Movie Quiz: Cryptic Movie Titles: 10 Questions | Movies Word Play

Answer: Seabiscuit

"Seabiscuit" was a seven times Oscar nominated movie directed by Gary Ross and starred Jeff Bridges and Tobey Maguire. It told the story of Seabiscuit, a racehorse which was taken into the American public's hearts during the 1930s.

Third letter(C(Sea)) + British cookie (Biscuit), "Seabiscuit"

Answer: Chariots of Fire

"Chariots of Fire" tells the true story of British athletes Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams and is set during the 1924 Olympic Games. It was the winner of four Oscars for Best Picture, Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Best Costume Design and Best Music, Original Score.

Ancient two wheeled vehicles(Chariots) + Ablaze(On fire), "Chariots of Fire"

Answer: Reservoir Dogs

"Reservoir Dogs", which was directed by Quentin Tarantino, told the story of the perfect crime which went disastrously wrong. Quentin Tarantino himself played the part of Mr. Brown in this cult classic.

Canines(Dogs) + Man-made lake(Reservoir), "Reservoir Dogs"

Answer: The Lion King

"The Lion King" tells the story of Simba(a lion cub) who is tricked into believing he is responsible for his father, the King's, death and flees(later to return and claim his kingdom). It was a double Oscar winning animated movie from the Disney Studios in 1994. It featured a host of Hollywood greats including Whoopi Goldberg, James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick and Jeremy Irons. The Oscars won were for Best Music, Original Song for Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) for their collaboration on the song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and Best Music, Original Score for Hans Zimmer.

Maned animal(Lion) + Monarch(King), "The Lion King"

Answer: Kill Bill

"Kill Bill" is basically a story of revenge. The story tells of how after being left for dead a female assassin, known as "The Bride" sets out to settle the score. It was directed by cult director Quentin Tarantino and featured Uma Thurman as "The Bride". As Tarantino was a friend and great admirer of Uma Thurman he offered her the part as a 30th birthday present and even went as far as to delay the production of the movie as Uma was pregnant at the time.

Assassinate(Kill) + Bird's beak(Bill), "Kill Bill"

Answer: Gladiator

"Gladiator" was a five time Oscar winning movie from 2000. It was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. It was set in ancient Rome and told the story of Maximus (a General) who is reduced in status to a gladiator who in turn brings about the downfall of the Emperor. This would be British actor Oliver Reed's last role as he died on set of a heart attack. Crowe was not the first choice as the lead in "Gladiator", Mel Gibson was offered Russell Crowe's part as Maximus but turned it down.

(Glad he ate her), "Gladiator"

Answer: Gangs of New York

"Gangs of New York" was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Daniel Day-Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio. This is yet another revenge movie. It is set in an area of New York known as "The Five Points". It tells the story of orphan Amsterdam Vallon who returns to take revenge for the murder of his father. It was nominated for 10 Oscars but without success. It did however win a BAFTA Film Award for Daniel Day-Lewis who said that whilst looking for inspiration and preparing for the role of Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting he listened to music by Eminem.

The Jets and The Sharks(Two gangs from the movie "West Side Story" set in New York), "Gangs of New York"

Answer: Sleepless in Seattle

"Sleepless in Seattle" tells the story of widower Sam, who after pouring his heart out over the airwaves found love again in the shape of Annie Reed (Meg Ryan) atop The Empire State Building on Valentine's Day. It was directed by Nora Ephron and starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Actresses Jodie Foster, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jennifer Jason Leigh were all considered and offered Meg Ryan's part but all turned it down.

Insomnia (Sleepless) + American city (Seattle), "Sleepless in Seattle"

Answer: Dirty Harry

"Dirty Harry" was directed by Don Siegel and starred Clint Eastwood as Police Inspector Harry Callahan. Harry is an unconventional cop who goes by no one's rules except his own. In this, the first of the "Dirty Harry" movies he is on the trail of a sniper (Scorpio) who is holding the city of San Francisco to ransom.

Mr Belafonte(Harry) + In need of a wash(Dirty), "Dirty Harry"

Answer: Rain Man

"Rain Man" is a four time Oscar winning film starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. It highlights the problems faced by Charlie (Tom Cruise) and his savant brother Ray (Dustin Hoffman) during a cross country trip across America.

Precipitation(Rain) + Male(Man), "Rain Man"