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10 of the Best Blockbusters in the World...Ever! Quiz

See if you can guess which movie it is from a description given.

A multiple-choice quiz by nimaine. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nimaine

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,938

Updated
Jun 13 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3981

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (6/10), Guest 108 (9/10), Guest 71 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which movie has a plot that involves a villain taking San Fransisco hostage with deadly nerve gas? Hint

Tomorrow Never Dies

The Rock

Golden Eye

Con Air

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which film features a theme-tune by Aerosmith and made $100 million in the USA? Hint

Deep Impact

Blade

Armageddon

Con Air

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which film features a very sexy cartoon and Bob Hoskins in fine form? Hint

Cool World

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Michael

Shrek

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which film has a theme-tune by Harold Faltermeyer, supporting cast including John Ashton and Judge Rheinhold, and includes a hot song by Glenn Frey? Hint

Trading Places

Life

Bowfinger

Beverly Hills Cop

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which movie features partners Riggs and Murtaugh? Hint

Lethal Weapon

Copland

Loaded Weapon

Starsky and Hutch

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Question 6 of 10

6. James Cameron directed a sequel to which Ridley Scott original? Hint

Last Action Hero

Titanic

Alien

Terminator

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which film was the first full-length computer animated feature? Hint

Shrek

Toy Story

Ice Age

Chicken Run

8. According to "Total Film" Magazine, the first film to be referred to as a "block-buster" was released in 1975 and featured Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. Which film are they referring to? Hint

Jaws

Casablanca

Gone with the Wind

Star Wars

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which very famous film was directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett? Hint

Star Wars

The Empire Strikes Back

Waterworld

Return of the Jedi

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tom Selleck was originally offered the role in which movie directed by Steven Spielberg? Hint

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Schindler's List

Star Wars

The Sugarland Express

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which movie has a plot that involves a villain taking San Fransisco hostage with deadly nerve gas?

Answer: The Rock

"The Rock", starring Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery, is a typical Bruckheimer production with lots of noise and action.

2. Which film features a theme-tune by Aerosmith and made $100 million in the USA?

Answer: Armageddon

"Armageddon" didn't fare very well at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was laughed at by audiences.

3. Which film features a very sexy cartoon and Bob Hoskins in fine form?

Answer: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Directed by Robert Zemeckis in 1988, this film was the first decent live-action/cartoon cross.

4. Which film has a theme-tune by Harold Faltermeyer, supporting cast including John Ashton and Judge Rheinhold, and includes a hot song by Glenn Frey?

Answer: Beverly Hills Cop

"Beverly Hills Cop" was originally intended as a vehicle for Sylvester Stallone.

5. Which movie features partners Riggs and Murtaugh?

Answer: Lethal Weapon

Gary Busey "ignites" the screen with his portrayal of psycho Mr. Joshua.

6. James Cameron directed a sequel to which Ridley Scott original?

Answer: Alien

The awesome make-up effects were achieved by Everett Burrell.

7. Which film was the first full-length computer animated feature?

Answer: Toy Story

The voices in "Toy Story" include Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Don Rickles.

8. According to "Total Film" Magazine, the first film to be referred to as a "block-buster" was released in 1975 and featured Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. Which film are they referring to?

Answer: Jaws

"Jaws" was adapted from a novel by Peter Benchley and spawned three sequels.

9. Which very famous film was directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett?

Answer: The Empire Strikes Back

George Lucas is credited as Executive Producer and was the originator of the story.

10. Tom Selleck was originally offered the role in which movie directed by Steven Spielberg?

Answer: Raiders of the Lost Ark

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" and its sequels were a tribute to the Saturday morning serials that Steven Spielberg and George Lucas watched in their youth.

Source: Author nimaine

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