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Florida Flicks Trivia Quiz

Florida is very diverse. We have sandy beaches, open waters, deep woods, boggy marshes, and some colorful residential areas. It makes for rich backdrops in a good deal of movies. All the answer options in this quiz were filmed here in the Sunshine State.

A multiple-choice quiz by myrab51. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
myrab51

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,802

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. This 1916 silent film was made in Jacksonville. It was a comedy starring Babe Hardy and Billy Ruge. Two feuding families put their differences aside to get rid of revenue agents. Hint

The Idol Dancer

A Florida Enchantment

The Battle Royal

The Flying Ace

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Question 2 of 10

2. This 1955 movie was based on a play by Tennessee Williams. After Serafina discovered her now dead husband had been unfaithful, she fell for a truck driver. Serafina was played by Anna Magnani. Hint

The Rose Tattoo

Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid

Reap the Wild Wind

Easy to Love

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Question 3 of 10

3. The storyline to this movie was based in the coastal region of North Carolina. However, it was actually filmed in Hollywood, Florida. It involved an ex-convict hunting down his former attorney for revenge. Hint

Body Heat

A Flash of Green

China Moon

Cape Fear

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Question 4 of 10

4. In this remake of a French-Italian comedy, a gay couple pretended to be straight in hopes of helping their son's wedding plans go smoothly. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane played the lead roles of Albert and Armand. Hint

The Birdcage

The Heartbreak Kid

Absence of Malice

A Hole in the Head

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kurt Russell played Malcolm Anderson, a crime reporter at the fictional Miami Journal. Malcolm was thinking about leaving the large city paper, when a serial killer began writing to him, describing his horrific crimes. Hint

Miami Blues

The Mean Season

Moon Over Miami

Tony Rome

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Question 6 of 10

6. This film followed immigrant, Tony Montana, up through the ranks of a Miami drug kingpin. The film contained some very graphic scenes, which held up the release due to censorship battles. Hint

Body Heat

License to Kill

Palmetto

Scarface

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Question 7 of 10

7. After an animal became trapped in a prominent Florida theme park, it was up to a police chief's sons to deal with the situation. Dennis Quaid played Mike Brody. The movie pulled in around twenty million dollars, but was considered to be poorly written with a weak plot line. Hint

Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

Flipper

Jaws 3-D

Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid

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Question 8 of 10

8. Filmed predominately in Daytona, this movie starred Tom Cruise as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. Cole was a talented driver, but his attitude often got him into trouble with his coach, Harry. Tom Cruise's now ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, played the part of his love interest, Dr. Claire Lewicki. Hint

Days of Thunder

Some Like it Hot

Where the Boys Are

Monster

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Question 9 of 10

9. This movie starred an actor skilled in exaggerated facial expressions and physical comedy. The focal point of the movie was a kidnapping investigation. Hint

The Truman Show

The Bell Boy

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Bad Boys

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Question 10 of 10

10. This James Cameron film included a secret agent and an unknowing wife who became involved in a terrorist plot. The climax of the movie involved Harrier jets blowing up a portion of Highway 1 as the wife was heading straight for the gap over the water. Hint

True Lies

2 Fast 2 Furious

Striptease

Running Scared

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This 1916 silent film was made in Jacksonville. It was a comedy starring Babe Hardy and Billy Ruge. Two feuding families put their differences aside to get rid of revenue agents.

Answer: The Battle Royal

Babe Hardy was later known as Oliver Hardy. You may know the name as half of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team. Babe once said that his heart was in Florida, even if he lived in California.

2. This 1955 movie was based on a play by Tennessee Williams. After Serafina discovered her now dead husband had been unfaithful, she fell for a truck driver. Serafina was played by Anna Magnani.

Answer: The Rose Tattoo

Tennessee Williams was often associated with New Orleans. However, from 1950 to 1972, Key West was the only place he owned a home. 'The Rose Tattoo' was actually filmed so close to this home, that it was used by the actors as a dressing room.

Answer: Cape Fear

Martin Scorsese felt the exotic environment of Florida could be exploited to create a darker feel to the movie. There was extra Spanish Moss shipped into the set to give it a more primitive aspect.

Answer: The Birdcage

The movie was mainly filmed in the South Beach area of Miami. The warm, colorful, art deco backdrop created quite a contrast to the other family's snowy, cold, Midwest home.

Answer: The Mean Season

A large portion of the movie was filmed at the actual Miami Herald. Kurt Russell and Joe Pantoliano tagged along with one of the Herald's journalists to cover a drug related homicide as part of their character study.

6. This film followed immigrant, Tony Montana, up through the ranks of a Miami drug kingpin. The film contained some very graphic scenes, which held up the release due to censorship battles.

Answer: Scarface

The controversial chainsaw scene was filmed in the Sunray Motel on Ocean Drive. The Sunray was later converted into an office building. A Johnny Rocket's Diner was built on the ground floor where the bloody scene occurred.

Answer: Jaws 3-D

Seeing that the first two 'Jaws' films pulled in over a hundred million each, the third film was considered a bust. Even the Sea World backdrop and the incorporation of the 3-D novelty wasn't enough to draw more of a crowd.

Answer: Days of Thunder

Daytona was very cooperative with the production team. They even closed down sections of the beach so cars could be filmed racing in the sand.

9. This movie starred an actor skilled in exaggerated facial expressions and physical comedy. The focal point of the movie was a kidnapping investigation.

Answer: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Jim Carrey played the lead role of Ace. He was called in to investigate the abduction of the Miami Dolphin's team mascot, Snowflake. Dolphin's player Dan Marino also played a part in the movie. The Pro Player Stadium, located at 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, seats 75,000 fans. It could be seen throughout the movie as well.

Answer: True Lies

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis played the lead roles of Harry and Helen Tasker. Harry rescued Helen just in time. Part of this scene took place on Seven Mile Bridge. This is part of Highway 1. Seven Mile Bridge can also be seen in '2 Fast 2 Furious', 'License to Kill' and 'Up Close and Personal'.

Source: Author myrab51

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