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Two answers from the Blue Blaze Irregulars fan club (way back in the eighties). We all received a newsletter that had an interview with the makers: 1) they said that they added that line to add a bit of humor to the chase scene and 2) they said that, in the reality of the movie, Buckaroo is always looking to help the poor without having to deal with governments, so the watermelon is being tested to withstand the forces of being air-dropped to the hungry. Can't have our watermelons exploding upon impact, can we?
In the DVD commentary, the director states that the watermelon was put in the scene to test whether the studio was actually looking at the dailies.
In the DVD commentary, the director states that the watermelon was put in the scene to test whether the studio was actually looking at the dailies.
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- How long is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?1 hour and 43 minutes
- When was The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension released?August 10, 1984
- What is the IMDb rating of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?6.2 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?Buckaroo Banzai, Lord John Whorfin, Dr. Emilio Lizardo, Penny Priddy, New Jersey, Perfect Tommy, John Emdall, Professor Hikita, Reno Nevada, President Widmark, and others
- What is the plot of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?Adventurer, brain surgeon, rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his crime-fighting team, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, must stop evil alien invaders from the eighth dimension who are planning to conquer Earth.
- What was the budget for The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?17 million
- How much did The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension earn at the worldwide box office?$6.25 million
- How much did The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension earn at the US box office?$6.25 million
- What is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension rated?TV-PG
- What genre is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?Adventure, Comedy, and Sci-Fi
- How many awards has The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension been nominated for?5 nominations
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