Movies Trivia Quiz

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1. In the motion picture, Goldfinger, the antagonist relies on this gas for accomplishing his goals.
   • Beta 7
   • Alpha 5
   • Kappa 2
   • Delta 9
   Answer: Delta 9
2. The performance of this actor in a 1988 movie brought him the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor.
   • Sylvester Stallone in Rambo III
   • Burt Reynolds in Rent-A-Cop
   • Jackie Mason in Caddyshack II
   • Tom Cruise in Cocktail
   Answer: Sylvester Stallone in Rambo III
3. Which 2006 Spike Lee heist thriller starred Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster?
   • Inside Man
   • He Got Game
   • Clockers
   • 25th Hour
   Answer: Inside Man
   'Inside Man' was a highly successful studio heist thriller directed by Spike Lee, earning $186 million at the box office.
4. Which iconic corporate raider did Michael Douglas play in the 1987 film Wall Street?
   • Gordon Gekko
   • Bud Fox
   • Patrick Bateman
   • Jordan Belfort
   Answer: Gordon Gekko
   Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the ruthless corporate raider Gordon Gekko in Oliver Stone's Wall Street.
5. The success of Sylvester Stallone came with the blockbuster Rocky. He wrote the movie and also played the lead role. How many days did it take him to write Rocky?
   • 26
   • 3
   • 7
   • 48
   Answer: 3
6. What personal item of director Christopher Nolan was recorded to create Dunkirk's tense score?
   • A pocket watch
   • A metronome
   • A typewriter
   • A heartbeat monitor
   Answer: A pocket watch
   Hans Zimmer synthesized the sound of Christopher Nolan's own pocket watch to create the film's suspenseful, ticking score.
7. In 2011, Jason Momoa played Conan the Barbarian, a role originally made famous by whom?
   • Sylvester Stallone
   • Bruce Willis
   • Arnold Schwarzenegger
   • Dolph Lundgren
   Answer: Arnold Schwarzenegger
   Arnold Schwarzenegger famously played the title role in the original 1982 film Conan the Barbarian.
8. The Donnie Darko soundtrack famously ends with a somber cover of which Tears for Fears song?
   • Mad World
   • Shout
   • Everybody Wants to Rule the World
   • Head Over Heels
   Answer: Mad World
   The film's memorable ending sequence features a piano-driven cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World" by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews.
9. Patty Loveless performed the song On Down Line for the Black Dog soundtrack?
   • True
   • False
   Answer: True
10. Much of the dialogue in the film Dances With Wolves is spoken in what language?
    • Lakota
    • Cheyenne
    • Apache
    • Navajo
    Answer: Lakota
    The text explicitly states that a significant portion of the film's dialogue is in Lakota, accompanied by English subtitles.
11. What type of fish do the fishermen in the movie The Perfect Storm hunt for?
    • Blue marlin
    • Tuna
    • Sailfish
    • Swordfish
    Answer: Swordfish
12. Who is the first of the murderers of Eric and Shelly to be killed by the Crow in the self-titled movie?
    • Fun Boy
    • T-Bird
    • Skank
    • Tin Tin
    Answer: Tin Tin
13. Who directed the 1973 film "American Graffiti"?
    • Steven Spielberg
    • Francis Ford Coppola
    • George Lucas
    • Ron Howard
    Answer: George Lucas
14. The 1973 song Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield was used for which of the following movies?
    • Rosemarys Baby
    • The Shining
    • Halloween
    • The Exorcist
    Answer: The Exorcist
15. Which Studio Ghibli film was heavily edited for its 1985 US release as "Warriors of the Wind"?
    • Castle in the Sky
    • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
    • My Neighbor Totoro
    • Kiki's Delivery Service
    Answer: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was heavily cut and altered for its initial US release, prompting Ghibli's strict "no-edits" policy.
16. Which two actors starred as the young romantic leads in the 2004 film The Notebook?
    • Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams
    • Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet
    • Channing Tatum & Amanda Seyfried
    • Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman
    Answer: Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams
    Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams played the young couple Noah and Allie in the film.
17. Which sci-fi comedy features a character who renames himself Johnny 5?
    • Escape to Witch Mountain
    • RoboCop
    • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
    • Short Circuit
    Answer: Short Circuit
18. Which top prize did *Rashomon* win at the Venice International Film Festival?
    • Silver Bear
    • Palme d'Or
    • Golden Lion
    • Grand Jury Prize
    Answer: Golden Lion
    Rashomon's victory of the Golden Lion at the 12th Venice International Film Festival marked the first time a Japanese film received major international reception.
19. Who was originally cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future?
    • John Cusak
    • Neil Patrick Harris
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Michael J. Fox
    Answer: Eric Stoltz
20. Which 1974 disaster movie used miniatures to depict a blazing skyscraper?
    • The Towering Inferno
    • The Poseidon Adventure
    • Earthquake
    • Airport 1975
    Answer: The Towering Inferno
    The Towering Inferno used highly detailed scale models to safely depict the devastating fire in the fictional glass skyscraper.
21. Which acclaimed filmmaker directed the 1987 Vietnam War movie Full Metal Jacket?
    • Steven Spielberg
    • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Stanley Kubrick
    • Oliver Stone
    Answer: Stanley Kubrick
    Stanley Kubrick directed, produced, and co-wrote the 1987 war film Full Metal Jacket.
22. What is the actual first name of the fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones?
    • Henry
    • Arthur
    • William
    • Edward
    Answer: Henry
    Indiana Jones's full birth name in the franchise is Dr. Henry Walton Jones, Jr.
23. Which acclaimed director cast Tom Hardy in Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, and Dunkirk?
    • Christopher Nolan
    • Quentin Tarantino
    • Ridley Scott
    • Steven Spielberg
    Answer: Christopher Nolan
    Tom Hardy has been a frequent collaborator with director Christopher Nolan, appearing in three of his major films.
24. In which city does the action in the film The Conversation occur?
    • San Francisco
    • New York City
    • Chicago
    • Los Angeles
    Answer: San Francisco
25. With 12 total nods, Jack Nicholson holds what historic Academy Award record?
    • Most nominated male actor
    • Most Best Actor wins
    • Oldest nominee in history
    • Most consecutive nominations
    Answer: Most nominated male actor
    Nicholson has received 12 Oscar nominations throughout his career, making him the most nominated male actor in the history of the Academy.
26. Identify the 1986 horror movie from this quote: And there, ladies and gentlemen, on the other side of the lake we have the famous Villa Diodati where Lord Byron, greatest living English poet, resides in exile.
    • Home Sweet Home
    • Gothic
    • Frankenstein
    • Ghost Story
    Answer: Gothic
27. In 55 Days at Peking, the diplomat from what country was slain by Chinese Boxer rebels, thus starting the siege of Peking?
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • Great Britain
    • United States
    Answer: Germany
28. In the movie Ghost, the name used by Whoopi Goldbergs character in the bank scenes was Rita Smith?
    • True
    • False
    Answer: False
29. In which animated Pixar film franchise does Barbie appear as a supporting character?
    • The Incredibles
    • Shrek
    • Despicable Me
    • Toy Story
    Answer: Toy Story
    Barbie makes cameo and supporting appearances in the Toy Story films, notably playing a major role alongside Ken in Toy Story 3.
30. For her role as Marge Gunderson in Fargo, Frances McDormand won an Oscar in which category?
    • Best Actress
    • Best Supporting Actress
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • Best Director
    Answer: Best Actress
    Frances McDormand won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading performance as Marge Gunderson.
31. In Saturday Night Fever, Tony Manero and his friends go dancing in order to escape from the harsh reality of life. What is the name of the disco club they visit every Saturday night?
    • 2001 Odyssey
    • Elefas
    • Thriller
    • Boogie Wonderland
    Answer: 2001 Odyssey
32. From 1984-1986, Ernest Borgnine starred with Jan-Michael Vincent as an aging helicopter pilot in which program?
    • Boones Sky
    • Airwolf
    • Flight Zero
    • Johnny Guitar
    Answer: Airwolf
33. In the movie 21, the group of card counters is led by one of Bens professors. What subject does that professor teach?
    • English
    • Philosophy
    • Science
    • Math
    Answer: Math
34. In the movie Jaws, what is Mayor Vaughn's main fear about closing the beaches?
    • Hurting the town's summer economy
    • Causing a widespread panic
    • Losing his upcoming re-election
    • Lacking enough police officers
    Answer: Hurting the town's summer economy
    Mayor Vaughn is primarily concerned that closing the beaches will negatively impact the town's summer economy, which relies on tourists.
35. Who plays the character of V behind the mask in the movie V for Vendetta?
    • Hugo Weaving
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Orlando Bloom
    • Christian Bale
    Answer: Hugo Weaving
36. Which hotshot pilot did Oscar Isaac play in the Star Wars sequel trilogy?
    • Poe Dameron
    • Kylo Ren
    • Finn
    • Han Solo
    Answer: Poe Dameron
    Oscar Isaac became a global star playing the X-wing pilot Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
37. In the 1995 film "Balto", who are Steele's accomplices?
    • Jenna, Sylvie, and Dixie
    • Dusty, Kirby, and Ralph
    • Kaltag, Nikki, and Star
    • Nuk, Yak, and Sumac
    Answer: Kaltag, Nikki, and Star
38. What specific physical feature of Godzilla was inspired by the survivors of Hiroshima?
    • The texture of its skin
    • Its glowing dorsal plates
    • Its asymmetrical eyes
    • Its hunched posture
    Answer: The texture of its skin
    Godzilla's skin texture was designed to resemble the keloid scars seen on survivors of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
39. Why did Viggo Mortensen decline to reprise his role as Aragorn in The Hobbit film series?
    • Scheduling conflicts
    • Salary disputes
    • The character isn't in the book
    • He retired from acting
    Answer: The character isn't in the book
    Mortensen turned down the opportunity to appear in The Hobbit because Aragorn does not actually appear in J.R.R. Tolkien's original novel.
40. To get the Soul Stone in Avengers: Endgame, which character sacrifices herself on Vormir?
    • Natasha Romanoff
    • Gamora
    • Nebula
    • Carol Danvers
    Answer: Natasha Romanoff
    Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) sacrifices her own life so that Clint Barton can obtain the Soul Stone.
41. Which character from the 1984 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street was the first to die?
    • Glen
    • Tina
    • Nancy
    • Rod
    Answer: Tina
42. The 1986 Razzie for Worst Movie went to this movie that lost over $21 million. It starred Tim Robbins, Lea Thompson, Ed Gale, Chip Zien, and Miguel Sandoval.
    • Howard the Duck
    • About Last Night
    • April Fools Day
    • 100 Ways to Murder Your Wife
    Answer: Howard the Duck
43. One of the staples of the Rambo franchise is the obligatory sequence of guerrilla warfare carnage. In which movie does the guerrilla carnage take place in an underground cave?
    • Rambo III
    • Rambo
    • First Blood
    • First Blood Part II
    Answer: Rambo III
44. In Fast Times at Ridgemont High, character Jeff Spicoli rescues Brooke Shields from drowning and blows the reward money, hiring which band to play at his birthday party?
    • Van Halen
    • KISS
    • Blue Oyster Cult
    • Cheap Trick
    Answer: Van Halen
45. Which actor plays the introverted Joel Barish in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?
    • Tom Hanks
    • Jim Carrey
    • Adam Sandler
    • Ben Stiller
    Answer: Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey was cast against type to play the restrained and introverted lead character, Joel Barish.
46. Which movie of the Lethal Weapon franchise became the 6th highest-grossing film of 1989?
    • Lethal Weapon 4
    • Lethal Weapon 3
    • Lethal Weapon 2
    • Lethal Weapon
    Answer: Lethal Weapon 2
47. Which of the following is cited as a classic example of a parasite?
    • Saprophytic fungi
    • Vertebrate predators
    • Plasmodium species
    • Mutualistic bacteria
    Answer: Plasmodium species
    The text explicitly lists interactions between the malaria-causing Plasmodium species and their hosts as a classic example of parasitism.
48. He began as a top notch still photographer, specializing in black and white photojournalism. He is best known for his photo essays for Life magazine and for his 1971 film Shaft.
    • Spike Jonze
    • Lee Grant
    • Spike Lee
    • Gordon Parks
    Answer: Gordon Parks
49. In the film The Crow, Erics call sign is a stylized bird, presumably a crow. How did Eric make his call-sign after killing Tin-Tin?
    • In blood, on the wall
    • Carving it into his chest
    • In blood, on the ground
    • In fire, on the ground
    Answer: In blood, on the wall
50. What actor was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in the 2005 movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, before it was given to Johnny Depp?
    • All of these
    • Brad Pitt
    • Jim Carrey
    • Nicolas Cage
    Answer: All of these