Trivia / Down and Out in Beverly Hills

• The version of "Once In a Lifetime" used was taken from Stop Making Sense.
• Actor-Shared Background: Jerry remarks that he became a bum in part because he was "pretty active politically in the '60s. Sold some draft cards." In real life, Nick Nolte received five years' probation for selling fake draft cards in the 1960s.
• Career Resurrection: For Richard Dreyfuss. Also resuscitated Bette Midler's acting career.
• Cast the Runner-Up: Richard Dreyfuss was originally offered the role of Jerry. He preferred the role of Dave.
• The Cast Show Off: Bette Midler sings a song.
• Method Acting: Nick Nolte spent five weeks as a homeless person in preparation for his role.
• Real-Life Relative: Richard Dreyfuss' mother played Mrs. Whiteman.
• What Could Have Been:
  • Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson were offered the lead roles.
  • Jennifer Grey auditioned for the role of Jenny.

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