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Quiz about Popular Movies of 1981
Quiz about Popular Movies of 1981

Popular Movies of 1981 Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the popular movies of the year 1981. I will give you some information about the movie and you select the correct answer. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
390,660
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Difficulty
Easy
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Question 1 of 10
1. Small time lawyer Ned begins a passionate affair with married Matty, who is the wife of a rich businessman. Matty convinces Ned to kill her husband so they can be together. But things don't go according to plan and Ned finds himself in an impossible situation. Name this movie staring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. American college students David and Jack are on a backpacking holiday in the UK. While walking on the Yorkshire Moors they get attacked by a werewolf. Jack is killed but David ends up in hospital badly injured. As David starts to recover he begins to have visions and vivid nightmares. When the next full moon comes he learns his fate. Name the actor who plays David in "An American Werewolf in London" (1981).
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Question 3 of 10
3. When 15 year old Jade and 17 year old David fall in love their passion is all consuming. Jade's parents try to stop them seeing each other and what follows is a tale of forbidden love and tragedy. Name this movie starring Brooke Shields.
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Question 4 of 10
4. The movie "Arthur" (1981) tells the story of millionaire Arthur who is always drunk and aided by his loyal butler Hobson. His father and grandmother make it clear that he must marry wealthy heiress Susan if he wants to keep hold of the family fortune. When he meets and falls in love with waitress Linda he realises he has a big decision to make. Name the actor who plays Arthur. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Harold and Eric are two runners who both want to succeed in the 1924 Olympics, but are from very different backgrounds. Harold is Jewish and wants to prove that Jews are of equal standing. Eric is a Christian who wants to win to show his devotion to God. Name this Oscar winning movie starring Ian Charleson and Ben Cross.
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Question 6 of 10
6. "Mommie Dearest" (1981) is a biographical drama about Christina Crawford's childhood. It depicts her mother, actress Joan Crawford, as cruel and abusive with an alcohol addiction. Name the actress who portrayed Joan Crawford. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A group of friends take a short vacation in a cabin in the woods. Inside they find recordings on tape and a strange book. When the tapes are played they inadvertently release an ancient evil that begins to kill them one by one. By morning only one of them will survive. Name this cult horror film starring Bruce Campbell. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Norman, is a grumpy 80-year-old spending the summer with his wife at their holiday cottage. This year their daughter Chelsea, her fiance and his teenage son, Billy, come to visit. They leave Billy to bond with Norman and after a rocky start they become fond of each other. When Chelsea returns she tries to mend the broken relationship with her father while there is still time. Name the actor who plays Norman in "On Golden Pond" (1981). Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Actress Georgia has just completed a 12 week treatment program for alcohol addiction. When she comes home she faces friends who drag her down, a problematic teenager daughter and an ex husband who continues to hassle her. Will she keep her sobriety? Name this movie starring Marsha Mason as Georgia. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. John feels like his life is at a stand still and he needs a change, so he persuades his best friend Russel to join the army with him. The rest of their platoon is made up of oddball characters who seemingly do not belong in the army. Who plays John in the hilarious comedy "Stripes" (1981)? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Small time lawyer Ned begins a passionate affair with married Matty, who is the wife of a rich businessman. Matty convinces Ned to kill her husband so they can be together. But things don't go according to plan and Ned finds himself in an impossible situation. Name this movie staring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.

Answer: Body Heat

"Body Heat" (1981) was written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan, and it was his debut film as a director. His wife Meg Kasdan had a cameo role in the film as a nurse. It was nominated for one Golden Globe and one BAFTA award. It was actress Kathleen Turner's first feature film.
2. American college students David and Jack are on a backpacking holiday in the UK. While walking on the Yorkshire Moors they get attacked by a werewolf. Jack is killed but David ends up in hospital badly injured. As David starts to recover he begins to have visions and vivid nightmares. When the next full moon comes he learns his fate. Name the actor who plays David in "An American Werewolf in London" (1981).

Answer: David Naughton

David Naughton was born in 1951 in Connecticut, USA. His first movie role was in the comedy "Midnight Madness" (1980). Other movies he has starred in include "Separate Vacations" (1986), "Wild Cactus" (1993) and "Brutal Massacre: A Comedy" (2007).
"An American Werewolf in London" (1981) won an Oscar for best make up.
3. When 15 year old Jade and 17 year old David fall in love their passion is all consuming. Jade's parents try to stop them seeing each other and what follows is a tale of forbidden love and tragedy. Name this movie starring Brooke Shields.

Answer: Endless Love

"Endless Love" (1981) was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and written by Scott Spencer (novel) and Judith Rascoe (screenplay). It was nominated for one Oscar and one Golden Globe. Tom Cruise had a very brief role and it was his debut movie appearance. Brook Shields was only 16 when she played the role of Jade.
4. The movie "Arthur" (1981) tells the story of millionaire Arthur who is always drunk and aided by his loyal butler Hobson. His father and grandmother make it clear that he must marry wealthy heiress Susan if he wants to keep hold of the family fortune. When he meets and falls in love with waitress Linda he realises he has a big decision to make. Name the actor who plays Arthur.

Answer: Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore was born in 1935 in Essex, England. He studied music at college and university and became a classically trained pianist. He decided to pursue a career in music and drama. "The Wrong Box" (1966) was his first movie role alongside comedy partner Peter Cook.

Some of his other movies include "Six Weeks" (1982), "Micki + Maude" (1984) and "Santa Claus: The Movie" (1985). He passed away in 2002 aged 66.
5. Harold and Eric are two runners who both want to succeed in the 1924 Olympics, but are from very different backgrounds. Harold is Jewish and wants to prove that Jews are of equal standing. Eric is a Christian who wants to win to show his devotion to God. Name this Oscar winning movie starring Ian Charleson and Ben Cross.

Answer: Chariots of Fire

"Chariots of Fire" (1981) was directed by Hugh Hudson and written by Colin Welland. It won four Oscars, one Golden Globe and three BAFTA awards. It is based on the lives of real life athletes Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams who both competed in the 1924 Olympics.
6. "Mommie Dearest" (1981) is a biographical drama about Christina Crawford's childhood. It depicts her mother, actress Joan Crawford, as cruel and abusive with an alcohol addiction. Name the actress who portrayed Joan Crawford.

Answer: Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway was born in 1941 in Florida, USA. She graduated from college with a degree in theatre and started her career on the stage. She had her first role in a movie in 1967. Some of the other movies she has starred in include "Chinatown"(1974), "Voyage of the Damned" (1976) and "Barfly" (1987).
7. A group of friends take a short vacation in a cabin in the woods. Inside they find recordings on tape and a strange book. When the tapes are played they inadvertently release an ancient evil that begins to kill them one by one. By morning only one of them will survive. Name this cult horror film starring Bruce Campbell.

Answer: The Evil Dead

"The Evil Dead" (1981) was written and directed by Sam Raimi; he was 20 years old at the time of filming. He originally wanted to call the film "Book of the Dead" but producer Irvin Shapiro disagreed and changed the title to "The Evil Dead". Bruce Campbell, who played Ash in the movie, went to high school with Sam Raimi.
8. Norman, is a grumpy 80-year-old spending the summer with his wife at their holiday cottage. This year their daughter Chelsea, her fiance and his teenage son, Billy, come to visit. They leave Billy to bond with Norman and after a rocky start they become fond of each other. When Chelsea returns she tries to mend the broken relationship with her father while there is still time. Name the actor who plays Norman in "On Golden Pond" (1981).

Answer: Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda was born in 1905 in Nebraska, USA. He started his acting career appearing in local plays and eventually appearing on Broadway. His first movie role was in "The Farmer Takes a Wife" (1935). His daughter Jane Fonda played the part of his daughter Chelsea in the film "On Golden Pond" (1981).

Some of Henry Fonda's other films include "Jezebel" (1938), "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940), "War and Peace" (1956) and "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968).
9. Actress Georgia has just completed a 12 week treatment program for alcohol addiction. When she comes home she faces friends who drag her down, a problematic teenager daughter and an ex husband who continues to hassle her. Will she keep her sobriety? Name this movie starring Marsha Mason as Georgia.

Answer: Only When I Laugh

"Only When I Laugh" (1981) was directed by Glenn Jordan and written by Neil Simon. It was nominated for three Oscars and won a Golden Globe. It was adapted from Neil Simon's play "The Gingerbread Lady" (1970). At the time of filming he was married to Marsha Mason who plays the starring role of Georgia.
10. John feels like his life is at a stand still and he needs a change, so he persuades his best friend Russel to join the army with him. The rest of their platoon is made up of oddball characters who seemingly do not belong in the army. Who plays John in the hilarious comedy "Stripes" (1981)?

Answer: Bill Murray

Bill Murray was born in 1950 in Illinois, USA. His first starring role was in the comedy movie "Meatballs" (1979). In 2004 he was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Lost in Translation" (2003). Some of his other movies include "Ghostbusters" (1984), "Groundhog Day" (1993), "Broken Flowers" (2005) and "St. Vincent" (2014).
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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