Movie Anagrams Trivia

1. The cast of this wonderful movie HUM TUNES OF DISCO. Well, they don't really because disco was not invented in 1965! Name the movie, that was set in Austria.

From Quiz My Favourite Movies in Anagrams

Answer: The Sound of Music

One of the best movies ever made, in my opinion. It is the story of the von Trapp family, seven talented kids, and a rather stern father, set in 1938, when Austria was about to undergo the Anchluss with Germany. Captain von Trapp was being pressured by the Gestapo to join the German Navy, but did not agree with Nazism. Maria, a rather atypical nun is sent to look after the kids. She teaches them to sing, she falls in love with the captain, marries him and they climb over the Alps to Switzerland, to escape the clutches of the German military. Julie Andrews was the name on Hollywood's lips, as she had just finished filming 'Mary Poppins', for which she won the Best Actress Oscar. She was nominated again the following year for 'The Sound of Music', but somehow lost to Julie Christie.

From Quiz Puzzling Villains

Answer: Leatherface

Leatherface comes from the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" franchise, and first appeared on film in 1974. Played originally by Gunnar Milton Hansen, Leatherface is a big, physically strong man, who is mentally impaired, and therefore easily controlled by his sadistic, cannibalistic family. Indeed long before Robert Englund began his stint as dream demon Freddy Krueger, in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street" film franchise, Hansen was playing Leatherface. His performance certainly helped pave the way for other, iconic, slasher villains like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees.

From Quiz Help! Mindless Disaster

Answer: Fay Wray

I don't think there is much doubt that after first being offered to, then taken by and later re-taken by King Kong, that Fay Wray embodied the character of the Damsel In Distress. Fay did many movies in the 1920's and 1930's, including "The Wedding March", "The Four Feathes" and "The Texan".

From Quiz Mixing Up a Fright

Answer: The Silence of the Lambs

"The Silence of the Lambs" is a 1991 horror film, based on a novel by Thomas Harris. The film revolves around a young trainee FBI agent named Clarice Starling, (Jodie Foster), who is given the task of interviewing notorious and cannibalistic serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). The goal is simple; Starling must try to get Lecter to provide the FBI with an insight into a new serial killer, nicknamed Buffalo Bill. However this is not easily achieved, for in order for Starling to get what she wants, she must be willing to make a trade with Lecter. In order to get what is needed from his mind, she must supply him with tidbits about her past.

From Quiz Anagrammed Jackie Chan Movies

Answer: Twin Dragons

Twins, separated at birth, find themselves at very different stations when they meet up later in life. Jackie plays both roles, as the brothers unite to sort out a bunch of gangsters who have kidnapped "Boomer's" friend Tyson. There's an exciting boat chase and a hilarious fight in a car testing facility.

From Quiz Scrambled 20th Century Movie Titles

Answer: Forrest Gump

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this Tom Hanks-led dramedy swept at the Oscars taking Best Picture, Best Director, and a second Best Actor win for Hanks himself (who won for "Philadelphia" the year prior). The film, about a dimwitted man who had a profound affect on several decades of U.S. events, was so popular that it spilled into the pop culture mixing pot almost immediately, becoming a source for parody in the years to follow. Nonetheless, it proved to be important to film culture in the 1990s, eventually becoming selected as an entrant to the Library of Congress in 2011.

From Quiz Puzzling Villains

Answer: Hannibal Lecter

Hannibal Lecter is a cannibalistic serial killer from the film adaptation of Thomas Harris' series of novels. Though the character was first seen on screen in 1981's "Manhunt", it is Anthony Hopkins' depiction of the character, in 1991's "The Silence of the Lambs", which is the most well-known portrayal. Indeed Hopkins' performance as the brilliant psychiatrist won him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, which was remarkable in that Hopkins only appeared onscreen for around 16 minutes. In 2003, "AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Heroes and Villains'" list named Hopkins' character as the number one movie villain, firmly cementing his status as a cultural icon.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1929/30-1939

Answer: Lionel Barrymore

"You Can't Take It With You" was about a culture clash. A wealthy, ambitious family met a poorer, eccentric family when they became connected by an engagement. The wealthy family was shown how to enjoy life rather than thinking only of money. Lionel Barrymore was on crutches for the movie due to arthritis. His illness was covered in the script by saying he had an accident sliding down a banister. "You Can't Take It With You" was nominated for seven Oscars, winning two of them. Oscars won were for Best Picture and Best Director (Frank Capra). It was also nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Spring Byington) and three others.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1940-1949

Answer: Hamlet

"Hamlet" was Sir Laurence Olivier's adaptation of the Shakespeare play. He also starred in this production. Sir Laurence was the first person to direct himself to an Oscar winning performance. The second was Roberto Begnini, who directed himself to a Best Actor Oscar for "Life is Beautiful" in 1998. "Hamlet" won four of the seven Oscars for which it was nominated. Oscars won were Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Sir Laurence Olivier) and two others. It was also nominated for Best Director (Sir Laurence Olivier), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jean Simmons) and Best Music.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1960-1969

Answer: Oliver Twist

"Oliver!" was of course based on Charles Dickens' book "Oliver Twist". Oliver lived in a workhouse as an orphan but was sold as an apprentice due to his truculent manner. He lived with a gang of street thieves before finding his real family, who never knew of his existence. "Oliver!" won five Oscars, was nominated for six more and received an honorary Oscar for choreography. Oscars won were for Best Picture, Best Director (Carol Reed), and three others. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Ron Moody), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jack Wild), Best Screenplay and three others. Onna White received an special Oscar for "outstanding choreography achievement".

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1970-1979

Answer: The Deer Hunter

Robert De Niro, John Savage and Christopher Walken were all changed by the Vietnam War. The trauma affected not only them but their loved ones. Meryl Streep received the first of her many Oscar nominations for her role in "The Deer Hunter". "The Deer Hunter" was nominated for nine Oscars, winning five of them. Oscars won included Best Picture, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Christopher Walken) Best Director (Michael Cimino) and two others. Oscar nominations were for Best Screenplay, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Robert De Niro), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Meryl Streep) and Best Cinematography.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1980-1989

Answer: Rain Man

In "Rain Man" Tom Cruise played Charlie Babbitt who valued money over just about everything. When his father died and left three million dollars to an anonymous beneficiary, he was determined to find him. The beneficiary was a long lost brother, Raymond Babbitt (Dustin Hoffman), who was an autistic savant. They traveled across the country and a relationship built over time as Charlie got to know his brother. "Rain Man" won four of the eight Oscars it was nominated for. Oscars won were for Best Picture, Best Director (Barry Levinson), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Dustin Hoffman) and Best Screenplay. Nominations included Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1990-1999

Answer: Shakespeare in Love

Gwyneth Paltrow played Viola de Lessops, an wannabe actress in a time when women didn't act. She met, fell in love with, and inspired William Shakespeare to create a play in her honour. "Shakespeare in Love" was nominated for thirteen Oscars, winning seven of them. The Oscar winners were for Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role (Gwyneth Paltrow), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Dame Judi Dench), Best Screenplay, and three others. The movie was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Geoffrey Rush), Best Director (John Madden) and four others.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 2000-2009

Answer: Slumdog Millionaire

The plot of "Slumdog Millionaire" revolved around Jamal Malik, a street kid from Mumbai, and his progress through the television show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?". "Slumdog Millionaire" won eight Oscars. It won Oscars for Best Picture of the Year, Directing, Screenplay and five other Oscars. It was also nominated for two more Oscars.

From Quiz Help! Mindless Disaster

Answer: Jamie Lee Curtis

The movie and its sequel would be "Halloween" and "Halloween II", where the psycho with a plain mask and a blue coveralls went seeking the last surviving member of his family in a quiet town on Halloween night. Donald Pleasance played the psychiatrist and white knight to Jamie Lee's Damsel in Distress. As well as doing the sequels to "Halloween", she has starred in comedies such as "Trading Places" and "A Fish Called Wanda". She is married to Christopher Guest, who is an actor, comedian and screenwriter, among other entertainment credits. He is also a Baron, the 5th Baron Haden-Guest, making Jamie Lady Haden-Guest.

From Quiz Scrambled 20th Century Movie Titles

Answer: Halloween

Created by John Carpenter, "Halloween" is one of the horror-slasher franchises with the most staying power having been extended, reworked, retconned, and rebooted more times than virtually any series of horror films. The original starred Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence and, of course, had the honour of introducing the world to Michael Myers, a psycho killer broken free from the mental ward. The movie was rebooted once by Rob Zombie in 2007 and again by David Gordon Green (as a sequel of the same name) in 2018.

From Quiz My Favourite Movies in Anagrams

Answer: The Blues Brothers

Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi were the eponymous brothers, who were on a 'Mission from God' to raise $5000 for the local orphanage. Along the way, they trod on a few toes, including the Illinois Nazi party, a country music band called the Good Ol' Boys, and Jake's homicidal ex-girlfriend. Needless to say, they save the day, but end up back in prison. Watch for a cameo appearance by a youthful Steven Spielberg, towards the end of the movie.

From Quiz Puzzling Villains

Answer: Pinhead

Pinhead is a regular feature of Clive Barker's "Hellraiser" series, and is played by British actor, Doug Bradley. Pinhead was once human, but is now an extra-dimensional being belonging to a race called the Cenobites, all of whom have been mutilated to various degrees. Pinhead's appearance is extremely distinctive and he is instantly recognisable due to the many nails that protrude from his skull. Modelled somewhat on Count Dracula, Pinhead is far removed from the quipping comic "baddy", and is instead presented as an intense, extremely controlled and highly intelligent individual.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1929/30-1939

Answer: The Life of Emile Zola

"The Life of Emile Zola" depicted Zola's life from the early years when he shared an apartment with artist Paul Cezanne to his involvement in the Dreyfus scandal. Zola's defence of Dreyfus brought him public scorn and led to him moving to England for a time. "The Life of Emile Zola" won three Oscars and was nominated for seven more. Oscars won were for Best Picture, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Joseph Schildkraut) and Best Screenplay. It was also nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Paul Muni), Best Director (William Dieterle) and five more.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1940-1949

Answer: Celeste Holm

Gregory Peck portrayed a widowed journalist newly arrived in New York City with his young son and mother. He investigated anti-Semitism and the community's attitudes to Jews by impersonating a Jew at the suggestion of a magazine editor. He was surprised to find that many people had anti-Semitic feelings despite having espoused liberal opinions. Celeste Holm played a fashion editor and potential love interest for Gregory Peck's character. "Gentleman's Agreement" was nominated for eight Oscars, winning three of them. Oscars won were Best Picture, Best Director (Elia Kazan) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Celeste Holm). It was also nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Gregory Peck), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Dorothy McGuire), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Anne Revere), Best Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1950-1959

Answer: on the River Kwai

"The Bridge on the River Kwai" was set in a Prisoner of War camp. Allied soliders were ordered by their Japanese captors to build a bridge along the Burma railway. Alec Guinness was the British commanding officer in the camp and wanted the bridge built to exemplify British craftsmanship and endeavour. He didn't know that Allied command planned to blow up the bridge to thwart the Japanese military effort... "The Bridge on the River Kwai" won seven Oscars and was nominated for one more. Oscars won were included Best Motion Picture, Best Director (David Lean), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Alec Guinness) and four others. It was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Sessue Hayakawa). Sir Alec Guinness was knighted in 1959.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1960-1969

Answer: In the Heat of the Night

"In the Heat of the Night" was about Virgil Tibbs (Poitier), a Philadelphia homicide policeman waiting for a train in Sparta, Mississippi. Incorrectly arrested for murder, he was asked to help with their investigation once his identity was confirmed. Rod Steiger played the Sparta Sheriff, Bill Gillespie. A black cop in the South of the 1960s didn't have an easy time working with the racial tensions of the era. His life was endangered as he tried to solve the murder without being murdered himself. "In the Heat of the Night" won five Oscars and was nominated for two more. Oscars won were for Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Rod Steiger), Best Screenplay and two others. It was also nominated for Best Director (Norman Jewison) and Best Sound Effects.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1970-1979

Answer: Annie Hall

Diane Keaton won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Lead Role for her portrayal of Annie Hall. Annie met Alvy Singer (Woody Allen), a New York comedian. A relationship began which formed the basis of the movie. "Annie Hall" was nominated for five Oscars, winning four of them. Oscars won were for Best Picture, Best Director (Woody Allen), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Diane Keaton) and Best Screenplay. Woody Allen received the sole nomination not to win. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1980-1989

Answer: The Last Emperor

Not long before his third birthday in 1908, Pu Yi became emperor of China. His life changed dramatically with revolution, war, imprisonment and marriages until his death in 1967. "The Last Emperor" won all eight Oscars for which it was nominated. They included Best Picture, Best Director (Bernardo Bertolucci) and Best Screenplay.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 1990-1999

Answer: Titanic

"Titanic" was the story of passengers aboard possibly the world's most famous ocean liner which sank on its maiden voyage. Told as a reminiscence of a survivor, it detailed the love story of Rose and Jack who met on board despite being in very different classes of travel. "Titanic" won eleven Oscars and was nominated for three more. It won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director (James Cameron) and nine more. It was also nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Kate Winslet), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Gloria Stuart) and Best Makeup. Kate and Gloria were both nominated for playing the same person.

From Quiz Best Picture Oscar Anagrams 2000-2009

Answer: No Country for Old Men

"No Country for Old Men" was the story of a drug deal gone wrong and all that ensues from it. It won four Oscars. They were for Best Picture, Directing (Ethan Coen and Joel Coen), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Javier Bardem) and Best Screenplay. "No Country for Old Men" was also nominated for another four Oscars.

From Quiz Help! Mindless Disaster

Answer: Jodie Foster

The movie was "Silence of the Lambs" and her character was Clarice Starling. Any female character who had to deal with Dr. Hannibal Lechter could easily become a Damsel In Distress if they let their guard down. Jodie is an accomplished Producer and Director, as well as being an Actress. Her credits include "Taxi Driver", "Little Man Tate" and "Nell".

From Quiz Mixing Up a Fright

Answer: Psycho

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, "Psycho" is a 1960 horror film starring Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. Known for its now infamous shower scene, Hitchcock astounded his audience by killing off the biggest name in the film relatively early on. Thirty-six years later, Wes Craven also used this plot device to surprise audiences watching his 1996 teen slasher, "Scream". In order to make audiences believe that anything could happen, Hollywood starlet, Drew Barrymore, was killed off after only twelve minutes on screen. Having stolen $40,000 from her employer, Marion Crane, (played by Janet Leigh), decides to start a new life in California, with her lover, Sam. However after settling in at the Bates Motel for the night, she falls victim to the murderous urges of Norman Bates, who has a bizarre obsession with his mother.

From Quiz Anagrammed Jackie Chan Movies

Answer: Dragon Fist

This is one of the more serious Jackie Chan movies. It follows the "revenge" theme. Jackie plays an orphan who is compelled to avenge his master's murder and gets tangled up with various groups of criminals along the line.

From Quiz Scrambled 20th Century Movie Titles

Answer: A Clockwork Orange

Based on a novel by Anthony Burgess, "A Clockwork Orange" remains a key entry in Stanley Kubrick's film catalogue due to its sadistic scenes of criminal depravity set in dystopian Britain and starring Malcolm McDowell. Though the film was received mildly, it has since gone on to become a cult classic in every sense of the word with the film's characters having carried over into mainstream consciousness. It was banned in a handful of countries yet still found itself nominated for four Oscars (including Best Picture).

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