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Charlton Heston Movies Trivia Quiz

His politics may not be popular, but he has made some interesting movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,348

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1037

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 31 (7/10), Guest 99 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The Ten Commandments" was a legendary epic. Who directed it? Hint

William Wyler

Cecil B. DeMille

Victor Fleming

Michael Curtiz

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Question 2 of 10

2. "The Big Country" was a western which cast Heston as a tough guy. Who was the principal star of the movie? Hint

Rock Hudson

William Holden

Glenn Ford

Gregory Peck

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Ben-Hur" is considered one of the masterpieces of movie-making. The best known scene is the chariot race. Heston wins the race; what happens to the loser? Hint

He is injured in the race and dies

He commits suicide due to shame

He is disgraced and banished

He is reduced in rank

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Question 4 of 10

4. "El Cid" is also an epic tale with Heston in the title role. Who is his leading lady? Hint

Pier Angeli

Sophia Loren

Capucine

Melina Mercouri

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Greatest Show on Earth" was an entertaining circus adventure. Who was NOT in the cast with Heston? Hint

James Stewart

Cornel Wilde

Betty Grable

Gloria Grahame

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Planet of the Apes" was a Heston sci-fi story. Which statement accurately describes the plot? Hint

He journeys into Earth's future

He journeys into the past of another planet

He journeys into the future of another planet

He journeys into Earth's past

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Will Penny" also starred Heston. What type of movie was it? Hint

Soap

Thriller

Comedy

Western

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is a Heston western? Hint

Billy the Kid

Major Dundee

Sergeant Rutledge

Return of Frank James

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Question 9 of 10

9. Heston portrayed this president in two different movies. Hint

George Washington

Andrew Jackson

Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln

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Question 10 of 10

10. Heston starred in "The Agony and The Ecstasy". Who was the movie about? Hint

Toulouse-Lautrec

Van Gogh

Rembrandt

Michelangelo

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 15 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 31: 7/10
Dec 05 2024 : Guest 99: 2/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 107: 2/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 71: 8/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Ten Commandments" was a legendary epic. Who directed it?

Answer: Cecil B. DeMille

This one had the legendary C.B. at the helm. One of the most famous movies of all times - always shown on the appropriate holidays.

2. "The Big Country" was a western which cast Heston as a tough guy. Who was the principal star of the movie?

Answer: Gregory Peck

Peck is the dude who must adapt to the Old West. Okay, but overblown.

3. "Ben-Hur" is considered one of the masterpieces of movie-making. The best known scene is the chariot race. Heston wins the race; what happens to the loser?

Answer: He is injured in the race and dies

Stephen Boyd does a fine job in the key supporting role. He is injured in the race and dies shortly thereafter.

4. "El Cid" is also an epic tale with Heston in the title role. Who is his leading lady?

Answer: Sophia Loren

Also overblown and not on a par with his other "spectaculars" - but not all that bad.

5. "The Greatest Show on Earth" was an entertaining circus adventure. Who was NOT in the cast with Heston?

Answer: Betty Grable

Wilde was the aerialist. Grahame was another performer. Stewart was a clown. Heston's romantic interest was Betty Hutton, however - not Betty Grable.

6. "Planet of the Apes" was a Heston sci-fi story. Which statement accurately describes the plot?

Answer: He journeys into Earth's future

He thinks he's on another planet, but when he discovers the Statue of Liberty, the sad truth is revealed.

7. "Will Penny" also starred Heston. What type of movie was it?

Answer: Western

A "quiet" western - with an emphasis on character (rather than on action).

8. Which of the following is a Heston western?

Answer: Major Dundee

"Billy" stars Robert Taylor. (There have been other versions, but none with Heston.) "Sergeant" was a weak effort by John Ford; it starred Jeffrey Hunter. "Return" was a sequel to the Tyrone Power movie about Jesse James; it starred Henry Fonda.

9. Heston portrayed this president in two different movies.

Answer: Andrew Jackson

He played Jackson in "The Buccaneer" and in "The President's Lady". The first was about Jean Lafitte and the Battle of New Orleans; the second was about Jackson's romance with Rachel.

10. Heston starred in "The Agony and The Ecstasy". Who was the movie about?

Answer: Michelangelo

Ah, the hardships involved in painting the Sistine Chapel! Kirk Douglas starred as Van Gogh in "Lust for Life". Jose Ferer starred as T-L in "Moulin Rouge". (Not the Nicole Kidman version.)

Source: Author robert362

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