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3 Charlton Heston quizzes and 20 Charlton Heston trivia questions.
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  Charlton Heston Movies    
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His politics may not be popular, but he has made some interesting movies.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Aug 15 02
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  Charlton Heston - Movies from the 1950s    
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Can you remember Heston's acting in these legendary movies from the 1950's?
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  Charlton Heston Movies from the 1970s    
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Can you remember Heston's acting in these legendary movies from the 1970's?
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Charlton Heston Trivia Questions
1. "The Ten Commandments" was a legendary epic. Who directed it?

From Quiz Charlton Heston Movies

Answer: Cecil B. DeMille

This one had the legendary C.B. at the helm. One of the most famous movies of all times - always shown on the appropriate holidays.

2. In this 1971 movie, Heston's character was Robert Neville. What was this movie?

From Quiz Charlton Heston Movies from the 1970s

Answer: The Omega Man

Some of his co-stars in this movie were Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo, Lincoln Kilpatrick, and Eric Laneuville.

3. In what movie, released in 1952, did Heston co-star with Jennifer Jones, Karl Malden, and Tom Tully?

From Quiz Charlton Heston - Movies from the 1950s

Answer: 'Ruby Gentry'

Jennifer Jones played Ruby Gentry, Karl Malden played Jim Gentry, and Tom Tully played Jud Corey.

4. "The Big Country" was a western which cast Heston as a tough guy. Who was the principal star of the movie?

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Answer: Gregory Peck

Peck is the dude who must adapt to the Old West. Okay, but overblown.

5. In this 1978 movie, Heston starred as Capt. Paul Blanchard, David Carradine as Capt. Gates, and Stacy Keach as Capt. Bennett. What was this movie?

From Quiz Charlton Heston Movies from the 1970s

Answer: Gray Lady Down

Some of his other co-stars in this movie were Ned Beatty, Stephen McHattie, and Ronny Cox.

6. Heston's movie, 'Secret of the Incas' was made in what year?

From Quiz Charlton Heston - Movies from the 1950s

Answer: 1954

'Bad for Each Other' was his only other release that year.

7. "Ben-Hur" is considered one of the masterpieces of movie-making. The best known scene is the chariot race. Heston wins the race; what happens to the loser?

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Answer: He is injured in the race and dies

Stephen Boyd does a fine job in the key supporting role. He is injured in the race and dies shortly thereafter.

8. "El Cid" is also an epic tale with Heston in the title role. Who is his leading lady?

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Answer: Sophia Loren

Also overblown and not on a par with his other "spectaculars" - but not all that bad.

9. In the 1976 movie, 'Two-Minute Warning', what was the name of Heston's character?

From Quiz Charlton Heston Movies from the 1970s

Answer: Capt. Peter Holly

Mike Ramsay was played by Beau Bridges, Sgt. Chris Button was played by John Cassavetes, and Stu Sandman was not a captain in the movie. Stu Sandman was played by Jack Klugman.

10. In the 1953 movie, 'Pony Express', what was Heston's character's name?

From Quiz Charlton Heston - Movies from the 1950s

Answer: Buffalo Bill Cody

Wild Bill Hickok was played by Forrest Tucker, Cassidy was played by James Davies, and Billy the Kid was not a character in the movie.

11. "The Greatest Show on Earth" was an entertaining circus adventure. Who was NOT in the cast with Heston?

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Answer: Betty Grable

Wilde was the aerialist. Grahame was another performer. Stewart was a clown. Heston's romantic interest was Betty Hutton, however - not Betty Grable.

12. In the 1976 release of the movie 'Midway', what was the name of Heston's character?

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Answer: Capt. Matt Garth

Capt. Vinton Maddox was played by James Coburn, Adm. Chester W. Nimitz was played by Henry Fonda, and Adm. William F. Halsey was played by Robert Mitchum.

13. What was the name of the director in Heston's 1950 movie 'Dark City'?

From Quiz Charlton Heston - Movies from the 1950s

Answer: William Dieterle

John Meredyth Lucas, Larry Marcus, and Ketti Frings were the writers in the movie.

14. "Planet of the Apes" was a Heston sci-fi story. Which statement accurately describes the plot?

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Answer: He journeys into Earth's future

He thinks he's on another planet, but when he discovers the Statue of Liberty, the sad truth is revealed.

15. "Will Penny" also starred Heston. What type of movie was it?

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Answer: Western

A "quiet" western - with an emphasis on character (rather than on action).

16. Heston portrayed this president in two different movies.

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Answer: Andrew Jackson

He played Jackson in "The Buccaneer" and in "The President's Lady". The first was about Jean Lafitte and the Battle of New Orleans; the second was about Jackson's romance with Rachel.

17. Heston starred in "The Agony and The Ecstasy". Who was the movie about?

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Answer: Michelangelo

Ah, the hardships involved in painting the Sistine Chapel! Kirk Douglas starred as Van Gogh in "Lust for Life". Jose Ferer starred as T-L in "Moulin Rouge". (Not the Nicole Kidman version.)

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