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1. Who played the non-robot lead in 1951's "The Day the Earth Stood Still"?

From Quiz Classic Science-Fiction Movies Common Bond

Answer: Michael Rennie

Rennie played Klaatu in the 1951 film. Along with the robot Gort, Klaatu brought a message that the Earth would be destroyed if humans did not give up their warlike ways.

From Quiz The d0g's Actors' Movie Bond

Answer: Regina King

In "Jerry Maguire", King plays Marcee Tidwell, the overbearing and outspoken wife of Rod Tidwell. Although she is a bit blunt in her dealings with Jerry, she does have her and her family's best interests at heart. Regina King has also plays a love interest in "Down to Earth" with Chris Rock, and seems to like sequels as she is in "If These Walls Could Talk 2", "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde" and "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous". Angela Bassett is in "Waiting to Exhale" and "What's Love Got to Do with It". Gabrielle Union is in "Bring It On" and "Deliver Us from Eva". Halle Berry is in "Monsters Ball" and "Catwoman". This movie marks the second pairing of Bonnie Hunt (she plays Dorothy's sister) and Tom Cruise. They worked together for the first time in "Rain Man".

From Quiz One Common Movie III

Answer: Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd starred alongside Morgan Freeman in 1995's "Kiss the Girls" as well as 2002's "High Crimes". She did not, however, return for the "Kiss the Girls" sequel, which was 2001's "Along Came a Spider", despite Freeman's involvement. She works adamantly for youth AIDS awareness programs and is one of their top spokespeople. When she was younger she was paid $10 a day to clean her country singing mother (Naomi) and sister's (Wynonna) tour bus.

From Quiz Movies with a Common Trait

Answer: I Call First

This was actor Harvey Keitel's first starring role in a movie.

From Quiz Film Facts in Common

Answer: Apocalypse Now

Francis Ford Coppola's 1979, anti-war film set in Vietnam was based on the book, 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad. It followed the journey up river of Captain Willard, a Special Forces officer on a mission to assassinate a senior US army commander, who had gone insane and was operating an out of control rogue force in Cambodia. It was shot in the Philippines using local army helicopters, which President Marcos kept recalling to fight in actual combat. Martin Sheen (who was a last minute replacement for Harvey Keitel as the lead character of Captain Willard) had a heart attack during filming, which caused filming to shut down for some weeks and threatened to stop the production completely. 'Charlie don't surf' was said by Colonel Kilgore, prior to the attack on a Viet Kong coastal village by his helicopter-mounted, Air Cavalry. The attack was to insert Captain Willard's river boat patrol but the location was selected for the nearby good surfing. The helicopter attack sequence, carried out to the sound of Wagner's 'Ride of the Valkyries', was perhaps the most memorable part of the film.

From Quiz 9 Degrees of 'Name the Person' 2

Answer: Sommersby

Laurel (Foster) is also skeptical about whether the man claiming to be her husband, Jack (Gere), is the real Jack Sommersby. This man is kinder to Laurel, and helps out everyone in town by giving them an opportunity to make money growing tobacco. Orin, jealous because Laurel was going to marry him if Jack hadn't returned, seeks proof that this man is not Jack. Bill Pullman, R. Lee Ermey and James Earl Jones also starred in 1993's "Sommersby".

From Quiz 9 Degrees of 'Name the Person'

Answer: House of Sand and Fog

After being left by her husband, Kathy's (Connelly) depression caused her to neglect notices about the property tax on her house. She becomes even more distraught after being evicted from the house, which had been left to her by her father. An Iranian man, Behrani (Ben Kingsley), bought the house at auction, hoping to resell it and regain some of the prestige he had before he had to flee his country. Both Kathy and Behrani feel that the house is the key to their salvation, and neither is willing to let it go.

From Quiz Let's Link the Stars!

Answer: Kate Winslet

She played Sylvia Llewelyn Davies in "Finding Neverland" opposite Johnny Depp's J.M. Barrie. She has been nominated for four Academy Awards as of 2005: 1996 Best Supporting Actress for "Sense and Sensibility", 1998 Best Actress for "Titanic", 2002 Best Supporting Actress for "Iris", and 2005 Best Actress for "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

From Quiz Linked Actors

Answer: Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan actually had three roles in 'Joe Vs The Volcano' (1990). She played DeDe, Angelica Graynamore and Patricia Graynamore, starring alongside lead actor, Tom Hanks and playing his love interest. In 'In The Cut' (2003) she played Frannie, a writing professor who gets entangled in a murder with Detective Malloy, played by Mark Ruffalo. The other three actresses (Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and Reese Witherspoon) don't have any connection to the films I mentioned, but they are some other of my favourite actresses.

From Quiz What Movie Am I 2003?

Answer: Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp earned the SAG award for Best Actor and his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. Johnny Depp played George Jung in "Blow" also starring Penelope Cruz, Don Juan in "Don Juan DeMarco" opposite Marlon Brando, and William Blake in "Dead Man", a western opposite Gary Farmer.

From Quiz What Movie Do We Have in Common?

Answer: Julia Roberts

Julia played the role of Kiki, the slave sister for Gwen Harrison in the movie, "America's Sweethearts". Kiki waited on her starlet sister, hand and foot over the years. Kiki had a crush on Gwen's ex-husband, Eddie. Kiki and Eddie finally hooked up at the end of the movie.

From Quiz Let's Common Bond This One

Answer: Sally Field & Field

Sally started her career in "Gidget" back in 1965 in the television series. A few years later, she took to the skies in "The Flying Nun" as Sister Bertrille. Sally hooked up with Burt Reynolds for a few movies, including "Smokey and the Bandit", "The End" and "Hooper", to name a few. After this string of movies, she took her role to a serious level in "Norma Rae" and won herself an Oscar for her performance as Norma. Sally played the role of M'Lynn Eatenton in the movie "Steel Magnolias". She played the role of Shelby's mother. She had to watch her daughter die in this movie. Her scene, where she breaks down after the funeral, was so sad, but yet had a comical ending.

From Quiz All These Actors Starred In This Movie - Part 3

Answer: The Client

Brad starred alongside Susan Saranadon and Tommy Lee Jones in this 1994 thriller. The movie is about two boys, Mark and his brother, who come across the suicide of a prominent attorney. It turns out the lawyer defends a top mob figure who is about to go to trial for the supposed murder of a senator. Now the mob is out to find Mark and so is the district attorney, as both sides figure the lawyer told Mark where the body of the Senator was. So Mark hires his own lawyer and tries to stay alive long enough to get his family out of this mess.

From Quiz All These Actors Starred In This Movie - Part 2

Answer: Go

William played Colonel William Sharp in "Armageddon", Kent in "Contact" and Danny's father in "Pearl Harbor". "Go" was directed by Doug Liman and also starred Sarah Polley, Katie Holmes and Breckin Meyer.

From Quiz Another What Movie Am I

Answer: Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche played the role of Julie Vignon in "Trois Couleurs: Bleu" (my favorite of the trilogy), Pauline in "La Veuve de Saint-Pierre", and Rose in "Decalage Horaire".

From Quiz What Movie Am I?

Answer: John Cusack

John Cusack played David Shayne in "Bullets Over Broadway", Nelson Rockefeller in "The Cradle Will Rock", and Ed in "Identity".

From Quiz What Movie is the Common Denominator?

Answer: George Clooney

The movie is "Out of Sight." The TV series, "Karen Sisco" was based on this movie and Carla Gugino replaced Jennifer Lopez as Karen Sisco.

From Quiz Do You Know What Valentine Movie I Am?

Answer: Suzy

Rita Wilson played Suzy in the movie "Sleepless in Seattle". Rita was born in LA, California in 1958. Rita once portrayed a cheerleader on the television show "The Brady Bunch". Rita produced the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" in 2002.

From Quiz Do You Know What Movie I Am? (Part 2)

Answer: Troy

Troy Chesterfield was played by Peter Scolari in "That Thing You Do." Troy was the emcee of the television show where the band, The Wonders, first played on television.

From Quiz Who Directed...? (3)

Answer: John Sayles

From Quiz Classic Science-Fiction Movies Common Bond

Answer: Claude Rains

The telling of the classic H. G. Wells tale about a scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility at a great cost was only Rains' second movie. Claude is probably best known for playing Captain Louis Renault in "Casablanca".

From Quiz The d0g's Actors' Movie Bond

Answer: Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman does indeed play the patriarch, named Royal Tenenbaum. In "The Royal Tenenbaums", he portrays a real jerk. To name just a few of his misdeeds, he steals money from his son, he never invites his adopted daughter to visit his mother (his excuse: "Well, she wasn't your real grandmother, I didn't know how much interest you'd have.") and makes no effort to keep in touch with his children after his wife kicks him out. "The French Connection" and "Hoosiers" are just two of his credits. Christopher Walken has been in "The Dead Zone", "Suicide Kings", "Catch Me if You Can" and many more. Ben Stiller is in "The Royal Tenenbaums" but he plays one of the family prodigies. He is also in "Meet the Parents" and its sequel and "Zoolander" among others. Jon Voight has appeared in "National Treasure" and "Transformers" to name just two. This movie marks the second of four pairings of Bill Murray and writer/director Wes Anderson. The first was "Rushmore", the third was "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" and the fourth was "The Darjeeling Limited".

From Quiz Something in Common: Action Quotes

Answer: Lethal Weapon

Roger Murtaugh is teamed up with a suicidal Martin Riggs and as they investigate the death of Amanda Hunsaker, they find themselves in the middle of a drug operation. They are sent on their first investigation together when these words are said.

From Quiz One Common Movie III

Answer: Dennis Haysbert

Haysbert is probably best known for his memorable TV roles on "24" and "The Unit". He also shares the distinct honour, with Corbin Bernson, as being the only two actors to appear in all three "Major League" movies.

From Quiz One Common Film II

Answer: Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina's film debut was in the Michael Mann directed "Thief" (1981), starring James Caan. He has since been continually cast as a tough guy who can always seem to get a laugh, proven by his roles in "Snatch" (2000), "Big Trouble" (2002) and "Little Big League" (1994). He has even been known to take on serious parts in films, such as "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and "Romeo is Bleeding" (1993).

From Quiz 9 Degrees of 'Name the Person' 3

Answer: Twister

Bill (Bill Paxton) visits his wife, Jo (Helen Hunt), to pick up signed divorce papers, but ends up chasing a series of tornadoes with her and her team. As Bill and Jo spend time together, they realize that they still love each other. "Twister" (1996) also stars Jami Gertz as Bill's fiancee, and Cary Elwes as a rival tornado researcher.

From Quiz Film Facts in Common

Answer: American Graffiti

Directed by George Lucas in 1973, this was a landmark, coming of age film which inspired many others. It starred Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard and was nominated for 5 Academy Awards. This film was Harrison Ford's first major Hollywood acting part, and the beginning of his partnership with George Lucas.

From Quiz 9 Degrees of 'Name the Person' 2

Answer: Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones' (Gere) doctor, Libbie, was played by Lena Olin. Mike Figgis directed 1993's "Mr. Jones", which also starred Delroy Lindo and Bill Pullman. Richard Gere was executive producer for both "Mr. Jones" and "Sommersby".

From Quiz 9 Degrees of 'Name the Person'

Answer: A Beautiful Mind

Russell Crowe played John Nash, Jr., a brilliant mathematician with everything, it seemed, until delusions caused, by his schizophrenia, cost him his job. After getting treatment for his mental illness, Nash eventually re-establishes his career, with the support of his wife, Alicia (Connelly).

From Quiz Let's Link the Stars!

Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio

At the age of 19, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Johnny Depp's mentally-challenged younger brother in 1993's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" That was his first nomination of his career.

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