A Man Called Otto

Factual error: In the flashback where Otto gets on the train with Sonia, you can see the familiar Pennsylvania Railroad red keystone logo on the side of the railcar (or engine). The scene is approximately year 1972 (born 1955 from tombstone; Army physicals were age 17/18), and stated as in Pittsburgh. His ticket was $1.10, implying a short ride. But PRR ended commuter service in Pittsburgh in 1964. Moreover, PRR was merged into NY Central in 1968, so by 1972, the logo would have been Penn Central's green "PC."

Other mistake: Among the credits for the film's music are "principle first violin" and "principle second violin." The correct word is "principal."

Steven Lee

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