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Willem Dafoe's Movies Trivia Quiz

Although he is often seen as the archetypal villain, Willem Dafoe has played some good guys too. Enjoy this brief look at some of his films.

A multiple-choice quiz by beckyel. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
beckyel

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,040

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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532

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Willem Dafoe's character in 'Speed 2: Cruise Control'? Hint

John Geiger

Juliano

Alex Shaw

Harvey

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which movie did Dafoe receive an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor? Hint

Platoon

Born On The Fourth Of July

Apocalypse Now

Salvador

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which role did Dafoe play in 'The Last Temptation Of Christ'? Hint

Jesus of Nazareth

Peter, the Apostle

Judas Iscariot

John the Baptist

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the other personality of Dafoe's character, Norman Osborn, in 'Spider-Man'? Hint

Purple Pixie

Green Goblin

Black Banshee

Red Elf

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following did NOT star with Dafoe in 'The English Patient'? Hint

Colin Firth

Ralph Fiennes

Kirsten Dunst

Juliette Binoche

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which film did Dafoe play the part of Max Schreck? Hint

Shadow of the Vampire

Vampires

Interview with the Vampire

The Fearless Vampire Killers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who starred with Willem Dafoe in the 1995 movie 'Victory'? Hint

Michael Caine

Max von Sydow

Sylvester Stallone

Sam Neill

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these actors did NOT star with Dafoe in 'Once Upon A Time In Mexico'? Hint

Antonio Banderas

Penelope Cruz

Salma Hayek

Johnny Depp

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which film did Dafoe star with Robert Redford and Helen Mirren? Hint

Camel Cricket City

The Night and the Moment

The Reckoning

The Clearing

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which of the following films did Dafoe NOT play a character called John? Hint

Flight of the Intruder

Clear And Present Danger

Auto Focus

Light Sleeper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Willem Dafoe's character in 'Speed 2: Cruise Control'?

Answer: John Geiger

John Geiger is a computer genius who alters the course of the cruise ship on which he is travelling. He puts it onto a collision course with an oil tanker, and plans on escaping with some jewels the ship is carrying on board. Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric also star in this 1997 sequel to 'Speed'.

2. In which movie did Dafoe receive an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor?

Answer: Platoon

Dafoe was nominated for an Oscar in 1987 for the 1986 movie 'Platoon'. He played Sergeant Elias Grodin, and appeared alongside Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen and Johnny Depp. The movie was directed by Oliver Stone.

3. Which role did Dafoe play in 'The Last Temptation Of Christ'?

Answer: Jesus of Nazareth

Martin Scorsese directed the film adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel. Harvey Keitel was Judas, and Barbara Hershey was Mary Magdalene.

4. What was the other personality of Dafoe's character, Norman Osborn, in 'Spider-Man'?

Answer: Green Goblin

Norman Osborn developed his other personality after being exposed to some experimental nerve gas. Spider-Man was played by Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst starred as Mary Jane Watson, Peter Parker's classmate.

5. Which of the following did NOT star with Dafoe in 'The English Patient'?

Answer: Kirsten Dunst

Dafoe played the role of David Caravaggio, an old family friend of Count Almasy (Ralph Fiennes). Juilette Binoche was Hana, the nurse, and Colin Firth played Geoffrey Clifton. Kristin Scott Thomas was also in the film, as Katharine Clifton.

6. In which film did Dafoe play the part of Max Schreck?

Answer: Shadow of the Vampire

John Malkovich, Cary Elwes and Catherine McCormack also starred in this film, released in 2000. Schreck was the lead actor in the movie being filmed by director Murnau (Malkovich). Schreck, however, was a vampire; he only wanted to shoot at night and some members of the cast were disappearing.

7. Who starred with Willem Dafoe in the 1995 movie 'Victory'?

Answer: Sam Neill

'Victory' was based on a novel by Joseph Conrad. Sam Neill was Mr. Jones. Dafoe was Axel Heyst, a man who lived on a secluded island in the Dutch East Indies. Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow and Michael Caine were all in the 1981 movie 'Victory'.

8. Which of these actors did NOT star with Dafoe in 'Once Upon A Time In Mexico'?

Answer: Penelope Cruz

Antonio Banderas is El Mariachi, Salma Hayek is Carolina and Johnny Depp is CIA agent Sands, while Dafoe is Barillo. Mickey Rourke and Enrique Iglesias also star in this involved story of espionage and corruption.

9. In which film did Dafoe star with Robert Redford and Helen Mirren?

Answer: The Clearing

Dafoe plays the part of Arnold Mack, a man who kidnaps a successful businessman (Robert Redford). Helen Mirren plays the man's wife, who has to come to terms with her husband's disappearance and to try to secure his release.

10. In which of the following films did Dafoe NOT play a character called John?

Answer: Flight of the Intruder

In 'Auto Focus' Dafoe played John Carpenter, in 'Clear and Present Danger' he was John Clark, and in 'Light Sleeper' his character was called John LeTour. In 'Flight of the Intruder', however, the character he played was Lt. Commander Virgil Cole. Dafoe also played a fourth character called John - in the movie 'Speed 2: Cruise Control' he played John Geiger. In 'Roadhouse 66' his character was named Johnny Harte.

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Source: Author beckyel

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