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Quiz about More Classic Movies About Underdogs
Quiz about More Classic Movies About Underdogs

More Classic Movies About "Underdogs" Quiz


My earlier quiz dealt with "outnumbered" movie heroes who faced difficult odds. Here's another quiz along those lines.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
168,997
Updated
Jun 14 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. "The Dirty Dozen" pitted Lee Marvin and his men against a larger number of German soldiers (although not in a traditional combat setting). Who went on the mission along with Marvin and his "dirty dozen" prisoners? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In "High Noon", Gary Cooper faces four gunmen alone. He eventually gets help, however, from an unexpected source. Who shoots one of the gunmen? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In "Spartacus", the army of slaves-gladiators (led by Kirk Douglas) is forced to face a much stronger Roman army when an escape route by sea is eliminated. Who was supposed to provide the ships for Spartacus and his men to escape? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. John Wayne starred in "The Alamo". Which of the following actors was NOT in the cast? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "The Magnificent Seven" face superior numbers when they challenge Mexican bandits. Who is the leader of the bandits? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In "Silkwood", Karen Silkwood dies a suspicious death. Who played the title role? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Jack Lemmon bucks the system in "The China Syndrome". What happens to him in the movie? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington", idealist Jimmy Stewart is outnumbered by the business-as-usual politicians. Who directed the movie? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Joe Don Baker played the role of Buford Pusser in (the original movie version of) "Walking Tall". What was Pusser's job? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "They Died With Their Boots On" gives a (largely fictional) account of the exploits of George Armstrong Custer. Who played Custer's enemy, Crazy Horse? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Dirty Dozen" pitted Lee Marvin and his men against a larger number of German soldiers (although not in a traditional combat setting). Who went on the mission along with Marvin and his "dirty dozen" prisoners?

Answer: Richard Jaeckel

Jaeckel went on the mission with Marvin and the prisoners. The other three actors mentioned played soldiers in the movie.
2. In "High Noon", Gary Cooper faces four gunmen alone. He eventually gets help, however, from an unexpected source. Who shoots one of the gunmen?

Answer: His wife

This may be the ultimate movie about one man fighting his battle alone. Grace Kelly, playing Cooper's Quaker wife, eventually helps him by shooting one of the gunmen.
3. In "Spartacus", the army of slaves-gladiators (led by Kirk Douglas) is forced to face a much stronger Roman army when an escape route by sea is eliminated. Who was supposed to provide the ships for Spartacus and his men to escape?

Answer: Cilician pirates

Olivier (as Crassus) prevented the escape by sea, thus forcing Spartacus and company to march against his army. Badly outnumbered, Spartacus loses.
4. John Wayne starred in "The Alamo". Which of the following actors was NOT in the cast?

Answer: Robert Taylor

This is certainly one of the most famous examples in American history of being outnumbered. The movie, however, wasn't especially well-received by critics or by moviegoers.
5. "The Magnificent Seven" face superior numbers when they challenge Mexican bandits. Who is the leader of the bandits?

Answer: Eli Wallach

Four of the seven die, two move on, one chooses to remain behind.
6. In "Silkwood", Karen Silkwood dies a suspicious death. Who played the title role?

Answer: Meryl Streep

Silkwood bucked the system, and lost. Most believe that her death was not an accident.
7. Jack Lemmon bucks the system in "The China Syndrome". What happens to him in the movie?

Answer: He is killed

Lemmon plays a man of conscience and integrity in a corrupt system. Ultimately, his refusal to keep quiet costs him his life. This excellent movie also starred Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas.
8. In "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington", idealist Jimmy Stewart is outnumbered by the business-as-usual politicians. Who directed the movie?

Answer: Frank Capra

Anyone trying to be idealistic and honorable in Washington D.C. (or in politics in general) is probably going to be outnumbered.
9. Joe Don Baker played the role of Buford Pusser in (the original movie version of) "Walking Tall". What was Pusser's job?

Answer: Sheriff

Pusser stands alone as a crime-fighting sheriff. The movie was based on a true story.
10. "They Died With Their Boots On" gives a (largely fictional) account of the exploits of George Armstrong Custer. Who played Custer's enemy, Crazy Horse?

Answer: Anthony Quinn

This is the another legendary example in American history of being outnumbered.
Source: Author robert362

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