Neither director Alan J. Pakula nor Robert Redford were happy with screenwriter William Goldman's first draft. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were not keen on it, either. In fact, Bernstein penned a draft with his then-girlfriend Nora Ephron. Redford rejected this effort too, so he and Pakula held all-day sessions working on the script, interviewing editors and reporters throughout.
The Good Thief - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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The cast includes award winning filmmakers: the Polish brothers (Mark Polish and Michael Polish) and two-time Palme d'Or winning director Emir Kusturica.
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First Neil Jordan movie since The Miracle (1991) in which Stephen Rea doesn't appear.
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Neil Jordan had originally intended to name the film "Double Down" but changed his mind when he learned that there were other films being released with the same and/or similar titled.
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Although Ralph Fiennes was not listed in the cast he did gain a credit in the technical assistance as Fine Arts Adviser.
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Nick Nolte admitted in an interview that he took a small injection of heroin in preparation for his role. He claims that in order to play such a character he required the feeling of addiction and what it is to be a heroin junkie.
The Good Thief - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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