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Quiz about The Legendary Man and His Films

The Legendary Man and His Films Quiz

You will enjoy this quiz, dedicated to one of Hollywood's most distingushed gentlemen, Michael Caine.

A multiple-choice quiz by Prettyrose. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Prettyrose

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,484

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1707

Last 3 plays: Guest 54 (8/10), Guest 174 (7/10), MrSheen (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Summer, is a great part of the year. Michael Caine was born on June 23rd, in the summertime.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", Michael Caine concocts a scam with a well known funnyman of Comedy. This peculiar actor has a very familiar description of himself. Who is he? Hint

Dan Ackroyd

Eddie Murphy

Chevy Chase

Steve Martin

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", did Caine get "a dose of his own medicine" back?

Yes

4. Michael Caine made his Hollywood debut in the 1966 film, "Gambit", and teamed up with legendary actress, Shirley Maclaine. She plays Nicole Chang, a burglar, who helps Harry (Caine) steal a priceless statue from a mansion.
Does the statue they steal bear an uncanny resemblance to Miss MacLaine?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 1966 film, "Alfie", Michael Caine gives a notable performance that earns an Academy Award nomination. The Directors did not consider him, at first, for the title role.
There was another great actor who declined the part, due to subject theme. Who is this notable personality, who gained fame as a talented singer and songwriter?
Hint

Frank Sinatra

Anthony Newley

Jerry Lee Lewis

Sammy Davis Jr.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sir Michael Caine never played a part in a Woody Allen movie.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In America, many films deal with a public fascination with sports. Michael Caine plays an angel with co-star Jim Belushi, in the baseball movie "Mr. Destiny".
Does Jim Belushi's character, Larry Joseph, fall in love with Linda Hamilton's character, Ellen Jane?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Does Michael Caine share his birthday with a famous music personality?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Memorial Day is a holiday, when we honor those who served in our military. Did Michael Caine played Robert "Prew" Prewitt in the World War II classic, "From Here to Eternity"?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ok, I tip my hat to you. I am glad that you've come so far in my quiz. I give you a teaser on this destinguished star. "Jaws", is a heart pulser that spawned at least three sequels.
Michael Caine played a role in which one of the "Jaws" movies? Hint

Jaws II

Jaws 3-D

Jaws

Jaws , The Revenge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Summer, is a great part of the year. Michael Caine was born on June 23rd, in the summertime.

Answer: False

Michael Caine was born on March 14, 1933 in London, England. Michael was born under the name Maurice Joseph Micklewhite.

2. In "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", Michael Caine concocts a scam with a well known funnyman of Comedy. This peculiar actor has a very familiar description of himself. Who is he?

Answer: Steve Martin

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", a 1984 film,is a loose remake of "Bedtime Story"(1964), which stars the late David Niven and "Godfather" patriarch Marlon Brando.
"Saturday Night Live" gave Martin, Ackroyd, Chase, and Murphy their big break in comedy, and launched their notable film careers.

3. In "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", did Caine get "a dose of his own medicine" back?

Answer: yes

Glenne Headly, who plays the character Janet Colgate, takes both of the boys for a ride and gets away with fortune. She also adds a surprising twist to the great comedy film.

4. Michael Caine made his Hollywood debut in the 1966 film, "Gambit", and teamed up with legendary actress, Shirley Maclaine. She plays Nicole Chang, a burglar, who helps Harry (Caine) steal a priceless statue from a mansion. Does the statue they steal bear an uncanny resemblance to Miss MacLaine?

Answer: Yes

The great screen legend, Shirley Maclaine, was born Shirley Beatty, and happens to be the sister of "Bonnie and Clyde" star, Warren Beatty.

5. In the 1966 film, "Alfie", Michael Caine gives a notable performance that earns an Academy Award nomination. The Directors did not consider him, at first, for the title role. There was another great actor who declined the part, due to subject theme. Who is this notable personality, who gained fame as a talented singer and songwriter?

Answer: Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley is the songwriter who lead every child to sing "The Candy Man", a tune from the Gene Wilder film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".
As many Americans noted, the United States saw the 1960's as a decade of social and political reform; The nation was thrown into mass confusion, with the assasinations of John F. Kennedy(1963), and Martin Luther King Jr. (1968). The public was torn by such divisive movements as feminism, and racial integration. What once were Topics of taboo, became open to public scrutiny in film and art.
"Alfie", dealt with the controversial topic of abortion. Anthony Newley did not want to play any role that would be offensive to his audience.

6. Sir Michael Caine never played a part in a Woody Allen movie.

Answer: False

Woody Allen directed the great 1986 comedy, "Hannah and Her Sisters", and Caine played the part of Eliot.
Barbara Hershey, who was one of Michael Caine's co-stars in "Hannah and Her Sisters", also played the role of Hillary, next to the great Bette Midler's C.C. in "Beaches", a touching tearjerker.

7. In America, many films deal with a public fascination with sports. Michael Caine plays an angel with co-star Jim Belushi, in the baseball movie "Mr. Destiny". Does Jim Belushi's character, Larry Joseph, fall in love with Linda Hamilton's character, Ellen Jane?

Answer: Yes

In "Mr. Destiny", the great comedy of 1990, we see Larry Joseph Burrows (Belushi), reliving his youthful dream of being a baseball star. He has a different outlook about life, as twisted circumstances begin to unfold, daily.
In the end, he suddenly realizes that Ellen Jane (Hamilton), has become the "true love" in his heart, all along.

8. Does Michael Caine share his birthday with a famous music personality?

Answer: Yes

This fact is very interesting and fascinating. March 14,1933, is also the birthdate of music producer and singer, Quincy Jones, of "We Are the World" fame.

9. Memorial Day is a holiday, when we honor those who served in our military. Did Michael Caine played Robert "Prew" Prewitt in the World War II classic, "From Here to Eternity"?

Answer: No

The starring role of Prewitt, went to Montgomery Clift. The all-star cast also included the late Burt Lancaster, and co-star Ernest Borgnine.

10. Ok, I tip my hat to you. I am glad that you've come so far in my quiz. I give you a teaser on this destinguished star. "Jaws", is a heart pulser that spawned at least three sequels. Michael Caine played a role in which one of the "Jaws" movies?

Answer: Jaws , The Revenge

In "Jaws, The Revenge", Caine plays Hoagie, and romances widow Ellen Brody.

Source: Author Prettyrose

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