Is That a Gun in Your Pocket or A Movie Quote? Quiz

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1. "Hey, you wanna hear my philosophy of life? Do it to him before he does it to you." This line was spoken by the character Terry Malloy to the character Edie Doyle whilst in a bar. Which actor in what movie said this?

Answer: Marlon Brando - "On the Waterfront"

"On the Waterfront" was a 1954 movie and starred Marlon Bando as Terry Malloy, a man who dreamed about being a boxer whilst working on the docks in Hoboken, New Jersey, and of his fight against corruption. The movie also starred Karl Malden, Lee J Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning and Leif Erickson.

Marlon Brando was born in 1924 and died in 2004 aged 80. He was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won two, in 1955 for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "On The Waterfront" and again in 1973 he won Best Actor in a Leading Role for "The Godfather". He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2. "I'm as mad as ..., and I'm not going to take this anymore!" The character Howard Beale encourages his TV audience to go to their windows and shout these words. Which actor in what movie said this?

Answer: Peter Finch - "Network"

"Network" is a 1976 movie and starred Peter Finch as Howard Beale, a TV anchor, who learns that because of bad ratings, he is being taken off air in two weeks. He announces that he will commit suicide on air, so he is fired. He persuades his viewers to shout the above quote, out of their windows.

The film also starred Fay Dunaway, William Holden, Robert Duvall and Ned Beatty.

Peter Finch won a posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He was the first actor so to do.

3. "The horror, the horror." These are the words uttered by Lieutenant Colonel Walter E Kurtz whilst he was being brutally killed by the character Willard. Which actor in what movie said this?

Answer: Marlon Brando - "Apocalypse Now"

"Apocalypse Now" is a 1979 movie and starred Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz. It is a story about a 'secret' mission to find a renegade and mysterious Green Beret Colonel who has fled to Cambodia, during the Vietnam War. The movie also starred Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, Laurence Fishbourne and many others.

4. "Love means never having to say you're sorry" is a line that appears twice, first by the character Jennifer Cavalleri about half-way through the movie and then by the character Oliver at the end of the movie. Which actor in what movie said this the first time?

Answer: Ali MacGraw - "Love Story"

"Love Story" is a 1970 film that stars Ali MacGraw as Jennifer Cavalleri and tells of the love and life of two young people, the boy from a wealthy background and an ordinary working-class girl, who meet, fall in love and marry. Tragically she dies and her husband again utters the quote to his father at the end of the film. The movie also starred Ryan O'Neal as Oliver and Ray Milland as his father. Tommy Lee Jones made his debut in this film in a very small role.

Ali MacGraw was born in 1939 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for this film.

5. "I'm making out the report now. We haven't quite decided whether he committed suicide or died trying to escape." The character Captain Louis Renault said this after the death of the character Guillermo Ugarte. Which actor in what movie said this quote?

Answer: Claude Rains - "Casablanca"

"Casablanca" is a 1942 movie and Claude Rains plays the role of Captain Louis Renault. The movie also starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. The story is about a love affair set in Casablanca during World War II.

Claude Rains was born in London in 1899 and died in 1967. He appeared in over 70 films both in the UK and US. He was nominated four times for an Academy Award, including for Best Supporting Actor in "Casablanca". He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

6. "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." The character John Keating said this to his class. Which actor in what movie said this quote?

Answer: Robin Williams - "Dead Poets Society"

"The Dead Poets Society" is a 1989 movie and stars Robin Williams as John Keating, an English teacher, who through poetry, inspires his students. The movie also stars Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, among others.

Robin Williams was born in 1951 and studied at Julliard. He has starred in over 85 movies. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards and won an Oscar in 1998 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "Good Will Hunting." He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

7. "My mother thanks you. My father thanks you. My sister thanks you. And I thank you". The character George M Cohan said this to his audience after a performance. Which actor in what movie said this?

Answer: James Cagney - "Yankee Doodle Dandy"

"Yankee Doodle Dandy" is a 1942 movie that stars James Cagney as George M Cohan. The movie also features Joan Leslie and Walter Huston. The film tells of the life story of George M Cohan, who was a dancer, singer and actor.

James Cagney was born in 1899 and died in 1986 and was famed for his "tough guy" roles. He acted in over 65 movies. He was nominated for three Oscars and won Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Yankee Doodle Dandy". He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

8. "You know you don't have to act with me, Steve. You don't have to say anything, and you don't have to do anything. Not a thing. Oh, maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and... blow." This line is said by the character Marie "Slim" Browning to the character Steve Morgan whilst flirting with him. Which actress in what film said this?

Answer: Lauren Bacall - "To Have and Have Not"

"To Have and Have Not" is a 1944 movie and stars Lauren Bacall as Marie "Slim" Browning. The movie is set during World War II and tells a story about the owner of a boat in Martinique who works for the resistance and helps a person on the run from the Nazis. This film also stars Humphrey Bogart and Walter Brennan. The movies in the three alternate answers to this question all starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

Lauren Bacall was born in 1924 and has made over 70 movies. She was nominated for two Academy Awards and won an Honorary Oscar in recognition of her central place in the Golden Age of motion pictures. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

9. "I'm walking here! I'm walking here!". This line was spoken by the character "Ratso" Rizzo whilst crossing a street when a taxi nearly failed to stop. Which actor in what movie said this?

Answer: Dustin Hoffman - "Midnight Cowboy"

"Midnight Cowboy" is a 1969 movie and stars Dustin Hoffman as "Ratso" Rizzo, together with John Voight, and Sylvia Miles. It tells the story of two men who live in New York.

Dustin Hoffman was born in 1937 and has made over 70 movies. He has been nominated seven times for an Academy Award and won two Oscars, one for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Rain Man" and the other also for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Kramer vs Kramer".

10. "After all, a lot of people are going to think we are a shocking pair." This line was spoken by the character John Prentice to his fianc� Joey Drayton, by which actor and in what movie?

Answer: Sidney Poitier - "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is a 1967 movie directed by Stanley Kramer and stars Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier and Katharine Houghton. It's the story of a young woman who brings her African-American fianc� home to meet her affluent parents.

Sidney Poitier was born in 1927 and has made over 50 movies. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and won two, one for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Lilies of the Field" and an Honorary Oscar "For his extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen and for representing the industry with dignity, style ad intelligence." He has been nominated for, and won many other Awards, including Golden Globe Awards, and BAFTA's. He won Screen Actor's Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Source: Author wenray

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