Dude Looks Like a Lady Multiple Choice Quiz | Movies

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1. In the classic 1958 romantic comedy "Some Like It Hot", Tony Curtis (who plays Joe) and Jack Lemmon (Jerry) are a couple of musicians who disguise themselves as women called Josephine and Daphne in order to hide from gangsters. A millionaire called Osgood Fielding III (played by Joe E. Brown) falls in love with Daphne and wants to marry 'her'. At the end of the film, Daphne (Lemmon) rips off his wig and shouts, "I'm a man!", to which Brown gives which classic reply?

Answer: "Well, nobody's perfect!"

"Some Like It Hot" is set in 1929 Chicago. The two lead characters, played by Curtis and Lemmon, witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and go on the run from gangsters because of this.

Tony Curtis was once quoted as saying that kissing Marilyn Monroe was like 'kissing Hitler'! He later claimed in his autobiography that he said it to the film crew of "Some Like it Hot", but was joking.

2. Robin Williams plays the part of a voice actor separated from his wife, who wants to spend more time with his children, in the comedy "Mrs Doubtfire". He gets around this by disguising himself as a children's nanny, who is promptly hired by his ex. Which actress plays the part of his wife?

Answer: Sally Field

Sally Field first came to prominence in the 1960s TV series "The Flying Nun". She is also famous for starring in several films with Burt Reynolds, including "Hooper", and the two "Smokey and the Bandit" films. More recently, she has played the part of Abraham Lincoln's wife in the 2012 film "Lincoln".

In 1994, "Mrs Doubtfire" won the Oscar for Best Makeup at the 66th Academy Awards. Robin Williams spent hours every day having the make-up put on.

Hayley Mills, Diane Keaton and Cher were all born in the same year as Sally Field, 1946!

3. Dustin Hoffman plays a talented but volatile actor in the 1982 comedy "Tootsie". He is forced to adopt the identity of a woman in order to get an acting job. Which actress won a Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in this film, for her role as Julie Nichols?

Answer: Jessica Lange

In addition to her Academy Award for "Tootsie", Jessica Lange also won the Best Actress Award for the film "Blue Sky" in 1994.

"Tootsie" was the second highest-grossing film in America in 1982 - the highest was "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". Geena Davis appeared in "Tootsie" as
April Page, Teri Garr played Sandy Lester, and Estelle Getty had a cameo as a middle-aged woman.

4. In the 1999 film "Flawless", Robert de Niro plays a policeman who suffers a stroke. A neighbour, Rusty, is a drag queen who gives De Niro's character voice lessons to help overcome his impediment. Who plays Rusty?

Answer: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Director Joel Schumacher also wrote and co-produced "Flawless". The title comes from the name of a drag-queen contest that the character Rusty enters.

Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Academy Award for Best Actor for starring in the film "Capote", a biopic about the author Truman Capote. Hoffman has also appeared in, amongst others, "Boogie Nights", "Magnolia" and "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead".

5. What is the correct title of the 1995 film in which Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo star as three drag queens from New York who decide to go on a road trip?

Answer: To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar

The film follows the story of three drag queens, who decide to go on a cross-country road trip in a Cadillac Convertible, to a nation drag queen contest in Los Angeles.

The title of the film refers to an autographed photo of Julie Newmar, that is carried by the three stars during the film. Julie Newmar is best known for playing Catwoman in the "Batman" TV series of the 1960s.

6. In the 1995 film "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", who plays the character of Anthony "Tick" Belrose?

Answer: Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving is best known for his roles as Agent Smith in the "Matrix" trilogy and Elrond in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. He also appeared as the Red Skull in the film "Captain America: The First Avenger".

The film won an Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 67th Academy Awards. The other three actors all appeared in the film - Guy Pearce played Adam Whitely aka Felicia Goodfellow, Terence Stamp appeared as Bernadette Bassinger, whilst Bill Hunter played the part of Robert "Bob" Spart.

7. In the comedy "Nuns on the Run", two incompetent thieves disguise themselves as nuns to avoid being caught by a Triad gang. Robbie Coltrane and which Monty Python actor play the two lead roles?

Answer: Eric Idle

In 2005, Eric Idle brought to theatres the award-winning comedy stage show "Spamalot", loosely based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".

Michael Palin has become well-known for his BBC travel documentaries, which include "Around the World in 80 Days" and "Full Circle".

Apart from Monty Python, John Cleese is most well-known for writing and starring in the classic BBC series "Fawlty Towers", of which two series were made.

Terry Jones has written several books on medieval and ancient history, including "Who Murdered Chaucer?: A Medieval Mystery".

8. In the 1988 comedy-drama "Torch Song Trilogy", Harvey Fierstein plays the part of Arnold Beckoff, a female impersonator. Which actor plays the part of male model Alan Simon, the love of Arnold's life?

Answer: Matthew Broderick

In addition to starring in "Torch Song Trilogy", Harvey Fierstein also wrote the film. Real-life female impersonator Charles Pierce appeared in the film; he was best known for his impersonation of actress Bette Davis.

"Torch Song Trilogy" was based on the play of the same title, also written and starring Fierstein. Both film and play focus on three phases of the lead character Arnold's life.

Matthew Broderick also appeared in the stage version, as Arnold's adopted son.

9. In the classic 1960 film "Psycho", Anthony Perkins stars as Norman Bates, who runs the Bates motel. Which actress plays the part of Marion Crane, who is stabbed to death in the shower in one of the most famous scenes of all time?

Answer: Janet Leigh

In "Psycho", Janet Leigh's character, Marion Crane, embezzles money from her employer, and ends up staying at the Bates Motel. "Psycho" is now considered one of director Alfred Hitchcock's best films.

Janet Leigh was married to the actor Tony Curtis for nearly 12 years, during which time they had two daughters, one of whom is the actress Jamie-Lee Curtis. Janet Leigh and Jamie-Lee Curtis appeared in two films together, the 1980 film "The Fog", and the 1998 film "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later".

In 1998, Gus Van Sant directed a shot-for-shot remake of "Psycho", which starred Vince Vaughan as Norman Bates.

10. In the cult 1975 film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", which actor plays the lead role of transvestite Dr. Frank N. Furter?

Answer: Tim Curry

The English actor Tim Curry has appeared in a number of films, including "The Hunt For Red October", "The Shadow" and "Addams Family Reunion". One of his most memorable (and scary) roles was as Pennywise the Clown in the TV mini-series "It", adapted from the best-selling Stephen King book.

The director of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", Richard O'Brien, also appears as the character Riff-Raff. The film features an early appearance from Susan Sarandon.

The film is based on the stage play of the same name, also written by O'Brien.

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