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2 Cameron Crowe quizzes and 25 Cameron Crowe trivia questions.
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  The Films of Cameron Crowe    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I am a huge fan of the fabulous director Cameron Crowe, so decided to create a quiz dedicated to his work. Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, Filmgal, Feb 14 04
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  The One and Only Cameron Crowe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is a selection of questions about the movies Cameron has had a hand in the creation of, be it as a writer, director or actor.
Tough, 10 Qns, lenayheart, Feb 14 04
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Cameron Crowe Trivia Questions
1. In the early 80s, Cameron wrote a book that was adapted as a movie. Phoebe Cates, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Judge Reinhold starred in this movie. What was the name of the film?

From Quiz The One and Only Cameron Crowe

Answer: Fast Times At Ridgemont High

Cameron adapted his novel to the screen for this Amy Heckerling directed film. Anthony Edwards, Nicolas Cage and Eric Stoltz all made small appearances in this movie before they were famous.

2. Cameron Crowe wrote the screenplay for a 1982 film, based on a novel that he had previously written. What was the name of the film?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

"Say Anything" was Cameron's directorial debut. He co-wrote the screenplay for "The Wild Life" in 1984, and "In Your Eyes" was the Peter Gabriel song featured in "Say Anything".

3. Who is the director of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Amy Heckerling

Nancy Wilson is greatly involved in Cameron's work, often writing the score to his movies.

4. This movie, released in 1984, was the second movie Cameron wrote before making his directorial debut with "Say Anything..." It starred Chris Penn, Eric Stoltz and Lea Thompson.

From Quiz The One and Only Cameron Crowe

Answer: The Wild Life

Eric Stoltz also played Vahlere in "Say Anything...", and was in "Some Kind of Wonderful" with Lea Thompson. Chris Penn and Lea Thompson also co-starred in "All The Right Moves". Cameron shared writing credits for "The Wild Life" with Art Linson, the prolific producer who produced "Fast Times At Ridgemont High", "Singles", "Heat", and "Fight Club". Linson also directed this film, which is a typical 80s teenage screwball comedy about a group of hard partying kids and the zany adventures they encounter.

5. "Singles" was Cameron Crowe's look at the Seattle grunge scene of the early 1990's. In the film, Matt Dillon was a member of a band. What is the name of the band?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Citizen Dick

The band was also made up of various members of real life Seattle band, Pearl Jam.

6. John Mahoney has appeared in several films, as the lead's father. He did exactly this in "Say Anything", Cameron Crowe's 1989 film. What was his character's name?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: James Court

He played Mr. Fitzpatrick in "She's the One" with Edward Burns. "Martin Crane" is his character from long-running TV series "Frasier". He played Leo Solomon in "The American President"

7. Paula Abdul handled the choreography for this film, Cameron's third directorial effort.

From Quiz The One and Only Cameron Crowe

Answer: Jerry Maguire

This was Cameron's most successful film, earning Cuba Gooding Jr. his first Oscar, and one of the most memorable acceptance speeches in Academy history. "Jerry Maguire" was the story of a sports agent who finds that there are things more important in life than success when he falls in love.

8. Cuba Gooding Jr. won an Oscar for his role in "Jerry Maguire". What was the name of the character he played?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Rod Tidwell & Rod

"Jerry Maguire" also starred Renee Zellwegger. Her career soared to new heights following her role as Dorothy Boyd.

9. What famous 70s era guitar player coached the boys of Stillwater in Cameron's mostly autobiographical film "Almost Famous"?

From Quiz The One and Only Cameron Crowe

Answer: Peter Frampton

This, in my opinion, is Cameron's best film to date. The story was plucked from Cameron's experiences as a teenaged writer for Rolling Stone in the 70s. Billy Crudup and the rest of the actors which made up the band Stillwater actually learned to play for this movie.

10. Jerry, played by Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire" was fired from the agency by his rival, a character called Bob Sugar. Who was the actor who played Bob?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Jay Mohr & Mohr

A man who uses the phrase "It's not 'show friends', it's 'show business'" What a charmer!

11. Jason Lee and Tom Cruise both starred in a Cameron Crowe film for the second time in this mind-bending flick, can you name it?

From Quiz The One and Only Cameron Crowe

Answer: Vanilla Sky

This film was a remake of Alejandro Amenabar's 1997 film "Abre los Ojos". Amenabar's first english language film was the highly successful Nicole Kidman vehicle "The Others". "Vanilla Sky" tells the story of a man who has it all, however his life falls apart after a near fatal car accident leaves him disfigured. Soon after the accident, he begins to see things and remember things that cannot be real, and eh slowly begins to lose his mind.

12. Onto my favourite Cameron Crowe film, "Almost Famous". What does Elaine, played by Frances McDormand, tell her students, when she realises that her son will not be coming home for some time?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: "Rock stars have kidnapped my son"

It's a great scene, look out for the girl taking notes!

13. There are many sing along scenes in Cameron Crowe movies. Can you tell me the name of the character who sang along with the song "Ricky, Don't Lose That Number" in one of his movies?

From Quiz The One and Only Cameron Crowe

Answer: James Court

James Court, played by the excellent John Mahoney, sang this song while heading to the nursing home to tell his daughter Diane she had just won a fellowship to study in England in the film "Say Anything...".

14. "Almost Famous" was an Oscar nominated film in 2001. How many nominations did it receive?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: 4

It won the award for Best Original Screenplay. It also received a nomination for Best Editing. Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand were nominated for their Supporting roles.

15. What Tom Cruise movie did Cameron make a brief uncredited cameo in, though he had nothing else to do with the project?

From Quiz The One and Only Cameron Crowe

Answer: Minority Report

Cameron was a bus passenger who recognizes Tom Cruise's character John Anderton when he began his run from the law. Cameron also appeared in "Singles" as a reporter in a club, and his hand appears briefly in "Say Anything..." as the hand that changes the cassette tape in the party at Valiere's scene.

16. What was the name of the fictional band featured in "Almost Famous"?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Stillwater & Still Water

The actors playing the band members had to learn how to play their instruments to ensure a realistic portayal of the concert scenes. They even had band practice several times a week.

17. "Vanilla Sky", Cameron Crowe's 2001 film starring Tom Cruise was a remake of a Spanish film, but which one?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Abre Los Ojos

"Abre Los Ojos", meaning "Open Your Eyes" in Spanish, was originally made in 1997. Penelope Cruz starred as Sofia in both films.

18. Who plays Dr. Curtis McCabe in "Vanilla Sky"?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell met Cameron Crowe on the set of "Almost Famous" when he visited his step-daughter, Kate Hudson.

19. Which famous director has a cameo in "Vanilla Sky" as a party guest?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: Steven Spielberg & Spielberg

The shooting of "Vanilla Sky" coincided with the pre-production of Spielberg's "Minority Report". You can also see Cameron Crowe in a cameo appearance in "Minority Report" as a passenger on a train.

20. In "Say Anything" Lili Taylor plays the best friend of John Cusack's character, Lloyd Dobler. What was the name of the 2000 film in which she played an ex-girlfriend of John Cusack?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: High Fidelity

Lili Taylor also went on to appear with Ione Skye from "Say Anything" in the 1995 film, "Four Rooms". They both appeared in the segment directed by Allison Anders.

21. Finally, which family member of Cameron's, had a cameo role in each of his first five films?

From Quiz The Films of Cameron Crowe

Answer: His mother

His mum, Alice Crowe has appeared in quite a few of his films. She often plays a teacher.

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