This is actually more common than most people think. Known in the industry as "looping", they re-record lines of dialogue in a sound studio in post-production for any number of reasons, but it's usually because they weren't able to properly record the actors' dialogue on the set. Like any other talent, some actors are simply better at looping than others, and when it's done properly it can be difficult to tell it's been done at all.
haha. I love it!
The entire movie was reportedly redubbed by Titra Studios, which was responsible for Speed Racer and a whole mess of Japanese imports. My personal theory is that the late Peter Fernandez looped Max, but I was never able to get confirmation.
yes. "Horrible."If by "memorable" you mean "horrible."
http://www.madmaxmovies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8662
Das Boot dubbed into English was also a notably good dub. Still, I go for subtitles every time.
Just in case you (or anyone else) don't already know, this is done so that the movie or television show doesn't inadvertently broadcast a private party's actual phone number. Telephone numbers with the "555" prefix do exist in North America, but they are largely reserved for telephone company usage--directory assistance or connection with a live operator, for example.
