As with previous films, Brando refused to memorize his lines for many scenes; instead, he wrote his lines on cue cards and posted them around the set for easy reference, leaving Bertolucci with the problem of keeping them out of the picture frame.
Sakadi pilem-pilem sané  sadurungnyané, Brando nulak ngapalang bebaosannyané ring makasami paletan carita; pinaka pangentosnyané, dané nyurat lengkara ring kartu isyarat taler kapasang ring sawewengkon set anggén  pamentasannyané mangda nyansan élah, nilar Bertolucci antuk pikobetnyané mangda kartu isyarat punika nénten  prasida kasinahang ring gambar.