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'Lord' of the Movies Trivia Quiz

It seems that the word 'Lord' appears in the title of many movies. This quiz tests your knowledge of some of these films. Best of luck!

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

Author
Triviaballer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,179

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
823

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which critically acclaimed lordly movie has a climatic scene in which a precious object is destroyed in Mount Doom? Hint

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of Fire

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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Question 2 of 10

2. What lordly movie of 1965 starred Peter O'Toole and was based on a 1900 novel by Joseph Conrad? Hint

Lord of the Phalanx

The Water Lord

Forest Lord

Lord Jim

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Question 3 of 10

3. Venice Beach is the scene of the next lordly movie. Which 2005 movie featuring Heath Ledger centers around the 'Z-Boys' and a popular recreational sport? Hint

Rebel Lords

Lords of the Sky

Lords of Dogtown

The Flying Lords

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which lordly movie was written and directed by Clive Barker and included the first film appearance of his popular character Harry D'Amour? Hint

Lord of Misery

Lord of Lies

Lord of Illusions

Lord of Deception

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which lordly movie featured Sylvester Stallone in a Brooklyn street gang and his decision about whether or not to marry his impregnated girlfriend? Hint

Lords of the City

Lords of Victory

The Pool Lord

The Lords of Flatbush

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which lordly story has had film adaptations in 1963 and 1990 and includes an important conch shell and pig's head? Hint

Lord of Disaster

Lord of the Flies

The Swine Lord

While the Lords Slept

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which lordly movie starred Nicolas Cage and centered on Yuri Orlov and the trafficking of weapons? Hint

The Lord of Guns

The Combat Lord

Lord of War

The War Lords

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Question 8 of 10

8. A 1984 British film consisted of a lordly title. What words ended the title beginning "Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan, _________"? Hint

Lord of the Wild

Lord of the Jungle

Lord of the Apes

Lord of Lady Jane

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which lordly movie features a group of fundamentalist missionaries who are sent to South America to convert the indigenous population? Hint

While the Lord Slept on the Quechua

Finding the Lord in the Jungle

At Play in the Fields of the Lord

At Peace with the Lord

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which lordly film includes a deathly bulldozer and recounts Alan Musgrave's reflections from prison over his attempts to fulfill the dreams of Barbara Ann Greene? Hint

Lord of My Love

She Loves Me Not, Lord

Sweet Song of the Lord

Lord Love a Duck

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which critically acclaimed lordly movie has a climatic scene in which a precious object is destroyed in Mount Doom?

Answer: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was released in 2003 and it won 11 Academy Awards. The movie tells the story of Frodo and Sam's journey to destroy Sauron's ring to bring peace to Middle Earth.

2. What lordly movie of 1965 starred Peter O'Toole and was based on a 1900 novel by Joseph Conrad?

Answer: Lord Jim

In addition to Peter O'Toole, the 1965 film adaptation of "Lord Jim" also featured James Mason and Eli Wallach in the cast. The film recounts the story of a merchant seaman named Jim that abandons his ship but then redeems himself by helping thwart an enemy attack.

3. Venice Beach is the scene of the next lordly movie. Which 2005 movie featuring Heath Ledger centers around the 'Z-Boys' and a popular recreational sport?

Answer: Lords of Dogtown

"Lords of Dogtown" is set in Venice Beach, California, and it is a biographical story about three men that competitively surf and skateboard in the area. The film was written by Stacy Peralta, who is one of the film's main characters and who started a company that had Tony Hawk as one of its team members.

4. Which lordly movie was written and directed by Clive Barker and included the first film appearance of his popular character Harry D'Amour?

Answer: Lord of Illusions

"Lord of Illusions" was released in the United States in 1995 and it starred Scott Bakula as Harry D'Amour. The film centered around D'Amour, a detective in New York City who investigates a cult leader known as "The Puritan" who is responsible for unsolved murders in the area.

5. Which lordly movie featured Sylvester Stallone in a Brooklyn street gang and his decision about whether or not to marry his impregnated girlfriend?

Answer: The Lords of Flatbush

The Flatbush referenced in the title of the film is located in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to Stallone, "The Lords of Flatbush" also featured Perry King and Henry Winkler in the cast. The movie is a teenage coming of age story about the men dealing with women, the law, and their own egos.

6. Which lordly story has had film adaptations in 1963 and 1990 and includes an important conch shell and pig's head?

Answer: Lord of the Flies

William Golding's book "Lord of the Flies" was released in 1954 and it tells the story of a group of boys stuck on an island and their struggles to survive and maintain order. Both the movies and the film adaptations center on the characters of Ralph and Jack as they try to lead in their own unique ways.

7. Which lordly movie starred Nicolas Cage and centered on Yuri Orlov and the trafficking of weapons?

Answer: Lord of War

In addition to starring in "Lord of War", Nicolas Cage was also one of the producers. Rare for a movie, the organization Amnesty International endorsed the film for its focus on the evils of arms trafficking. The film centers around the involvement of Yuri Orlov, a Ukranian-American gunrunner who distributes weaponry to war-torn areas in Africa but eventually is arrested for his actions.

8. A 1984 British film consisted of a lordly title. What words ended the title beginning "Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan, _________"?

Answer: Lord of the Apes

"Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" was based on the 1912 novel "Tarzan of the Apes" which was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Between 1918 and 2014 there were nearly 200 movies that featured the character Tarzan. The 1984 version featured Christopher Lambert in the lead role and the the movie recounts Tarzan's years growing up in the wilderness and his struggles with returning to privileged society.

9. Which lordly movie features a group of fundamentalist missionaries who are sent to South America to convert the indigenous population?

Answer: At Play in the Fields of the Lord

Tom Berenger, John Lithgow, Daryl Hannah and Kathy Bates headline the cast of the 1991 film. "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" was adapted from a 1965 novel of Peter Matthiessen. The movie takes place in South America and it tells the story of two explorers that become stranded in the Brazilian rainforest and their encounters with the local population and the visiting missionaries.

10. Which lordly film includes a deathly bulldozer and recounts Alan Musgrave's reflections from prison over his attempts to fulfill the dreams of Barbara Ann Greene?

Answer: Lord Love a Duck

Al Hine wrote the novel "Lord Love a Duck" in 1961 and the film was released in 1966. Roddy McDowall and Tuesday Weld star as Alan Musgrave and Barbara Ann Greene. In the film Barbara Ann seeks a divorce from her husband Bob who refuses so Alan decides that the best solution is to attack him with a bulldozer.

The film ends with Barbara Ann realizing her dream to go to Hollywood as Alan is sent to jail.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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