November 7, 1997 –
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment released the comedy Bean, directed by Mel Smith and starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed, Harris Yulin, Sandra Oh and Burt Reynolds, on this date.
The producers were initially looking for an unknown actor to play General Newton. But being a fan of the series, Mr. Bean, Burt Reynolds asked for a role, and was then cast to appear as Newton.
The Haus of Dcaligari 