How much do you know about The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou? | Quiz

Answer: Wes Anderson

'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' is the fourth film of director/writer Wes Anderson. He also directed the subversive 'Rushmore' and received an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay of 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. He made his debut with a little independent film known as 'Bottle Rocket'.

Answer: Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe adopts a German accent to play the crazed Klaus Daimler. Dafoe has received previous Academy Award nominations for his supporting performances in the films 'Platoon' and 'Shadow of the Vampire'.

Answer: The Belafonte

The Belafonte is named after Harry Belafonte. Belafonte was famous for singing Calypso songs, and Jacques Cousteau's ship was named The Calypso. Cousteau is said to have inspired some of the storyline.

Answer: Kentucky

Ned Plimpton is a pilot from Kentucky. In one scene he discusses Kentucky with the titular character, Steve Zissou and in another he calls the airline to let them know he has decided not to fly anymore.

Answer: Jaguar Shark

Steve doesn't know what the shark was, and called it a Jaguar shark, since that was the first thought that popped into his head when he saw it. The shark ate his friend whole. This is mostly implied, although partially shown, in the opening scene of the film.

Answer: A Glock

Steve says that all interns get a Glock and this is later confirmed by one of his aides. In one scene Steve uses a Glock to shoot at deadly pirates.

Answer: All of the above

Because Alistair is well funded, Steve decides to lift his gear to help aid the Belafonte's trek. He steals a lot of important and expensive objects and in the end of the film Alistair finds out that Steve stole all his stuff.

Answer: Cody

Steve decides the name Cody on the spot, when Alistair asks him the name of the dog. After rescuing the Bail Bond stooge, Cody is left on the shore. He was originally left by the pirates when they boarded Steve's ship.

Answer: Not to kill the Jaguar Shark

"You must swear, legally swear, that you will not kill this shark or whatever it is you saw." In order to properly fund the expedition Oseary makes Steve swear not to kill the shark, otherwise the team wouldn't be able to get the money. This quote is also shown in the trailer for the film.

Answer: Ned

Ned is killed in a helicopter crash when it slams into the ocean. This is one of the more serious and emotional scenes of the film. The crew of the Belafonte mourn Ned, and Steve's wife is especially emotional. His death comes practically as a shock to the viewer and is very sad.