This film was made and released about three years after its source play of the same name by Neil Simon was first performed in 1983. The original Broadway production of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" opened at the Alvin Theater on 27th March 1983 and transferred to the 46th Street Theatre on 26th February 1985. The play ran for a total of 1299 performances closing on 11th May 1986. The play was nominated for three 1983 Tony Awards, Best Featured Actress in a Play (Elizabeth Franz) and two for Best Featured Actor - Zeljko Ivanek and Matthew Broderick, with Broderick being the only successful actor to win. The New York Drama Critics Circle awarded "Brighton Beach Memoirs" the Best Play of its season. The play's setting is described in its intro as being "Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York. September, late 1930s".
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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Fan of Fred Claus or just want to share your movie knowledge? This topic is dedicated to all trivia and questions related to Fred Claus
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In trying to come up with a name for Santa's brother, Jessie Nelson (who came up with the idea for the film after her daughter asked her if Santa has a family) hit upon "Fred" while watching The Godfather (1972) on television. "Fred" is an homage to Fredo Corleone.
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David Dobkin was originally going to direct I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), but dropped out to work with Vince Vaughn on this movie. The two previously worked together on Clay Pigeons (1998) and Wedding Crashers (2005).
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The film cast includes three Oscar winners: Kevin Spacey, Rachel Weisz, and Kathy Bates; and two Oscar nominees: Paul Giamatti and Miranda Richardson.
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The wardrobe department consulted Levi Strauss and Company, and had special 501s created to accommodate Vince Vaughn's sizes exactly.
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Clyde (Kevin Spacey) has an unhealthy obsession with Superman. Spacey played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns (2006).
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In this movie, Vince Vaughn portrays Paul Giamatti's older brother. In reality, Vince Vaughn is three years younger than Paul Giamatti.
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The alternate cover art shows Fred riding a tricycle somewhere in Santa's workshop, but this never made it to the theatrical release of the movie.
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Vince Vaughn and John Michael Higgins appeared in The Break-Up (2006) and Couples Retreat (2009).
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Release prints were shipped to some theaters under the fake title "Brotherly Love".
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Rachel Weisz and Elizabeth Banks appeared in Definitely, Maybe (2008).
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Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins have work on several shows together. Pitch Perfect (2012) and its sequels as the comedic (with a plethora of sexually innuendos) competition commentators.
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Three famous brothers cameo as themselves at "Siblings Anonymous". The first is Frank Stallone, who speaks about Rocky and Rambo, two major blockbuster film franchises that star his brother Sylvester. The second is Roger Clinton, half-brother of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. The third is Stephen Baldwin, the youngest Baldwin brother (specifically, he has issues with the eldest and arguably most famous, Alec Baldwin).
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The head mission control elf wears a white vest, similar to Gene Kranz, N.A.S.A. Flight Director during the Gemini and Apollo programs, portrayed by Ed Harris in Apollo 13 (1995).
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Fred Claus - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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