CINEMA quiz
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What is a cameo in a film or TV series?
Stan Lee was famous for his cameos – he appeared in 28 Marvel universe films.
How many films are there in the "Back to the Future" series?
3
In Parts II and III, Jeffrey Weissman replaced Crispin Glover as George McFly because the actor could not agree on a fee with the producers.
What is the hero searching for in the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"?
Who played the female lead in the 1989 film "Batman"?
Basinger played photojournalist Vicki Vale. Batman was played by Michael Keaton and the Joker by Jack Nicholson. Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in the 1992 sequel.
In which state is Hollywood?
California
It is a district of Los Angeles, annexed to the city in 1910.
Who starred in Danny Boyle's 2000 film "The Beach"?
The film is an adaptation of Alex Garland's novel of the same name.
Who is Bill Murray?
Many consider his role in "Groundhog Day" his greatest achievement. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation".
Which actor won the Best Actor Oscar for the film "On the Waterfront"?
Brando won his second Oscar for "The Godfather". "On the Waterfront" was directed by Elia Kazan.
Which Miloš Forman film starring Jim Carrey is about comedian Andy Kaufman?
Which film won Best Picture at the 49th Academy Awards in 1977?
The screenplay was written by the film's star, Sylvester Stallone.
How many times did Alfred Hitchcock win the Oscar for Best Director?
You can be off by 1.
0
He was nominated for the award five times.
Which film won Best Picture at the 73rd Academy Awards in 2001?
Gladiator received 12 nominations and won 5 Oscars – the most of any film that night.
Did Harrison Ford play Lieutenant Columbo?
- No
- Yes
No, Harrison Ford didn’t play Lieutenant Columbo. Peter Falk played Columbo.
Which actor played the male lead in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet"?
John David Washington is the son of actor Denzel Washington. His co-stars in the 2020 film included Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki.
Which city's name gave rise to the term Bollywood?
The name was coined in the 1970s by combining Bombay and Hollywood. The city is now officially called Mumbai.
What was the name of the giant gorilla who was the title character of the 1933 film?
In the film's finale, King Kong climbs the Empire State Building, where he is attacked by airplanes.
Who directed the 1925 silent film "The Gold Rush"?
Its famous gags include the dream of the dancing dinner rolls and the meal in which the starving heroes eat a shoe.
Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 2014 ceremony?
The film received nine nominations and won three awards.
Which film tells of a love that transcends death, starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore?
The 1990 film was directed by Jerry Zucker. Whoopi Goldberg also starred in it.
Who played James Bond in "The Living Daylights" (1987)?
It was Timothy Dalton's first film as Bond.
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