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Movies Filmed In Malta Trivia Quiz

When I had the pleasure of visiting Malta, I found the people very friendly, and the land rich in history. Its vistas have doubled for places such as Marseilles, Turkey, and even some fictional places. See if you know what movies have been filmed there.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Polaris101

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. This 2004 movie was partially filmed in Malta. It has Greeks, Trojans, a woman named Helen, and Orlando Bloom. Which movie is it? Hint

Helen Of Troy

Hercules And The Princess Of Troy

The Private Life Of Helen Of Troy

Troy

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Question 2 of 15

2. A promising young sailor (James Caviezel) is wrongly imprisoned because others are jealous of him. When he escapes, he takes his revenge. Which movie is this? Hint

The Green Mile

The Mask Of Zorro

The Count Of Monte Cristo

The Shawshank Redemption

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which movie, released in 2000, is about an attempt to retrieve an encoding device from a German submarine during WWII? Hint

Run Silent Run Deep

Das Boot

U-571

K-19: The Widowmaker

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Question 4 of 15

4. James Bond (Roger Moore) must find out what happened to a Russian submarine carrying nuclear missiles. Which movie is it? Hint

For Your Eyes Only

A View To A Kill

The Spy Who Loved Me

Moonraker

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Question 5 of 15

5. What 1978 movie, that tells about the prison experiences of an American caught smuggling drugs in Turkey, was filmed in Malta? Hint

Midnight Express

Brokedown Palace

Air America

An Eye For An Eye

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Question 6 of 15

6. An Oscar-winning blockbuster in 2000, this movie is about a betrayed man seeking revenge for the death of his wife and child. Which movie is it? Hint

Traffic

You Can Count On Me

The Patriot

Gladiator

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Question 7 of 15

7. This 1971 movie is about the Germans trying to destroy the Magna Carta by a sneak attack on Scotland in a dirigible. What movie is it? Hint

The Hindenburg

Zeppelin

El Dirigible

Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade

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Question 8 of 15

8. In this 1981 movie, Perseus has to kill Medusa. Her head is the only thing that can kill the Kraken and save Princess Andromeda. Which movie am I describing? Hint

It's A Greek Life

The Gorgon

Jason And The Argonauts

Clash Of The Titans

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Question 9 of 15

9. James Bond (Sean Connery) must recover two stolen American nuclear warheads in this 1983 movie. Which one is this? Hint

From Russia With Love

Diamonds Are Forever

Never Say Never Again

You Only Live Twice

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Question 10 of 15

10. This movie, about a group of boys going to school on a sailing ship, stars Jeff Bridges. Which movie is it? Hint

Captains Courageous

White Squall

Adrift

Race The Wind

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Question 11 of 15

11. A diverse group of characters with legendary powers are led on a mission by Allan Quatermain in this 2003 movie. Which one is it? Hint

Mystery Men

Mortal Kombat

X-Men

The League of Extraordinary Gentleman

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Question 12 of 15

12. This WWII movie is about the sole survivor of a U-boat attack plotting his revenge on the enemy. Which one is it? Hint

Above Us The Waves

Murphy's War

Away All Boats

Once Before I Die

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Question 13 of 15

13. This movie is the story of the battle for control of Malta during WWII. It was released in 1953, and stars Alec Guinness. Which movie am I describing? Hint

Year Of Siege

So Well Remembered

Road To Victory

The Malta Story

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Question 14 of 15

14. This WWII movie involves a group of people trying to blow up a bridge which is vital to the enemy. Which sequel is it? Hint

Where Eagles Dare

Force 10 From Navarone

The Dam Busters

At The Front

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Question 15 of 15

15. In this 2001 comedy, Napoleon swaps places with a lookalike so that he can return to power. Which movie is this? Hint

Hail The Conquering Hero

The Emperor's New Clothes

Conquest

The Man On The Rock

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This 2004 movie was partially filmed in Malta. It has Greeks, Trojans, a woman named Helen, and Orlando Bloom. Which movie is it?

Answer: Troy

Scheduled for a May 2004 release, "Troy" stars Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger and Sean Bean. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen ("The Perfect Storm").

2. A promising young sailor (James Caviezel) is wrongly imprisoned because others are jealous of him. When he escapes, he takes his revenge. Which movie is this?

Answer: The Count Of Monte Cristo

Released in 2002, "The Count Of Monte Cristo" also stars Guy Pearce, Richard Harris and Dagmara Dominczyk. Some scenes were filmed in Ireland.

3. Which movie, released in 2000, is about an attempt to retrieve an encoding device from a German submarine during WWII?

Answer: U-571

"U-571" stars Matthew McConnaughey, Bill Paxton and Harvey Keitel. It was directed by Jonathan Mostow ("Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines") and won an Oscar for Best Effects-Sound Effects Editing.

4. James Bond (Roger Moore) must find out what happened to a Russian submarine carrying nuclear missiles. Which movie is it?

Answer: The Spy Who Loved Me

"The Spy Who Loved Me" was released in 1977, and also stars Barbara Bach and Curd Jurgens. The theme song "Nobody Does It Better" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song.

5. What 1978 movie, that tells about the prison experiences of an American caught smuggling drugs in Turkey, was filmed in Malta?

Answer: Midnight Express

"Midnight Express" stars Brad Davis and John Hurt. The film won two Oscars, one for Oliver Stone's screenplay, and one for Original Score.

6. An Oscar-winning blockbuster in 2000, this movie is about a betrayed man seeking revenge for the death of his wife and child. Which movie is it?

Answer: Gladiator

"Gladiator" stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen.
Nominated for twelve Academy Awards, "Gladiator" won five, including Best Picture.

7. This 1971 movie is about the Germans trying to destroy the Magna Carta by a sneak attack on Scotland in a dirigible. What movie is it?

Answer: Zeppelin

"Zeppelin" stars Michael York, Elke Sommer and Peter Carsten.

8. In this 1981 movie, Perseus has to kill Medusa. Her head is the only thing that can kill the Kraken and save Princess Andromeda. Which movie am I describing?

Answer: Clash Of The Titans

This movie stars Harry Hamlin as Perseus, Judi Bowker as Princess Andromeda, and Laurence Olivier as Zeus. It also stars Burgess Meredith, Maggie Smith and Flora Robson.

9. James Bond (Sean Connery) must recover two stolen American nuclear warheads in this 1983 movie. Which one is this?

Answer: Never Say Never Again

"Never Say Never Again" also stars Klaus Maria Brandauer and Barbara Carrera.

10. This movie, about a group of boys going to school on a sailing ship, stars Jeff Bridges. Which movie is it?

Answer: White Squall

"White Squall" was released in 1996, and directed by Ridley Scott. It also stars Caroline Goodall, Harvey Keitel, John Savage and Ryan Phillippe.

11. A diverse group of characters with legendary powers are led on a mission by Allan Quatermain in this 2003 movie. Which one is it?

Answer: The League of Extraordinary Gentleman

This movie stars Sean Connery, Peta Wilson and Stuart Townsend.

12. This WWII movie is about the sole survivor of a U-boat attack plotting his revenge on the enemy. Which one is it?

Answer: Murphy's War

Released in 1971, this movie stars Peter O'Toole as Murphy. It also had filming locations in Venezuela.

13. This movie is the story of the battle for control of Malta during WWII. It was released in 1953, and stars Alec Guinness. Which movie am I describing?

Answer: The Malta Story

Malta played a crucial role in the defeat of the Axis. It was a strategic part of the supply lines for the Allies, and for that same reason, the Axis wanted control of Malta. The British troops at Malta and the Maltese people endured repeated bombardments by the Axis. For their courage and bravery, the island of Malta was awarded the George Cross by the British.

14. This WWII movie involves a group of people trying to blow up a bridge which is vital to the enemy. Which sequel is it?

Answer: Force 10 From Navarone

"Force 10 From Navarone" stars Robert Shaw, Harrison Ford and Barbara Bach. It is a sequel to "The Guns Of Navarone".

15. In this 2001 comedy, Napoleon swaps places with a lookalike so that he can return to power. Which movie is this?

Answer: The Emperor's New Clothes

This film stars Sir Ian Holm as Napoleon, and as the lookalike Sgt. Eugene Lenormand, of course. This is the third time that Holm has played Napoleon. He appeared in "Time Bandits" (1981) and "Napoleon And Love" (1974) as Napoleon.

Source: Author Polaris101

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