10 Questions: 10 Degrees of Viggo Mortensen Multiple Choice Quiz | Movies

Answer: Witness

Viggo Mortensen also had parts in 1984's "Swing Shift" starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn and in 1985 in Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo", but his scenes were later deleted. Viggo is more than just a pretty face and talented actor. He is a talented man in many other areas.

Some of his photographs and paintings have been showcased at galleries around the world. In 1998's "A Perfect Murder" much of the artwork in the character David Shaw's loft were created by Viggo Mortensen himself. In 2003 he released his latest CD entitled "Pandemoniumfromamerica" in collaboration with Buckethead and appearances by Elijah Wood, Dominic Monoghan, Billy Boyd (fellow "Lord of the Rings" cast mates) and his son Henry.

Answer: Patriot Games

The character of Jack Ryan made his screen debut in "The Hunt For Red October" played by Alec Baldwin. Harrison Ford reprised this role in "Clear and Present Danger" in 1994. Sean Bean also starred with Viggo Mortensen in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy as Boromir, one of the nine of The Fellowship and the Steward of Gondor's son.

Answer: GoldenEye

Originally, the part of Alec Trevelyan was written as an older character. They wanted Anthony Hopkins to play the role, but when he said no, they rewrote it for a younger person. The term 'goldeneye' refers to a code name the Allies used during WWII in case the Nazi's attacked Spain.(according to imdb.com)

Answer: The Shipping News

The novel "The Shipping News" was written by E. Annie Proulx. She also wrote the story that the movie "Brokeback Mountain", due to be released in 2005, is based upon.

Answer: The Life of David Gale

Kevin Spacey and Kate Winslet were not the first choices to play the parts of David Gale and Bitsey Bloom (respectively). George Clooney and Nicolas Cage turned down the Gale part, and Nicole Kidman declined to play Bitsey Bloom.

Answer: Sense and Sensibility

Other Jane Austen novels have been made into films such as "Emma" and "Mansfield Park". Emma Thompson who played Elinor Dashwood; the more emotionally restricted of the sisters, in love with Mr. Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant) in "Sense and Sensibility", also wrote the screenplay.

Answer: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

In 2002 Alan Rickman reprised his role as Professor Severus Snape in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". Kenneth Branagh joined the cast as the vain, Defense of Against the Dark Arts teacher with a knack for memory charms. In 1978 Alan Rickman played Tybalt in a TV production of "Romeo and Juliet". Kenneth Branagh has starred, written and or directed several Shakespearean adaptations including: "Henry V"(1989), "Much Ado About Nothing"(1993), "Othello"(1995) and "Hamlet"(1996).

Answer: Hamlet

"Hamlet" is one of the most adapted Shakespearean plays. It has been seen on the big screen, in one form or another, over fifty times. In 2000 Ethan Hawke played Hamlet in a modern version, set in New York City.

Answer: Dr. Zhivago

Omar Sharif did not intend to play the title role, he wanted to play Pasha. The producer of the movie, wanted to cast Sophia Loren in the role of Nurse Lara (Julie Christie) but the director said she "was too tall".

Answer: Hidalgo

Viggo Mortensen bought the horse T.J., who played the title role in the movie, after filming was done. He showed up at the Los Angeles premier of "Hidalgo" with T.J., and took the red carpet walk with him.