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Noonan’s preparation, casting, Mann’s FBI work, music timing, guerrilla filming, practical blood, and omitted tattoos
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- Tom Noonan reportedly trained his body and isolated himself from the cast. — Bill Simmons
- Brian Cox’s audition and Dennehy’s recommendation are recounted. — Bill Simmons
- Michael Mann reportedly consulted FBI personnel. — Bill Simmons
- The climactic song is timed deep into the sequence. — Bill Simmons
- The airplane material was reportedly filmed guerrilla-style. — Bill Simmons
- Corn syrup effects reportedly stuck to Noonan during production. — Bill Simmons
- Petersen reportedly had trouble getting out of character after the movie. — Bill Simmons
- The film omits Dolarhyde’s novel tattoos. — Bill Simmons