Back to the Future Trivia Questions

Doc names his dogs after famous scientists: Copernicus (astronomer) in the first film, and later Einstein (physicist) in the sequels. This fits Doc's character as a brilliant but eccentric inventor.

Early script drafts had Doc Brown using a fridge as a time machine, but Bob Gale worried kids would trap themselves inside. The DeLorean was chosen for its gull-wing doors and futuristic look.

While Fox did many stunts, professional skateboarder Bob Schmelzer served as his stunt double for the more dangerous tricks, including the iconic truck-towing scene.

Stoltz was fired after about five weeks of filming because producers felt he wasn't capturing the comedic energy needed. Michael J. Fox was then recast, despite his TV commitment.

Glover wasn't fired over money. He refused to sign a contract that would have let the studio use his likeness without permission. The studio recast the role and used a prosthetic mask for flashbacks.

This is false. The working title was always 'Back to the Future.' 'Spaceman from Pluto' was a fake title used in early script drafts to throw off potential leaks, but never serious.

This is a common myth. The clock tower sequence was carefully planned and shot over multiple days. The courthouse set was built on a studio backlot and not at risk of demolition.

Bob Gale based Biff on a particularly nasty bully from his own high school days. The actor Thomas F. Wilson added the character's signature snort and laugh.