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Quiz about My Favorite 1980 Movies Part II

My Favorite 1980 Movies Part II Quiz

This second quiz covers ten more of my favorite movies from the year 1980. See how many of them you know!

A matching quiz by Reamar42. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Reamar42

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
411,179

Updated
Dec 08 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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1592

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: AJCB (10/10), Guest 173 (8/10), Guest 50 (10/10).

(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.

Questions		Choices
1. This film is a biographical story of a nineteenth century Englishman who is afflicted with a terrible physical handicap.		The Shining
2. This film is about twin brothers who run rival car dealerships across the street from each other in Los Angeles.		Serial
3. Clint Eastwood stars in this comedy film featuring an orangutan, an inept motorcycle gang, and a bare-knuckle fighting match.		The Hunter
4. This film is a story of a winter caretaker for a Colorado hotel who slowly descends into madness and tries to murder his family.		Tom Horn
5. Robert Redford stars in this film as a warden hired to reform an Arkansas prison amid corruption and murder in the late 1960s.		The Blues Brothers
6. Big cattle interests hire a famous tracker and scout in early 1900s Wyoming to rid them of competition from small ranchers who are accused of stealing stock from the corporate interests.		The Final Countdown
7. In this film, a modern U.S. aircraft carrier goes back in time to just prior to the December, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.		Any Which Way You Can
8. A San Francisco executive is driven to the edge by his wife and her "New Age" friends, his rebellious teenage daughter, and a prospective boss who has strange weekend hobbies.		The Elephant Man
9. This film tells the story of real life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, a colorful character who specialized in tracking down fugitives for bail bondsmen in the 1970s.		Brubaker
10. Two brothers from Chicago, who grew up in an orphanage, set out on a "mission from God" to raise money and pay the back taxes on the property before the state forecloses on it.		Used Cars

Select each answer

1. This film is a biographical story of a nineteenth century Englishman who is afflicted with a terrible physical handicap.

2. This film is about twin brothers who run rival car dealerships across the street from each other in Los Angeles.

3. Clint Eastwood stars in this comedy film featuring an orangutan, an inept motorcycle gang, and a bare-knuckle fighting match.

4. This film is a story of a winter caretaker for a Colorado hotel who slowly descends into madness and tries to murder his family.

5. Robert Redford stars in this film as a warden hired to reform an Arkansas prison amid corruption and murder in the late 1960s.

6. Big cattle interests hire a famous tracker and scout in early 1900s Wyoming to rid them of competition from small ranchers who are accused of stealing stock from the corporate interests.

7. In this film, a modern U.S. aircraft carrier goes back in time to just prior to the December, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

8. A San Francisco executive is driven to the edge by his wife and her "New Age" friends, his rebellious teenage daughter, and a prospective boss who has strange weekend hobbies.

9. This film tells the story of real life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, a colorful character who specialized in tracking down fugitives for bail bondsmen in the 1970s.

10. Two brothers from Chicago, who grew up in an orphanage, set out on a "mission from God" to raise money and pay the back taxes on the property before the state forecloses on it.

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Dec 19 2024 : Guest 209: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This film is a biographical story of a nineteenth century Englishman who is afflicted with a terrible physical handicap.

Answer: The Elephant Man

John Hurt gives a moving performance as John Merrick, whose physical deformities led him to be called the "Elephant Man". Produced by American comedian Mel Brooks, the film also stars Anthony Hopkins, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, and Brook's wife, Anne Bancroft.

2. This film is about twin brothers who run rival car dealerships across the street from each other in Los Angeles.

Answer: Used Cars

Kurt Russell stars as an unscrupulous used car salesman caught in the middle of a rivalry between twin brothers whose businesses are across the street from each other. The men will stop at nothing to come out on top. The film also features Jack Warden, Frank MaCrae, and Deborah Harmon.

3. Clint Eastwood stars in this comedy film featuring an orangutan, an inept motorcycle gang, and a bare-knuckle fighting match.

Answer: Any Which Way You Can

This sequel to the 1978 film, "Every Which Way But Loose", has Clint Eastwood as mechanic and bare-knuckle fighter Philo Beddoe, who has a pet orangutan named Clyde. Beddoe is coerced into a fight by mobsters that kidnap his girlfriend, while he is chased by a totally inept biker gang.

4. This film is a story of a winter caretaker for a Colorado hotel who slowly descends into madness and tries to murder his family.

Answer: The Shining

Jack Nicholson stars as teacher turned novelist Jack Torrance, who takes a job as a winter caretaker for a Colorado resort hotel. The ghosts of the hotel convince Torrance to murder his wife and son, who has telepathic abilities. Based on the Stephen King novel.

5. Robert Redford stars in this film as a warden hired to reform an Arkansas prison amid corruption and murder in the late 1960s.

Answer: Brubaker

Based on true events, newly hired warden Henry Brubaker takes over Wakefield State Prison, an experimental facility which is run by prisoner "trustees". Brubaker has to fight against a corrupt system as well as entrenched bureaucrats who have no interest in reform. The film also stars Jane Alexander, Yaphet Kotto, and David Keith.

6. Big cattle interests hire a famous tracker and scout in early 1900s Wyoming to rid them of competition from small ranchers who are accused of stealing stock from the corporate interests.

Answer: Tom Horn

Steve McQueen stars in this film as Tom Horn, a famous Western scout and gunman. Horn is hired to put small ranchers out of business by any means necessary, but is duped into confessing to a murder, for which he is tried and hanged. Based on true events.

7. In this film, a modern U.S. aircraft carrier goes back in time to just prior to the December, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Answer: The Final Countdown

While on patrol near Hawaii, the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz encounters a vortex which sends them back to December 6, 1941. After rescuing a U.S. Senator and his aide from attacking Japanese planes, the captain wrestles with the decision whether to intervene or let history take its course.

The film stars Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, James Farentino, Charles Durning, Ron O'Neal, and Katherine Ross.

8. A San Francisco executive is driven to the edge by his wife and her "New Age" friends, his rebellious teenage daughter, and a prospective boss who has strange weekend hobbies.

Answer: Serial

Martin Mull is a harried San Francisco executive whose wife neglects him while trying to "find herself" with help from her hedonistic friends, while his teen daughter joins a religious cult. He enlists the help of a prospective boss, who leads a gay motorcycle gang on weekends, to rescue his child and plans a move to Colorado for a more normal lifestyle.

9. This film tells the story of real life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, a colorful character who specialized in tracking down fugitives for bail bondsmen in the 1970s.

Answer: The Hunter

In his last role, Steve McQueen portrays Los Angeles bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, an eccentric man who opens his home to a strange collection of friends while he chases down fugitives. Meanwhile, his pregnant girlfriend wants Thorson to lead a more normal life for their child. The film also stars Kathryn Harold, Eli Wallach, and LeVar Burton

10. Two brothers from Chicago, who grew up in an orphanage, set out on a "mission from God" to raise money and pay the back taxes on the property before the state forecloses on it.

Answer: The Blues Brothers

Dan Akroyd and John Belushi play Jake and Elwood Blues, who try to raise money to pay the back taxes on the orphanage where they grew up by putting their blues band back together and playing a benefit concert, all while running from the police. The film features appearances by many famous blues musicians.

Source: Author Reamar42

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