Movies: Something in Common Trivia

61. The 1972 film "Jeremiah Johnson" tells the story of a mountain man seeking the life of solitude of a hermit. Which blue-eyed actor sprouted a face full of bristles to play the lead role?

From Quiz A Furnace of Face Furniture

Answer: Robert Redford

Jeremiah Johnson looks to escape the horrors of the Mexican War and heads for his beloved mountains where he learns how to survive in the wilderness. In the process, he accidentally violates a native burial ground and becomes the target of a savage vendetta by the Indians. The film was directed by Sydney Pollack and is one of his seven collaborations with Redford, the others being "This Property is Condemned" (1966), "The Way We Were" (1973), "3 Days of the Condor" (1975), "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Out of Africa" (1985), and "Havana" (1990). This question was created by Phoenix Rising member pollucci19.

From Quiz Joy to the Joyless

Answer: People

"Soylent Green is... people!" is the last and most famous line from the 1973 thriller "Soylent Green". The film starred Charlton Heston as a New York City police officer in the far distant future of 2022. Heston's cop polices a New York transformed into an over-populated and under-nourished nightmare. Except for the ultra-elite, food is scarce and consists mostly of processed "red" and "yellow" plankton wafers manufactured by a shadowy powerful company called the Soylent Corporation. A new Soylent color, green, hits the market at the start of the movie. Heston's cop is called to investigate the murder of a lawyer and seeks the assistance of his room-mate, an aged university professor. The professor is played by Edward G. Robinson in his last film role. Slowly, Heston and Robinson figure out that the oceans are also running out of plankton and that Soylent Green is made from cannibalized human remains. Heston learns that the government is aware of and supports the deception. Robinson elects to enter a voluntary euthanasia clinic and Heston dies screaming the secret in a blaze of gunfire. "Soylent Green" paints a bleak future for the US and the human population as over population and resource misuse turn the planet into a barren and slowly dying wasteland. During the filming of the movie, Edward G. Robinson was almost deaf, in ill-health, and in constant pain yet still gives a masterful performance. Robinson died just 12 days after filming his death scene in the movie. "Soylent Green is people" was ranked as the 77th greatest movie quote by the American Film Institute in its 2005 "AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes" list.

From Quiz Pre-Code: A Fascinating Genre

Answer: Greta Garbo

The film was advertized as "'Anna Christie': Garbo Talks!" Garbo had been a successful silent star and the studio sought to capitalize on that. "Anna Christie" was a Broadway play by Eugene O'Neill in 1921. The film earned three Academy Award nominations including Garbo as Best Actress, Cinematography, and Best Director. Using the same sets, a German language version was made with a different cast except for Garbo.

From Quiz In Their Own Write

Answer: You've Got Mail

Meg Ryan's Kathleen Kelly was the owner of a children's bookstore, which was the victim of a competing book superstore that opened nearby. Tom Hanks' Joe Fox owned the superstore, and while they were battling each other on a professional level, they were unaware that they were anonymously corresponding with each other via e-mail, after meeting in a chat room. After she closed her shop, Kelly began writing a children's book, something she credited her secret correspondent with inspiring her to do. The movie was a digital-age remake of the 1940 film "The Shop Around the Corner", the title of which was used for the name of Kelly's bookstore. In the original film, the secret admirers were pen-pals.

From Quiz "Soylent Green is People!"

Answer: Kill Bill vol. 1

At the beginning of "Kill Bill vol. 1", we witness a sadistic scene taking place shortly after a massacre at a wedding rehearsal. The one surviving victim is (in the first film) simply referred to as the Bride. In this scene, the Bride is spoken to by a cool-voiced Bill, who then shoots her in the head. To make things even worse, the Bride is pregnant. Somehow, the Bride survives, but awakens from her long coma to find she is no longer with child. Spurred on by revenge, the Bride proceeds to hunt down the assassins who were responsible for killing the guests at the wedding rehearsal and (so she thinks) her daughter. After much classic Tarantino comical violence, we learn at the end of this film that the Bride is mistaken, as Bill (who is not seen in this film) tells Sophie Fatale that the Bride's daughter is still alive.

From Quiz Did You See That Coming? Great Movie Twists

Answer: The bad guy wins

In a chilling final scene, Michael Faraday (played by Jeff Bridges) is murdered by his neighbour, Oliver Lang (Tim Robbins) with a car bomb. The movie keeps you guessing about who the good guy and bad guy is right to the end, until it becomes all too clear.

From Quiz Double Trouble

Answer: Lindsay Lohan

Hallie and Annie are identical twins separated at birth. When they both attended the same summer camp, they discovered their true identities. By switching places with each other, they get to meet their other parent and go ahead with their plot to bring them together again. Linsday Lohan began her modelling career when she was three years old. "The Parent Trap" was Lindsay's first feature film. As she grew older, her other films "Freaky Friday" (2003), "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" (2004), and "Mean Girls" (2004) made her very popular among teen fans.

From Quiz Bikes and Bicycling in the Movies

Answer: A son tries to help his father recover a stolen bicycle.

The harrowing 1948 Vittorio de Sica film, about the desperate attempts by an impoverished father and his son to recover a bicycle that he must have in order to earn money, is routinely listed among the world's most admired and influential films. Several movies are inspired by it or make direct reference to it, including the 2001 Chinese film "Beijing Bicycle", the 2004 Angolan film "O Heroi", and the 1989 parody "The Icicle Thief".

From Quiz Dearest Mommies

Answer: Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell (1907-1976) gives a powerful performance as Rose in 'Gypsy' (1961). Her bigger than life screen presence was a plus playing the bigger than life Rose, who was the real life mom of Gypsy Rose Lee (1911-1970) and June Havoc (1912-2010).

From Quiz Loving the Bad Boys

Answer: Little Caesar

Edward G. Robinson (1893-1973) came to fame immediately as 'Little Caesar' or Rico Carmonte. He established his future trademarks in this film such as chewing a cigar, the wise cracking voice and the desire akin to an obsession to be somebody. Although the film was completed in 1930, it didn't debut in New York City until January 9, 1931.

From Quiz Dissecting the Director

Answer: Francis Ford Coppola

"Apocalypse Now" is the brilliant movie that updates Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" by moving the story from the jungles of Africa to the horrors of the Vietnam War. The film starred Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, just to name a few of the powerful cast. Nominated for eight Oscars, the film managed to win only two for sound and cinematography, losing both the Best Picture and Best Director awards to "Kramer vs. Kramer". However the story of how the film ever got made and the human toll the movie took on its director, Francis Ford Coppola, is almost as compelling as the movie itself. "Apocalypse Now", like many movies, faced delays and rewrites in the pre-production process; unlike most movies the delays in production were more extensive. The initial location development started in the Philippines in early 1976. Harvey Keitel was originally cast as the lead character - a disenchanted army sniper (assassin) named Capt. Willard. Principal photography began in March 1976, but was stopped soon after when Coppola decided to replace Keitel with Martin Sheen. In May 1976 Typhoon Olga hit the Philippines, destroying some of the movie sets, further delaying filming and creating cost overruns. When Brando arrived on the set he was vastly overweight, had neither read the script nor Conrad's book and demanded that his part be rewritten to avoid displaying his gathering girth. Things got worse when star Martin Sheen had a heart attack in March 1977. The heart attack was the culmination of Sheen's relentless drinking and poor overall health. A famous scene early in the movie shows a mentally unbalanced Willard fly into an alcohol-fueled rage and wreck his hotel room. The scene was unscripted and Sheen was actually drunk during filming, hitting a real mirror breaking the glass. Sheen alternated between crying and trying to attack Coppola directing the scene off camera. Despite concern from on-lookers, Coppola kept the cameras going and the scene is a highlight of the finished movie. Sheen needed further time off to recover, further requiring weeks of additional delays. The film was not released until the summer of 1979, almost two years after the initial expected date. Despite these issues the finished product is a masterpiece considered an essential American classic and ranks 30th on the American Film Institute's 100 Years 100 Movies 10th Anniversary list (2007). "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmakers Apocalypse" was made using footage taken by Coppola's wife, Eleanor, during the movies filming. The documentary is a raw and often harsh look at her husband, the movie's crew and its stars (Brando in particular). Released in 1991, the documentary opened at the Cannes Film Festival and was shown on both US television (where it won best a Best Documentary Emmy) and in theaters around the world.

From Quiz Up All Night!

Answer: Al Pacino

'Insomnia' was a 2002 psychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan and featured Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank. The film took place in the very appropriately named town of Nightmute, a settlement in an area of Alaska where the sun shines right around the clock at certain times of the year. Unfortunately for California-based detective Will Dormer, played by Pacino, it was indeed the season of perpetual sunlight and this contributed to his increasingly severe case of sleeplessness. The film highlights how his cognitive functions start to degenerate and how a poor decision made in the foggy outback of the town is just as much to blame for his insomnia as the constant light. By the time that Pacino featured in this film, the best of his career was behind him having previously starred in 'The Godfather' (1972) and 'The Godfather Part II' (1974). Pacino had also already picked up a Best Actor Oscar for his role as a blind ex-military man in 'Scent of a Woman' (1992). Robin Williams, Pacino's supporting actor in 'Insomnia', puts in a solid performance as the culprit of the crime that led to Pacino's character, who was being investigated by LAPD's internal affairs, being sent to Alaska.

From Quiz Elvis Has Left the Building

Answer: 3000 Miles to Graceland

The film's tagline is "Crime is King". It also stars Kurt Russell and Christian Slater. Kurt Russell previously portrayed Elvis Presley in John Carpenter's television movie "Elvis" in 1979.

From Quiz Stop The Madness!

Answer: Sean Connery

Scottish actor Sean Connery set the mark for the character of Bond, James Bond. Charming, suave, debonair and deadly, Bond has become an icon of the silver screen. Connery has appeared in many films, notably as Indiana Jones' father in "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade", the thriller "The Hunt For Red October", "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" and many more. Age has not withered nor custom staled this great actor. Samson Shilltoe is the protagonist of "A Fine Madness", about a poet with writer's block and a magnetic attraction for women. He has become increasingly difficult when his 'great poem' remains unfinished. Joanne Woodward plays loyal Rhoda, a waitress who loves him. Simon agrees to see a psychiatrist to help him, but is still plagued by financial problems and women chasing him. Jean Seberg and Colleen Dewhurst also star. Tagline: Any time... any place... at any game... Samson Shilltoe can out-fox them all!

From Quiz The Blonde Leading the Blonde

Answer: 10

Dudley Moore, as George Webber, can't seem to get it right with his music in this comical depiction of a male fantasy. He drinks and spies on a newlywed blonde (Bo Derek) as this is his Hollywood songwriter's infatuation. The neighbor and George resolve their sexual fantasy conflict at the end of the show. This 1979 movie is directed by Blake Edwards. This is Bo Derek's first movie in a starring role.

From Quiz Just Like a Woman

Answer: Tyler Perry

Actor Tyler Perry, who is also a playwright, a director, and a producer, has become famous for creating and playing female roles. Perry's first film appearance as Madea came in 2005 in "Diary of a Mad Black Woman". "Forbes" magazine named him the highest paid male entertainer in 2011.

From Quiz Wearing Eve's Costume in the Movies, Part 2

Answer: Emmanuelle Beart

The movie is "La Belle Noiseuse" by Jacques Rivette. It's an unusual, hard to watch but interesting drama guiding us through the growth of a trusting relationship between an artist and a nude model. Nudity is an essential part of the plot for obvious reasons, but also shows us the model's vulnerability, and awkwardness of the situation. It must've been hard to perform, considering the almost mechanical atmosphere present in the scenes where Piccoli directs his model into a pose, or helps her assume it. Beart is also known for "Mission: Impossible" and "L'enfer".

From Quiz Just Like a Man

Answer: Cate Blanchett

Blanchett said she sort of accepted the role on a dare. "If somebody challenges me to do something, I say ok very quickly." Six actors portrayed different parts of Dylan's life. Blanchett's character represented Dylan from 1965 to 1966, a time when he was touring with a UK band and was not all that popular. Examples of Blanchett's acting versatility include the roles of Queen Elizabeth in "Elizabeth" (1998), Katherine Hepburn in "The Aviator" (2004) and Galadriel in three "Lord of the Rings" movies.

From Quiz Wearing Eve's Costume in the Movies, Part 1

Answer: Valerie Kaprisky

This 1983 movie by Jim McBride is an American remake of a 1960 Godard classic. Richard Gere plays Jesse Lujack, a young rebel, cop killer and car thief, trying to get to Mexico with his lover, Monica Poicard, played by Valerie. Nudity in this movie contributes to the general impression of a rebellious, care-free lifestyle led by the characters. Valerie was also seen in various French erotic and other movies. Incorrect answers were Isabelle Huppert, known to us from movies like "The Piano Teacher", "Home" and "My Mother", Sophie Marceau, known from "The World Is Not Enough", "Don't Look Back", and "Anna Karenina", and Sandrine Bonnaire, known from "Police", and "A nos amours".

From Quiz Watch your Back...

Answer: Julius Caesar

Based on 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' by William Shakespeare, the film centres more on the political machination of Marcus Brutus and Mark Antony in ancient Rome, indeed Brutus has four times more lines than the eponymous Caesar. The classic line of 'Et tu, Brute?', literally 'and you, Brutus?', has become a common quotation concerning acts of the utmost betrayal. I hope he wasn't wearing his best toga!

From Quiz Can You "Swing" It?

Answer: Swing Kids

Christian Bale co-starred in this feature that won an American Choreography Award. In "Swing Kids", the friends tried to make sense of the world at the time. This movie featured some fantastic dance scenes as well as poignant drama.

From Quiz He Abandoned Ship and All Hope

Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio

Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCapri) and his friend Fabrizio Di Rossi (Danny Nucci) win tickets onto Titanic moments before it's due to leave on its maiden voyage. On board, he saves the life of Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) and the pair fall in love before disaster, in the form of an iceberg and Rose's fiancé, Cal Hockley, strikes to tear them apart. "Titanic" (1997), written and directed by James Cameron, was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, winning 11 of them and justifying its (then) tag of most expensive movie ever made.

From Quiz I Think I Nose You

Answer: George Washington

Released in 1958, this is a film about the chase of an innocent man across the United States by members of an anti-American spy organisation. It stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie-Saint and James Mason, and is one of Alfred Hitchcock's most exciting thrillers. The National Parks Service refused to grant Hitchcock permission to film this scene on Mount Rushmore itself - and rightly so - so the great producer and director had a replica set built in Hollywood instead. The very idea of Grant clinging to the hairs in President Washington's nostrils! It would have served him right if the great man had sneezed.

From Quiz Thriller

Answer: Dead Calm

Isolation thrillers use the device of pitting a weaker or weakened protagonist against a supposedly superior force in a situation where help from an outside agency is either unlikely or unavailable. Part psychological thriller and part action, the suspense is built up watching the hero or heroine rely on their wits and ingenuity to extract themselves from their predicament. Alfred Hitchcock did it with great effect in "Rear Window" (1954) having James Stewart confined to a wheel chair with a broken leg. Terence Young extracted an extraordinary performance from Audrey Hepburn as a recently blinded woman terrorized in her apartment by three thugs in "Wait Until Dark" (1967). In "Dead Calm", Nicole Kidman is menaced by a deranged Billy Zane after he has isolated her from her husband (Sam Neill) by stranding him on a broken down vessel in the middle of a deserted ocean. Noyce makes wonderful use of panoramic shots of the wide seascape to heighten the isolation and build the anxiety in the film.

From Quiz Put Your Ad Here

Answer: Sears and Roebuck

Some of the baseball scenes were filmed at War Memorial Stadium, in Buffalo, New York. All-High Stadium, also in Buffalo, stood in for Chicago's Wrigley Field.

From Quiz Knockout

Answer: Raiders of the Lost Ark

This is the first "Indiana Jones" movie, filmed in 1981. The director was Steven Spielberg. The plot concerns the attempts by a group of Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant, and Indiana's determination to stop them. It's a real rip-roaring adventure story, thrilling and funny. I just love the look of complete boredom on Indie's face as he watches the fancy swordplay, clearly designed to terrify - and shoots the swordsman before walking off without a backward glance...it shouldn't make you laugh, but it does.

From Quiz ...Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti...

Answer: The Silence of the Lambs

Thomas Harris' novel "Red Dragon" (1981) is the basis for "Manhunter"(1986) and "Red Dragon" (2002), each unique adaptations. Also there was "Hannibal" (2001) and "Hannibal Rising" (2006). Hannibal Lecter is a psychiatrist who is a pathological killer known to eat the bodies of his victims. The line is spoken to Clarice Starling, a neophyte FBI agent in "The Silence of the Lambs".

From Quiz Don't Feed the Fish!

Answer: A River Runs Through It

"A River Runs Through It" tells the story of brothers Paul and Norman MacLean growing up in rural Montana during the 1920s. Neither Pitt nor any of the main cast had ever been fly fishing before filming this movie. George Coonenbergs, friend of the real Paul MacLean, taught them how to fly fish.

From Quiz Sometimes it's Hard to be a Woman

Answer: Nuns on the Run

And what better disguise than hiding out in a convent, dressed as Sister Inviolata of the Immaculate Conception and Sister Euphemia of the Five Wounds? Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle played the bank robbers who decided to steal money from the gang to start life anew but accidentally ended up in a convent while trying to make their escape. It turned out to be a teacher training college for young women; when asked if they had experience, Coltrane responded "Of 18 year old girls? Yes, plenty".

From Quiz Cult and Obscure Movies

Answer: Vanishing Point

Barry Newman starred as Kowalski in this 1971 cult classic, driving a white Dodge Challenger in a high speed adventure across the West. The movie also featured music from Delaney & Bonnie & Friends. "Porky's Road Race" was a 1935 cartoon starring Porky Pig. "The Cannonball Run" featured Burt Reynolds and an all-star cast, and was inspired by an actual series of illegal cross country car races. "Streets of San Francisco" was a gangster movie from 1949.

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