My Favorite Movies of 1982 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Blade Runner

In 2019 Los Angeles, a former police officer must find and terminate several "replicants", humans that were created to work in space colonies. He falls in love with another replicant, and learns that they have shortened lifespans. The film stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Darryl Hannah.

Answer: Missing

An American journalist is arrested by the military during the 1973 Chilean coup. His father arrives from New York and, along with his daughter in law, tries to find out what happened to his son. Realizing that both government and US Embassy officials are lying to him, he confirms through other sources that his son was executed soon after his arrest.

The film stars Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek.

Answer: The Year of Living Dangerously

Australian journalist Guy Hamilton, newly assigned to Indonesia, relies for information on his cameraman, Billy Kwan, who has all the contacts. Guy falls for a British embassy assistant amid a Communist uprising and barely escapes after being beaten by soldiers.
The film stars Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, and Linda Hunt.

Answer: Conan the Barbarian

Conan the Cimmerian, an ex-slave and gladiator, is sent with his friends Valeria and Subotai to rescue King Osric of Zamora's daughter, who has joined a snake cult. The trio steals the princess from the cult, and Conan sets out to take his revenge, as the cult leader is responsible for Conan's parents' deaths and the death of his tribe.

The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones.

Answer: The Verdict

Frank Galvin, once a promising young attorney, is now an alcoholic, He is given a malpractice case by a friend who thinks the case will be settled out of court. After seeing the comatose victim, Galvin decides to go to trial, without notifying the victim's family. His task is complicated when he begins an affair with a woman who, unknown to Galvin, works for the opposing law firm. Once in court, Galvin finds a biased judge and uncooperative witnesses. The film stars Paul Newman, James Mason, Charlotte Rampling, and Jack Warden.

Answer: Creepshow

Written by Stephen King, "Creepshow" consists of stories about a rural man who finds a meteorite, a jilted husband's revenge, a murdered father returning to a family gathering, a germaphobe with a bug problem, and a college professor who finds a way to get rid of his shrewish wife. The film stars Leslie Nielsen, E.G. Marshall, Ed Harris, Ted Danson, and Hal Holbrook.

Answer: Tootsie

New York actor Michael Dorsey has a reputation for being difficult to work with and gets few parts. He auditions as a woman and gets a part in a soap opera, becoming a favorite character. He has to avoid advances from male cast members, but can't tell a female actor that he is attracted to her.

He finally reveals himself during a live broadcast of the show. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Teri Garr, and Jessica Lange.

Answer: Gandhi

In 1893 South Africa, young Indian lawyer, Mohandas Gandhi, leads protests against unfair and racist laws. Winning some concessions from the government, he returns to India in 1915 and joins the independence movement. Stressing non-violence and non-cooperation with the British authorities, he eventually sees the independence of his country, but is assassinated shortly after his greatest achievement.

Answer: Night Shift

Timid ex-stockbroker Chuck Lumley, who works nights at the New York City morgue, is bullied by his mother and weight-obsessed fiancé. He meets his neighbor, a prostitute, and she tells Chuck how she and her friends are having trouble since their pimp was killed. Chuck and his new co-worker begin running a prostitution ring out of the city morgue.

The film stars Henry Winkler, Shelley Long, and Michael Keaton.

Answer: Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Filmed during performances in Los Angeles in September 1980, this film contains live sketches from the "Monty Python" television series as well as some pre-filmed footage.