- The film is a remake of the 2005 French thriller "Escape".
- The film’s original protagonist was Tom Cruise, but he didn’t take shape because he didn’t want to shoot a remake. This role was later expected to be played by Sam Worthington, but in the end, due to the difference in understanding of the role modeling, Sam Worthington also withdrew from the shooting plan and was eventually won by Johnny Depp.
- Charlize Theron is the original candidate for the heroine.
- The film’s original director candidate was Lesse Holstrom, but because of the schedule conflict, Lesse Holstrom wanted to shoot "Break Up Letter". He eventually gave up directing the film, and then Alfonso Caron also interested Directed the film, but in the end it was determined to be Florian Henkel von Donasma, who has been looking for a suitable script after "Eavesdropping Storm". This also became the first English film directed by Florian.
- The film was originally scheduled to be released in the summer of 2010, but due to the production delay, the final film was released on the Christmas schedule in 2010.
The Tourist behind the scenes gags
2022-01-27 08:01
Extended Reading
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[two thugs enter the hotel room. Frank locks himself in the bathroom and calls the reception]
Frank Taylor: Hello? please help!
Hotel Concierge Alessio: [answers the phone] Buongiorno, signore.
Frank Taylor: Buongiorno... I, I need help! There are two men trying to break down the door...
Hotel Concierge Alessio: I see, what kind of problem do you have with the door, sir?
Frank Taylor: No, no, no! There are two men with guns trying to break in!
[caught in panic, Frank tries to explain the situation in Spanish instead of Italian]
Frank Taylor: Dos hombres, con... con pistolas!
Hotel Concierge Alessio: [amused] Your Spanish is excellent, sir.
Frank Taylor: Thank you...
[the thugs shoot at the door. The bullets nearly hit Frank]
Frank Taylor: Ah, I gotta go!
[Frank drops the phone and exits through the window]
Hotel Concierge Alessio: Sir?
[the concierge replaces the receiver]
Hotel Concierge Alessio: American!
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Sergente Cerato: I have a nutcase who wants to jump. Probably american.