guide him and his gang to the location of the gold.
Who was Hesh-Ke, and what was her past connection to Marshal MacKenna?
Answer: She was an Apache woman and a former lover who had rejected him
Hesh-Ke was an Apache woman who had a past relationship with Marshal MacKenna, having previously rejected him after he arrested her brother.
How did Ben Baker and the townsmen become part of the expedition?
Answer: They learned of Colorado's plans and joined after Baker arrived
Ben Baker, familiar with John Colorado, arrived with townsmen who had learned of Colorado's intentions, leading to their inclusion in the expedition.
How did Hesh-Ke die during the rush for the gold?
Answer: She fell to her death while trying to kill Inga
During the chaotic rush for the gold, Hesh-Ke attempted to kill Inga but tragically fell to her death.
What significant detail about the gold did MacKenna and Inga initially overlook?
Answer: That the saddlebags were stuffed with gold nuggets
As MacKenna and Inga departed, they initially failed to notice that the saddlebags of MacKenna's horse were filled with gold nuggets.
The screenplay for *Mackenna's Gold* was authored by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Answer: False
The screenplay for *Mackenna's Gold* was authored by Carl Foreman, not Dimitri Tiomkin.
Carl Foreman and Dimitri Tiomkin produced *Mackenna's Gold*.
Answer: True
Carl Foreman and Dimitri Tiomkin are credited as the producers of the film *Mackenna's Gold*.
Gregory Peck portrayed the character of John Colorado.
Answer: False
Gregory Peck portrayed Marshal Sam MacKenna; Omar Sharif played the character of John Colorado.
Telly Savalas played Sergeant Tibbs.
Answer: True
Telly Savalas portrayed the character of Sergeant Tibbs in the film.
Who directed the 1969 film *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: J. Lee Thompson
J. Lee Thompson directed the 1969 film *Mackenna's Gold*.
Who is credited as the screenwriter for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Carl Foreman
Carl Foreman is credited as the screenwriter for *Mackenna's Gold*.
Which two individuals are listed as producers for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Carl Foreman and Dimitri Tiomkin
Carl Foreman and Dimitri Tiomkin are credited as the producers of *Mackenna's Gold*.
Which actor portrayed Marshal Sam MacKenna?
Answer: Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck portrayed the character of Marshal Sam MacKenna.
Who played the character of the Mexican outlaw John Colorado?
Answer: Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif portrayed the character of John Colorado.
Who provided the narration for the film *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Victor Jory
Victor Jory provided the narration for the film *Mackenna's Gold*.
The original music for *Mackenna's Gold* was composed by whom?
Answer: Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones composed the original music for *Mackenna's Gold*.
Joseph MacDonald served as the cinematographer for *Mackenna's Gold*.
Answer: True
Joseph MacDonald is credited as the cinematographer for the film *Mackenna's Gold*.
The film *Mackenna's Gold* was photographed using Technicolor and standard 35mm film.
Answer: False
The film was photographed using Super Panavision 70 and Technicolor, not standard 35mm film.
Highroad Productions, Inc. was the production company for *Mackenna's Gold*.
Answer: True
Highroad Productions, Inc., the company of writer-producer Carl Foreman, was the production company for *Mackenna's Gold*.
Warner Bros. distributed the film *Mackenna's Gold*.
Answer: False
Columbia Pictures distributed the film *Mackenna's Gold*, not Warner Bros.
The film has a running time of approximately 90 minutes.
Answer: False
The official running time of *Mackenna's Gold* is 128 minutes, not approximately 90 minutes.
The reported production budget for *Mackenna's Gold* was $1 million.
Answer: False
The reported production budget for *Mackenna's Gold* was $7 million, not $1 million.
It was announced in 1967 that the film would be shot in CinemaScope.
Answer: False
While Cinerama was initially considered, the film was ultimately shot in Super Panavision 70 and Technicolor, not CinemaScope.
Who served as the cinematographer for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Joseph MacDonald
Joseph MacDonald served as the cinematographer for *Mackenna's Gold*.
What was the name of the production company behind *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Highroad Productions, Inc.
Highroad Productions, Inc. served as the production company for *Mackenna's Gold*.
Which major film distributor was responsible for the release of *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures was the major film distributor responsible for the release of *Mackenna's Gold*.
What is the official running time of *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: 128 minutes
The official running time of *Mackenna's Gold* is 128 minutes.
What was the reported production budget for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: $7 million
The reported production budget for *Mackenna's Gold* was $7 million.
What filming format was initially planned for *Mackenna's Gold* prior to the utilization of Super Panavision 70?
Answer: Cinerama
It was initially announced in 1967 that *Mackenna's Gold* would be shot in Cinerama.
Where were the primary filming locations utilized for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Glen Canyon in Utah and Canyon de Chelly in Arizona
The film was primarily shot in Glen Canyon, Utah, and Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, notably near Spider Rock.
What stock footage was incorporated for the waterfall scene within the rafting sequence?
Answer: High Force on the River Tees
Stock footage of High Force on the River Tees in northeast England was used for the waterfall scene during the rafting sequence.
The world premiere of *Mackenna's Gold* took place in Los Angeles, California.
Answer: False
The world premiere of *Mackenna's Gold* occurred on March 18, 1969, in Munich, West Germany, not Los Angeles.
Richard Burton reportedly lauded the script of *Mackenna's Gold* as highly original and groundbreaking.
Answer: False
Richard Burton reportedly described the script as a standard western script, calling it 'a lot of rubbish,' rather than praising it as original or groundbreaking.
When and where did *Mackenna's Gold* have its world premiere?
Answer: March 18, 1969, in Munich, West Germany
The world premiere of *Mackenna's Gold* took place on March 18, 1969, in Munich, West Germany.
What was the estimated box office gross for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: $41 million
The estimated box office gross for *Mackenna's Gold* was $41 million.
What unique opportunity did producer Carl Foreman extend to film school graduates during the production of *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: They were allowed to make their own short films on location
Carl Foreman permitted four film school graduates to work on location and produce their own short films related to the production of *Mackenna's Gold*.
Identify the title of the opening song for *Mackenna's Gold* and its performing artist.
Answer: "Old Turkey Buzzard" by José Feliciano
The opening song for *Mackenna's Gold* was titled "Old Turkey Buzzard" and was performed by José Feliciano.
Who penned the lyrics for the song "Old Turkey Buzzard" featured in *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Freddie Douglas (a pseudonym for Carl Foreman)
The lyrics for "Old Turkey Buzzard" were written by Freddie Douglas, which was a pseudonym for the film's writer and producer, Carl Foreman.
What was the general critical and audience reception of *Mackenna's Gold* within North America?
Answer: Poorly received, with critics noting its absurdity
In North America, *Mackenna's Gold* received poor reviews from critics, with publications like The New York Times highlighting its perceived absurdity.
What was Gregory Peck's reported sentiment regarding his experience making *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: He described it as a terrible western, "just wretched"
Gregory Peck reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the film, stating that *Mackenna's Gold* was a terrible western and "just wretched."
What was the box office performance of *Mackenna's Gold* in the United States and Canada?
Answer: It was considered a box-office failure, earning $3.1 million in rentals
In the United States and Canada, *Mackenna's Gold* earned $3.1 million in theatrical rentals, which was considered a box-office failure.
In which international territories did *Mackenna's Gold* achieve notable commercial success?
Answer: The Soviet Union and the Indian subcontinent
Despite its poor performance in North America, *Mackenna's Gold* achieved significant commercial success in the Soviet Union and the Indian subcontinent.
What was the level of popularity attained by *Mackenna's Gold* in the Soviet Union?
Answer: It was extremely popular, viewed by 63 million people
*Mackenna's Gold* was extremely popular in the Soviet Union, attracting an audience of 63 million viewers and ranking fourth in the all-time distribution of foreign films there.
What was the extent of *Mackenna's Gold*'s commercial success in India?
Answer: It holds the record for the top Hollywood grosser until the mid-1990s
*Mackenna's Gold* achieved considerable success in India, maintaining the record for the highest-grossing Hollywood film in the country until the mid-1990s.
For which category did Quincy Jones receive a Grammy Award nomination concerning *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: Best Original Score written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special
Quincy Jones earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Original Score written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special for his work on *Mackenna's Gold*.
What was Richard Burton's reported assessment of the script for *Mackenna's Gold*?
Answer: It was a standard western script and "a lot of rubbish"
Richard Burton reportedly characterized the script for *Mackenna's Gold* as a standard western script, deeming it "a lot of rubbish."