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Robert Mitchum Movies Trivia Quiz

Robert Mitchum was one of the most underrated leading men of his era. Below are some descriptions of movie plots. Name the film or the character Mitchum portrayed in each film.

A multiple-choice quiz by MWG. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
MWG

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,695

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
635

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Question 1 of 10

1. A story of anti-semitism and murder. Hint

Crossfire

Undercurrent

Out of the Past

Pursued

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Question 2 of 10

2. Two early settlers fight over the same woman. Hint

His kind of Woman

Rachel and the Stranger

The Locket

Angel Face

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Question 3 of 10

3. With reference to question 2, name Mitchum's character in that film. Hint

Jim Garry

Jim Fairways

Billy Buck

Jeb Rand

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Question 4 of 10

4. A deported gangster's plan to re-enter the USA involves murder at a Mexican resort and Mitchum's character is caught in the middle. Hint

The Big Steal

His Kind of Woman

Macao

Man in the Middle

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Question 5 of 10

5. A marine and a nun are stranded on a Pacific island during WWII. Name Mitchum's character. Hint

Corporal Allison

Cpt. McQuigg

Lt. Duke Halliday

Col. Steve Janowski

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Question 6 of 10

6. As the Rev. Jonathan Rudd, Mitchum systematically murders the men he blames for his brother's lynching. Hint

Blood on the Moon

Five Card Stud

The Wrath of God

Rampage

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the character played by Mitchum in both 'The Winds of War' and 'War and Remembrance.' Hint

Eddie Coyle

Duke Parkhurst

Barney Adams

Victor Henry

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Question 8 of 10

8. As drunken Sheriff J.P. Harrah, Mitchum faces a scheming land baron with a little help from his friends, John Wayne and James Caan. Hint

The Way West

Man with the Gun

Young Billy Young

El Dorado

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Question 9 of 10

9. American prizefighter Mitchum meets Linda Darnell in Mexico where she's hiding out to avoid testifying against her gangster boyfriend. They are both stalked by a menacing Jack Palance. Hint

Second Chance

Where Danger Lives

Desire Me

Track of the Cat

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 'The Grass is Greener', Mitchum is up against suave Cary Grant for the love of Deborah Kerr. Name Mitchum's character in the film. Hint

Harry K. Graham

Charles Delacro

Van Horne

Paul Aubert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A story of anti-semitism and murder.

Answer: Crossfire

A dark, gritty film with political undertones.

2. Two early settlers fight over the same woman.

Answer: Rachel and the Stranger

Also stars Bill Holden and Loretta Young.

3. With reference to question 2, name Mitchum's character in that film.

Answer: Jim Fairways

Mitchum at his boyish best.

4. A deported gangster's plan to re-enter the USA involves murder at a Mexican resort and Mitchum's character is caught in the middle.

Answer: His Kind of Woman

A great example of the film noir genre.

5. A marine and a nun are stranded on a Pacific island during WWII. Name Mitchum's character.

Answer: Corporal Allison

Mitchum plays an engaging innocent for all his tough marine training.

6. As the Rev. Jonathan Rudd, Mitchum systematically murders the men he blames for his brother's lynching.

Answer: Five Card Stud

Mitchum's character is convincingly menacing.

7. Name the character played by Mitchum in both 'The Winds of War' and 'War and Remembrance.'

Answer: Victor Henry

Based on the novels of Herman Wouk.

8. As drunken Sheriff J.P. Harrah, Mitchum faces a scheming land baron with a little help from his friends, John Wayne and James Caan.

Answer: El Dorado

A remake of 1959's Rio Bravo with Mitchum playing the role the Duke wanted this time around.

9. American prizefighter Mitchum meets Linda Darnell in Mexico where she's hiding out to avoid testifying against her gangster boyfriend. They are both stalked by a menacing Jack Palance.

Answer: Second Chance

Again Mitchum as the self-effacing hero. Seems like a familiar role: different film noir,same character. But don't we love'em all!

10. In 'The Grass is Greener', Mitchum is up against suave Cary Grant for the love of Deborah Kerr. Name Mitchum's character in the film.

Answer: Charles Delacro

With Jean Simmons in a hilarious turn as Kerr's much divorced ditzy friend.

Source: Author MWG

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