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Bring in the New, Release the Old Quiz

These are movie remakes that I find almost as good as the originals. The short description of the plot in the question is from the new movie. I will also give you the country of origin of the old movie.

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

Author
tiye

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
372,608

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In a small Alaskan town, where the sun never sets during 24-hour daylight, two LAPD detectives arrive, to investigate the murder of a young girl. Soon, a cat and mouse game begins between one of the detectives and the murderer.
The 2002 remake is American and the 1997 original is Norwegian.
What is the name of the movie? Hint

Nightwatch

The Killing

Insomnia

Jar City

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Question 2 of 10

2. Seth is an angel who helps people in their transition from life to death. He sees Maggie, a doctor at a hospital, and falls in love with her wishing, for the first time, to become mortal and experience senses and feelings.
The 1998 remake is American and the 1987 original is German.
Which is the American movie? Hint

Michael

Heaven Can Wait

Bruce Almighty

City of Angels

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Question 3 of 10

3. In a South Florida city, the gay owner of a cabaret club and his companion, decide to put on an act for the sake of their son's happiness.
The 1996 remake is American and the 1978 original is French.
What is the name of the American remake? Hint

Meet The Parents

The Producers

The Birdcage

My Worst Nightmare

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Question 4 of 10

4. A mysterious videotape causes the death of anyone who watches it within seven days. A reporter starts investigating when her own niece dies because of the tape.
The 2002 remake is American and the 1998 original is Japanese.
Which movie is it? Hint

The Grudge

Dark Water

Oldboy

The Ring

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Question 5 of 10

5. A charming, incurable womanizer leads a carefree life until his actions have unexpected consequences.
The 2004 remake is American and the 1966 original is British.
What is the name of both movies? Hint

Billy Liar

Alfie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Sleuth

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Question 6 of 10

6. A blind, antisocial, retired Colonel of the US Army hires a prep-school student as an aid over the Thanksgiving weekend.
The 1992 remake is American and the 1974 original is Italian.
What is the title of the American remake? Hint

School Ties

Scent of a Woman

The Osterman Weekend

Malena

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Question 7 of 10

7. A very rich and highly intelligent playboy keeps busy by stealing artwork until he meets his match in an equally intelligent female insurance detective.
Both the 1999 remake and the 1968 original are American.
Which movie is it? Hint

Ocean's Twelve

Flawless

To Catch A Thief

The Thomas Crown Affair

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Question 8 of 10

8. The inhabitants of a small Mexican village, who are periodically attacked by armed bandits, decide to hire experienced gunmen for protection.
The 1960 remake is American and the 1954 original is Japanese.
Name the American title of the movie. Hint

Unforgiven

Last Man Standing

Django Unchained

The Magnificent Seven

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Long Island, a WWI veteran witnesses the extravagant and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor and his tragic end.
Both the 2013 and the 1974 original are American.
Which movie is it? Hint

The Cotton Club

Once Upon a Time in America

Sophie's Choice

The Great Gatsby

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Question 10 of 10

10. In New Orleans, a woman visiting her brother finds out that they both belong to an ancient clan whose members turn into black panthers after mating and they must kill in order to become human again.
Both the 1982 remake and the 1942 original are American.
What is the name of the movie? Hint

Funny Games

Blood Moon

Cat People

The Blair Witch Project

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In a small Alaskan town, where the sun never sets during 24-hour daylight, two LAPD detectives arrive, to investigate the murder of a young girl. Soon, a cat and mouse game begins between one of the detectives and the murderer. The 2002 remake is American and the 1997 original is Norwegian. What is the name of the movie?

Answer: Insomnia

Al Pacino and Robin Williams play the detective and the villain in Christopher Nolan's remake of the Norwegian original, where Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard plays Pacino's part.

2. Seth is an angel who helps people in their transition from life to death. He sees Maggie, a doctor at a hospital, and falls in love with her wishing, for the first time, to become mortal and experience senses and feelings. The 1998 remake is American and the 1987 original is German. Which is the American movie?

Answer: City of Angels

Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan are Seth and Maggie in the remake of the classic Wim Wenders movie, "Wings of Desire" ("Der Himmel �ber Berlin"), with Bruno Gantz and Solveig Dommartin playing the angel Damiel and the circus artist Marion. In all fairness, although "City of Angels" is a decent movie, one can hardly compare the original with the remake, given the fact that Wim Wenders' movie is considered a cinematographic masterpiece.

3. In a South Florida city, the gay owner of a cabaret club and his companion, decide to put on an act for the sake of their son's happiness. The 1996 remake is American and the 1978 original is French. What is the name of the American remake?

Answer: The Birdcage

Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are hilarious as Armand and Albert, a gay couple who has to face Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest as their son's conservative in-laws. French original "La Cage aux Folles" took place in St. Tropez, with Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault in the respective roles.

4. A mysterious videotape causes the death of anyone who watches it within seven days. A reporter starts investigating when her own niece dies because of the tape. The 2002 remake is American and the 1998 original is Japanese. Which movie is it?

Answer: The Ring

Gore Verbinski's movie, with Naomi Watts in the lead role of Rachel, is a remake of Japanese horror movie "Ringu", based on author's Koji Suzuki's novel by the same name. Both movies produced sequels.

5. A charming, incurable womanizer leads a carefree life until his actions have unexpected consequences. The 2004 remake is American and the 1966 original is British. What is the name of both movies?

Answer: Alfie

Jude Law is 2004's Alfie while Michael Caine is 1966's Alfie. They are both handsome and ideal for the role of the Cockney ladies' man who thinks he can charm his way through life.
Sienna Miller and Susan Sarandon in the remake and Shelley Winters in the original, are among Alfie's wonderful women.

6. A blind, antisocial, retired Colonel of the US Army hires a prep-school student as an aid over the Thanksgiving weekend. The 1992 remake is American and the 1974 original is Italian. What is the title of the American remake?

Answer: Scent of a Woman

Al Pacino received an Oscar for his portrayal of Lt Colonel Frank Slade whose tango with Gabrielle Anwar has gone down in cinematic history.
"Profumo di Donna" is the title of the Italian original, where Vittorio Gassman gives a brilliant performance as il Capitano Fausto Consolo.

7. A very rich and highly intelligent playboy keeps busy by stealing artwork until he meets his match in an equally intelligent female insurance detective. Both the 1999 remake and the 1968 original are American. Which movie is it?

Answer: The Thomas Crown Affair

Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo bravely tackled a very difficult job in portraying Thomas Crown and Catherine Banning, the two characters played to perfection by Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in Norman Jewison's movie.
The song "The Windmills of Your Mind" won an Oscar for French composer Michel Legrand in the 1968 original.

8. The inhabitants of a small Mexican village, who are periodically attacked by armed bandits, decide to hire experienced gunmen for protection. The 1960 remake is American and the 1954 original is Japanese. Name the American title of the movie.

Answer: The Magnificent Seven

Akira Kurosawa's "Schichinin no Samurai" ("The Seven Samurai"), one of the most influential Japanese movies ever made, was the inspiration for John Sturges' remake, one of the best westerns ever made. Toshiro Mifune and his masterless Samurai give their place to another excellent cast which includes Eli Wallach, Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson.

9. In Long Island, a WWI veteran witnesses the extravagant and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor and his tragic end. Both the 2013 and the 1974 original are American. Which movie is it?

Answer: The Great Gatsby

For many, this movie is a rather ambiguous duel between Robert Redford and Leonardo di Caprio in the role of Jay Gatsby, from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby". Mia Farrow in the 1974 movie and Carey Mulligan in the 2013 remake, play Gatsby's love interest, Daisy Buchanan.
Both movies won two Oscars each, the common one being for Best Costume Design.

Two movie adaptations of "The Great Gatsby" pre-existed the 1974 and 2013 versions, a 1926 silent movie of which no copy is known to exist and a 1949 one with Alan Ladd and Betty Field. Both are little known but deserve to be mentioned here.

10. In New Orleans, a woman visiting her brother finds out that they both belong to an ancient clan whose members turn into black panthers after mating and they must kill in order to become human again. Both the 1982 remake and the 1942 original are American. What is the name of the movie?

Answer: Cat People

Director Paul Schrader directed Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell and John Heard in this remake of a slightly different 1942 original which involves a Serbian woman and the folk tales of her village. For his work in the remake, Italian composer Giorgio Moroder was nominated for the Best Original Score and Best Original Song Academy Awards.

The song "Cat People (Putting Out The Fire)" was sung by David Bowie.

Source: Author tiye

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