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1. Which 1988 film is the story of two brothers, Raymond and Charlie Babbitt, who develop a bond while on a road trip across the United States?
2. Which of these would be the correct setting for the 1988 blockbuster action hit 'Die Hard', one of the great action films of all-time?
3. Two little Japanese girls, Mei and Satsuki, move into a home in the rural countryside with their father so that they can be near the hospital where their mother is recuperating from illness. In this setting, the two girls meet several magical creatures who help them cope with their new situation. What is the name of this wonderful animated film by Japanese master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki?
4. One of the great buddy films of all-time, 'Midnight Run' features the acting pair-up of Charles Grodin and which of these Hollywood tough guys?
5. 'Bull Durham' is on the top of many 'greatest baseball movie of all-time' lists (including my own). What helps make this wonderful 1988 film work is the excellent cast, which includes all but which of the following?
6. Take the fiery combination of Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman, add a fantastic supporting cast that includes Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, and R. Lee Ermey, throw in the directing edge of Alan Parker and stir them all together in an early 1960s southern pot of racial tension and what movie do you have?
7. 'Stand and Deliver' is certainly one of the quiet gems of 1988. One of the best films ever at depicting proper teaching techniques in a classroom setting, it features Edward James Olmos as which legendary teacher in East Los Angeles?
8. 'Grave of the Fireflies' was one of the most poignant and beautiful animated films ever made. Also known as 'Hotaru No Haka', in which country was this delicate cartoon classic produced?
9. Controversy, thy name is 'The Last Temptation of Christ'. Which of these actors was *NOT* involved in this challenging but fascinating depiction of Christ's final earthly struggles, directed by Martin Scorsese?
10. Matthew Broderick makes the list here with his excellent performance as young Eugene Jerome in the 1988 war-comedy 'Biloxi Blues'. Directed by Mike Nichols, upon whose play (and screenplay) is this charming film based?
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