Merger #2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Commando

"Commando Squad" (1987) is about two US government agents who go to Mexico to destroy a cocaine factory. Brian Thompson stars in it with Kathy Shower who is a "Playboy" playmate. "Suburban Commando" (1991) stars Hulk Hogan (whose real name is Terry Bollea), Christopher Lloyd and Shelley Duvall.

This is a children's movie about an outer-space warrior who comes to Earth for a rest. [The first hint is an actor in "Suburban Commando" - second is the year that "Commando Squad" was screened.]

Answer: Hospital

"Frankenstein General Hospital" (1988) stars Mark Blankfield and Irwin Keyes. This comedy is about a monster being created in the basement of a hospital. "Hospital of Terror" (1978) stars Jill Jacobson and is about a nurse who is possessed. This movie has numerous other titles, including "Beyond the Living", "Hands of Death", "Killer's Curse", "Black Voodoo", and "The Possession of Nurse Sherri". [The first hint is a tagline from "Frankenstein General Hospital" - second is Jill Jacobson's character in "Hospital of Terror"].

Answer: Princess

"The Punk and the Princess" (1994) was made in Great Britain. It is based upon a story written by 14-year-old Gideon Sams for a school assignment. The storyline of this movie is that a street kid (David) falls in love with a rich girl (Rachel) but neither family condones this romance. David kills a man, he then runs away and all are trying to find him. "Princess Bride" (1987) stars Cary Elwes and is classified as a fairy tale/adventure story.

It is a story about a girl that is kidnapped by a prince who wants to marry her and her real love tries to rescue her.

This movie is based upon a book written by William Goldman. [The first hint is that "The Punk and the Princess" is an English production - second is the Director of "Princess Bride".]

Answer: Knight

"Knight Moves" (1995) stars Christopher Lambert, Diane Lane and Tom Skerrit. This movie is about a killer who gives a chess champion clues to his next victim in coded form. Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Ben Cross and Julia Ormond act in "First Knight" (1996).

This romantic adventure movie involves a love triangle between these people. [The first hint is dialogue between the characters Lancelot (Richard Gere) and John in "First Knight" - second is an actor in "Knight Moves".]

Answer: Run

"Cannonball Run" (1976) has many well-known actors appearing in it, including Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Jackie Chan, Farrah Fawcett and Dean Martin. The movie is about a cross-country road race. The sequel to this movie, "Cannonball Run II" (1984), was the last movie to star both Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. "Run for the Sun" (1956) was first made in 1932 but entitled "The Most Dangerous Game", then remade with the title "Game of Death" (1946).

The 1956 version's actors are Richard Widmark, Jane Greer and Trevor Howard. Widmark is a novelist who is being interviewed by Greer.

They are on a plane that crashes in a jungle and then are captured by Nazis in hiding from war crimes.

Answer: State

"Enemy of the State" (1998) is a political thriller starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight and Lisa Bonet. This movie's plot is that Robert Dean (Will Smith) is oblivious that an old acquaintance has passed him a disc that is sought by the NSA. "State Fair" (1945) was originally made in 1933 and then again in 1962.

The 1945 version stars Jeanne Craine and Dana Andrews. When screened on television it was retitled "It Happened One Summer". The song "It Might As Well Be Spring" won an Academy Award. "State Fair" revolves around a family that lives on a farm that goes to the State Fair.

The daughter and son fall in love with people that they meet there.

Answer: Vegas

"Viva Las Vegas" (1964) is an Elvis Presley movie which co-stars Ann-Margaret and William Demarest. Elvis plays a racing car driver who is broke but obtains the funds needed and losses it due to taking more interest in a girl than what is at hand. It is packed with songs like "The Lady Loves Me" and "Come On, Everyone". "Vegas Vacation" (1997) is a Griswald movie and once again the movie's cast consists of Chevy Chase, Beverley D'Angelo and Randy Quaid.

This time the Griswald's are holidaying in Las Vegas. [The first hint is a song from "Viva Las Vegas" - the second is Ellen Griswald's cousin who is played by Randy Quaid.]

Answer: Stranger

In "Touch of a Stranger" (1991) Shelley Winters is an eccentric recluse who takes in a person carrying a gun who has a bullet wound. "Stranger Among Us" (1992) main actor is Melanie Griffith. Griffith plays a policewoman in New York who goes undercover to find the person responsible for murdering members of a Jewish community.

Answer: Dead

"Things to Do in Denver When You are Dead" (1995) has reknowned actors as Christopher Walken, Andy Garcia and Christopher Lloyd. Andy Garcia plays a reformed crook who returns to this way of life to please his ex-mentor (Christopher Walken). "Dead Head on a Merry-Go-Round" (1966) is the debut movie for Harrison Ford who has a small role as a bellhop.

This movie is classified a crime/drama as it involves a robbery at an airport's bank. James Coburn is the main actor.

Answer: Dog

Mark Knopfler is responsible for the music in "Wag the Dog" (1997), which is billed as a political comedy. An advisor (De Niro) and a Hollywood producer (Hoffman) are summoned by the Whitehouse to help cover a sex scandal, which has exploded just before the elections.

They decide to create a mock war in Albania that the public thinks is genuine. The movie is based upon "American Hero", a novel by Larry Beinhart. "Wag the Dog" was released in the USA on Christmas Day 1997. "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975) won an Oscar for Frank Pierson who wrote the screenplay. Al Pacino is the lead actor with co-stars James Broderick and Charles Durning.

This movie is based upon a true story set in New York City where Pacino robs a bank so he can pay for his lover's operation. [The first hint is the characters names Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) and Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro) who are the 'spin doctors' in "Wag the Dog" - the second is the year that "Dog Day Afternoon" was premiered.]

Answer: Quest

"Quest for Camelot" (1998) is an animated movie set in King Arthur's and Merlin's 'era' and is based on the book "The King's Damsel" by Vera Chapman. The story concerns a girl who dreams of becoming a knight of the Round Table. "Galaxy Quest" (1999) stars Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver. It is a comedy about a 'Star Trek' look alike who is whisked off by aliens.

Answer: Twist

"Oliver Twist" (1982) has been made in 1922, 1933, 1948 and 1982. In the 1982 version George C Scott and Tim Curry act in it. It is a Charles Dickens classic about an orphaned boy who is forced to join a gang of thieves and pickpockets. "Twist of Fate" (1954) is a British thriller with Ginger Rogers.

The original British title is "Beautiful Stranger". Ginger Rogers is in love with a married businessman who illegally mints money. She then falls in love with another person but then a confidence man enters their lives who causes havoc in the relationship.

Answer: Day

"Groundhog Day" (1993) stars Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. A television weatherman goes to Punxsutawney to cover Groundhog Day, where he finds himself reliving the same 24 hours repeatedly. "Day in the Death of Joe Egg" (1972) is a British film that Alan Bates and Janet Suzman act in.

It is a black comedy about a couple who contemplate mercy killing. [The first hint is a tagline from "Groundhog Day" - the second is that "Day in the Death of Joe Egg" is an English movie made in 1972].

Answer: Mom

"Serial Mom" (1994) actors are Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterson and Ricki Lake. A comedy about a perfect mother who turns killer. "Mom and Dad" (1945) is directed by William Beaudine and stars Hardie Albright. This movie was banned as obscene in some communities when released. The movie revolves around a girl who becomes pregnant.

Answer: Fish

"Big Fish" (2003) is directed by Tim Burton and is based upon a novel by Daniel Wallace. This movie is about a son who is trying to piece together his dying father's life. The noted actors are Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange and Helena Bonham Carter. Steven Spielberg was originally going to be the director but had to decline due to other commitments. "Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" (1979)revolves around a hopeless Pittsburg basketball team that decides to consult an astrologist. They then only hire players who are born under the Pisces star sign. Julius Erying, Jonathan Winters and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are in it. [The first hint is the year of screening of "Big Fish" - the second is that "Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" is about basketball and astrology.]

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