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Quiz about Detective Movies Part 2
Quiz about Detective Movies Part 2

Detective Movies, Part 2 Trivia Quiz


These films all star some amazing detectives who manage to solve the most difficult cases. Unlike my first quiz on private detectives, all of the stars of this quiz are affiliated, in some way, with a police force.

A multiple-choice quiz by skunkee. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
skunkee
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
176,181
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2891
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (8/10), pughmv (8/10), Guest 75 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. (1984) When his childhood friend is murdered outside of his own Detroit apartment, Detective Axel Foley heads to California to find out why. His unconventional approach quickly lands him in trouble with the local police, but before too long Detectives Rosewood and Taggart are working with him to solve the case. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. (1967) Detective Virgil Tibbs, of the Philadelphia Police Force, is sitting at a train station in the south when he is arrested. His crime - being an African-American stranger who happens to be in town when a local rich, white man is found murdered. Once his identity is established, he is coerced by the local Sheriff into solving the crime. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. (2001) A congressman's daughter is kidnapped from her private school, right out from under the eyes of the Secret Service agents assigned to protect her. When Detective Alex Cross receives a phone call from the kidnapper, he finds himself sucked into the case, despite the fact that he's still grieving the death of his partner. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. (1995) Detectives William Somerset and David Mills find themselves having to deal with the most bizarre string of murders. There's a serial killer out there, and he's killing off his victims in ways that personify the Seven Deadly Sins.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 10
5. (2003) L.A.P.D. Detectives Joe Gavilan and K.C. Calden are called in to investigate the nightclub slaying of an up-and-coming young rap group. Unfortunately they are having a hard time juggling their second careers, while also being investigated by Internal Affairs. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. (2002) Detective Cassie Mayweather must match wits with two brilliant, but psychopathic high school students. They believe that they have committed the perfect murder, and they have done so for no other reason than to prove that they could. Unfortunately the circumstances of the murder resurrects a lot of old ghosts for Cassie, who had previously been badly victimized by her ex-husband. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. (1990) Detective John Kimble needs to track down the ex-wife of a drug dealer he has arrested, so that she can testify against her former husband. Unfortunately she has gone into hiding, and Kimble must pose as a teacher in a public school in order to find her. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. (1954) When former tennis pro Tony Wendice realizes that his wife no longer loves him, he devises a cunning plan to have her murdered. When things don't go as planned, and she successfully kills her attacker, Tony twists that to his advantage, by making the killing appear to be premeditated, rather than one of self-defense. Chief Inspector Hubbard is the detective who manages to figure out who the real villain is. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. (1999) Due to an accident, former homicide detective Lincoln Rhyme has become a quadriplegic. While preparing for an 'assisted suicide', a string of bizarre, sadistic murders and a young police officer with an eye for forensic detail re-engage his interest in living. Acting as his legs and his eyes, she provides him with the information and observations needed for them to solve the case together. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. (1995) After being brutally attacked by a man that she testified against, one time criminal profiler Dr. Helen Hudson has become a shut-in. Faced with a string of copycat murders, Detectives Monahan and Goetz find themselves knocking on Helen's door for help. Which is just as well, since the killings end up being connected to her previous work anyway.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. (1984) When his childhood friend is murdered outside of his own Detroit apartment, Detective Axel Foley heads to California to find out why. His unconventional approach quickly lands him in trouble with the local police, but before too long Detectives Rosewood and Taggart are working with him to solve the case.

Answer: Beverly Hills Cop

Martin Breat directed this first, and funniest of the series. Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton and Lisa Eilbacher starred.
2. (1967) Detective Virgil Tibbs, of the Philadelphia Police Force, is sitting at a train station in the south when he is arrested. His crime - being an African-American stranger who happens to be in town when a local rich, white man is found murdered. Once his identity is established, he is coerced by the local Sheriff into solving the crime.

Answer: In the Heat of the Night

Directed by Norman Jewison, this incredibly powerful movie took home 5 Academy Awards. Sadly none of those awards was for the amazing Sidney Poitier, whose performance should not be missed. Rod Steiger did win an Oscar for his portrayal of the red-necked Police Chief, who learns a lot about the folly of his own prejudices.
3. (2001) A congressman's daughter is kidnapped from her private school, right out from under the eyes of the Secret Service agents assigned to protect her. When Detective Alex Cross receives a phone call from the kidnapper, he finds himself sucked into the case, despite the fact that he's still grieving the death of his partner.

Answer: Along Came a Spider

Lee Tamahori directed this movie that was based on a novel by James Patterson. Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter and Michael Wincott starred.
4. (1995) Detectives William Somerset and David Mills find themselves having to deal with the most bizarre string of murders. There's a serial killer out there, and he's killing off his victims in ways that personify the Seven Deadly Sins.

Answer: Seven

David Fincher directed this very dark and bizarre film that starred Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey and Gwyneth Paltrow.
5. (2003) L.A.P.D. Detectives Joe Gavilan and K.C. Calden are called in to investigate the nightclub slaying of an up-and-coming young rap group. Unfortunately they are having a hard time juggling their second careers, while also being investigated by Internal Affairs.

Answer: Hollywood Homicide

Ron Shelton directed this very funny movie that starred Harrison Ford, Josh Hartnett, Lena Olin, Bruce Greenwood and Isaiah Washington. There's even a cameo appearance by Gladys Knight.
6. (2002) Detective Cassie Mayweather must match wits with two brilliant, but psychopathic high school students. They believe that they have committed the perfect murder, and they have done so for no other reason than to prove that they could. Unfortunately the circumstances of the murder resurrects a lot of old ghosts for Cassie, who had previously been badly victimized by her ex-husband.

Answer: Murder By Numbers

Sandra Bullock, Ben Chaplin, Ryan Gosling, Michael Pitt and Chris Penn starred under Barbet Schroeder's direction.
7. (1990) Detective John Kimble needs to track down the ex-wife of a drug dealer he has arrested, so that she can testify against her former husband. Unfortunately she has gone into hiding, and Kimble must pose as a teacher in a public school in order to find her.

Answer: Kindergarten Cop

Ivan Reitman directed this very funny movie that pitted Arnold Schwarzenegger against a class full of precocious 5-year-olds. Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed and Linda Hunt also starred
8. (1954) When former tennis pro Tony Wendice realizes that his wife no longer loves him, he devises a cunning plan to have her murdered. When things don't go as planned, and she successfully kills her attacker, Tony twists that to his advantage, by making the killing appear to be premeditated, rather than one of self-defense. Chief Inspector Hubbard is the detective who manages to figure out who the real villain is.

Answer: Dial M For Murder

Alfred Hitchcock directed this masterpiece which starred Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings and John Williams.
9. (1999) Due to an accident, former homicide detective Lincoln Rhyme has become a quadriplegic. While preparing for an 'assisted suicide', a string of bizarre, sadistic murders and a young police officer with an eye for forensic detail re-engage his interest in living. Acting as his legs and his eyes, she provides him with the information and observations needed for them to solve the case together.

Answer: The Bone Collector

Phillip Noyce directed this excellent movie that starred Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah and Michael Rooker.
10. (1995) After being brutally attacked by a man that she testified against, one time criminal profiler Dr. Helen Hudson has become a shut-in. Faced with a string of copycat murders, Detectives Monahan and Goetz find themselves knocking on Helen's door for help. Which is just as well, since the killings end up being connected to her previous work anyway.

Answer: Copycat

John Amiel directed this suspenseful film that starred Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara and Harry Connick Jr.
Source: Author skunkee

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