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Q1. Which Chicago suburb was the Russell family house filmed in? Medium · 200 pts
Winnetka
Hughes filmed at a real Winnetka home, staying true to his Midwest roots!
Q2. What % of Chicago workers were in manufacturing in the 1980s? Medium · 200 pts
25%
A quarter of Chicago's workforce was in manufacturing - true blue collar!
Q3. How many different characters did Candy play on SCTV? Medium · 200 pts
Over 100
Candy created over 100 characters on SCTV - skills he used for Buck!
Q4. How many homes did Hughes use for filming Uncle Buck? Medium · 200 pts
4 homes
Hughes used 4 different homes to create the 'Russell house' illusion!
Q5. Hughes wrote Home Alone for Culkin after seeing which performance? Medium · 200 pts
Uncle Buck
Hughes was so impressed by Culkin's Uncle Buck performance he wrote Home Alone for him!
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He's the relative nobody talks about... until they need him! John Candy stars as Buck Russell, the fun-loving but irresponsible uncle who's called upon to babysit his nephew Miles (Macaulay Culkin) and nieces, including Maizy (Gaby Hoffmann), when a family emergency arises. While watching over them, Buck's unconventional parenting methods clash with suburban expectations, leading to hilarious chaos and unexpected heart. From giant pancakes to laundry room interrogations, Buck proves that sometimes the best family member is the one you least expect.
Written and directed by John Hughes and starring John Candy, Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, and Macaulay Culkin, 'Uncle Buck' is a heartwarming family comedy that showcases Candy at his absolute best. Join the fun and test your knowledge of John Hughes comedies, 80s family films, and this beloved cast with our incredibly fun free online trivia game!
Directed by John Hughes · Starring John Candy, Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly
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