MOVIES quiz
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Who sang "The NeverEnding Story" from the 1984 movie of the same name?
Limahl was previously the lead singer of Kajagoogoo, with whom he recorded the hit "Too Shy", a UK number one. After leaving the band in 1983 he went solo, and in 1984 he became known worldwide thanks to the theme song from "The NeverEnding Story".
How many women appear in the title of François Ozon's 2002 film?
You can be off by 1.
8
The film "8 Women" is a crime comedy with musical elements, based on a play by Robert Thomas. Its cast included Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant and Emmanuelle Béart. The entire female cast jointly received a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 70th ceremony in 1998?
The film received 14 nominations, tying the record.
Who played James Bond in the 1971 film "Diamonds Are Forever"?
It was Connery's sixth outing as 007, and his return after the film with George Lazenby.
Who played Ray Kinsella in the 1989 film "Field of Dreams"?
Who directed the 2024 film "Megalopolis"?
The director conceived the film as early as 1977. He financed it himself from the profits of his winery.
Who directed the 1989 film "Dead Poets Society"?
In which production did Daniel Radcliffe, known for the Harry Potter films, make his screen debut?
He played young David in the 1999 BBC television adaptation. In 2006 he made his Broadway debut in the play "Equus".
Who wrote and performed the song "Streets of Philadelphia"?
The song was written for the film "Philadelphia" starring Tom Hanks. It won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and four Grammy Awards.
Who played rancher Dan Evans alongside Russell Crowe in the 2007 western "3:10 to Yuma"?
Evans has to deliver the outlaw Ben Wade, played by Crowe, to the train to Yuma prison.
Which film features the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"?
The song was recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Originally, a Lionel Richie song was planned for the film's finale.
Who directed the 1969 historical drama "The Damned"?
It is an Italian-German production.
Which actress was married to Sam Mendes and starred in his 2008 film "Revolutionary Road"?
Her co-star in it was Leonardo DiCaprio.
In which film did Heath Ledger play his last role?
Ledger died in January 2008 during the filming of Terry Gilliam's movie. His character in the scenes set in the imaginary world was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell. He had earlier finished filming "The Dark Knight", in which he played the Joker.
What was the name of Simba's father in "The Lion King"?
Mufasa was killed by his brother Scar, who wanted to seize power over the Pride Lands. Rafiki is a mandrill shaman, and Zazu is a hornbill, the king's advisor.
Who starred in Danny Boyle's 2000 film "The Beach"?
The film is an adaptation of Alex Garland's novel of the same name.
Which singer won an Oscar with rapper Common for the song "Glory" from the film "Selma"?
The film depicts the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Martin Luther King Jr.
Which American musician is the documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" about?
His work never gained recognition in the US but became hugely popular in southern Africa.
Which 1984 film features the song "The Heat Is On"?
In the music video, an editor cuts together scenes from the film while Glenn Frey and his band play the song in the next room.
The "Fantastic Beasts" film series is a spin-off of which popular franchise?
The "Fantastic Beasts" series is a spin-off and prequel to the Harry Potter films, with screenplays by J.K. Rowling. Three installments were released: "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016), "The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018) and "The Secrets of Dumbledore" (2022).
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