What Movie , Animal Synonym Wise That Is? Quiz

Answer: Dog Day Afternoon

"Dog Day Afternoon" was nominated for six Oscars, only winning one for Best Writing - Original Screenplay. Al Pacino portrays Sonny, who robs a bank to get enough cash for his lover's sex change operation. This movie is based on a true story. You really root for the bad guy here.

Answer: The Deer Hunter

"The Deer Hunter" was more than just another one of those Vietnam war movies. It was nominated for nine Oscars, winning five of them, including one for Best Picture.

Answer: Silence of the Lambs

This movie was the first in a series of three. Nothing compares to the original. Anthony Hopkins portrays Hannibal. I'll never forget at the Oscars where Billy Crystal came out with the Hannibal mask on. This movie swept the top four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.

Answer: The Mouse that Roared

"The Mouse That Roared" is about a small nation that declares war on the United States, hoping to lose, to get financial aid. But the war turns wacky and they end up winning? If you haven't seen this movie, don't waste your time. Not the best for Peter Sellers. (In my opinion only.)

Answer: The Owl and the Pussycat

I love Barbara Streisand. She is the best in both "The Owl and the Pussycat" and "What's Up, Doc?". This flick she teams up with George Segal. You gotta love the little number she's wearing throughout the film. By the way, Pussy Galore, in James Bond, Pussycat, get it?

Answer: Howard the Duck

"Howard the Duck" was directed by Willard Huyck. Lea Thompson not only starred in this movie, but she was the composer on some of the songs.

Answer: Midnight Cowboy

"Midnight Cowboy" was nominated for seven Oscars. Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman were up against each other for Best Actor. Neither one claimed the Oscar that year. This X-rated movie won the Oscar for Best Picture. Sure, now you'll go rent it.

Answer: Rooster Cogburn

This movie and "True Grit" are probably my favorite two movies with John Wayne. This movie he teams with Katharine Hepburn. What an uncanny pair these are. This movie didn't win any awards, but it definately should have.

Answer: Snake Eyes

Nicolas, Gary Sinese and John Heard are the main actors in this Brian DePalma directed movie, "Snake Eyes". Nicolas portrays a cop who is put in the middle of an assassination of a political official. He has choices to make now, which way to turn?

Answer: Animal Crackers

"Animal Crackers" a 1930 movie, features all four of the Marx Brothers. I hope you enjoyed the Animal Wordwise Quiz. Stay tuned for the next "Wordwise, That Is" Quiz. Thanks for playing.