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1. Director Ridley Scott brought film noir into the modern age with his technically brilliant and intellectually captivating 1982 film 'Blade Runner'. Which of these actors did *not* appear in this groundbreaking movie of the early 80s?
2. In this 1982 film, one enlightened man leads an entire nation to political freedom through the use of non-violent means. What brilliant biopic, directed by Richard Attenborough, is described here?
3. Depending on the version you select, 'Fanny and Alexander' may be 188 minutes long or 312 minutes long. With either version you select, you will be able to witness a stunning film, replete with very memorable scenes and fine acting. 'Fanny and Alexander' is the cinematic swan song of what pre-eminent Swedish filmmaker?
4. 'Fitzcarraldo' is a film that *must* be seen to be believed. In it, director Werner Herzog literally oversees the moving of a very large steamer boat over a small mountain. What long-time acting collaborator of Herzog's appears in title role of this extraordinary film?
5. Touching and heartbreaking, 1982's 'Sophie's Choice' is certainly one of director Alan J. Pakula's best cinematic triumphs. However, the true magic in this film is produced by the actress who plays the title character Sophie. What actress won a Best Actress Oscar for her splendid performance in this movie?
6. In what 1982 film does Paul Newman play a down and out Boston lawyer who is suddenly given a seemingly open-and-shut court case involving medical malpractice?
7. Directed by Costa-Gavras, the chilling 1982 film 'Missing' is based on a true life incident involving an American journalist who went missing in the aftermath of a bloody 1973 coup that occurred in what South American country?
8. Selected by the American Film Institute as their number two American comedy film of all-time, 'Tootsie' certainly has become a film classic. In it, serious actor Dustin Hoffman is unexpectedly hilarious in the lead role as struggling actor Michael Dorsey. Which of these actresses does not appear alongside Hoffman in this entertaining and absorbing romp?
9. In terms of groundbreaking 1982 films, none may have been more impactful on the future of cinema than 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. Not only did it usher in a new trend of comedy/drama films aimed at teens, it also launched the film careers of several Hollywood heavy hitters. What future Oscar-winner steals the show in this clever coming-of-age comedy?
10. Let's end this quiz on a scary note. Imagine, if you will, being trapped in a small research station on the vast Antarctic ice with a small crew of men, any one of them potentially having been transformed into a hideous space alien. This is the plot in a nutshell of what memorable 1982 horror/sci-fi extravaganza?
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