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Popular Movies Of 1997 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the popular movies of the year 1997. I will give you some information about the movie and you select the correct answer. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
346,281

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4122

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A gifted janitor can solve any mathematical problem but struggles with his own personal problems. With help from a psychologist (played by Robin Williams) he tries to get his life back on track. Name the movie. Hint

Dead Poets Society

A Beautiful Mind

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Good Will Hunting

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Question 2 of 10

2. Melvin Udall is a grumpy, obsessive-compulsive author who has his life turned upside down when he has to dog sit for his hospitalised neighbour. "As Good As It Gets" (1997) also follows Melvin trying to form a relationship with waitress Carol Connelly. Name the actor who plays Melvin Udall. Hint

Anthony Hopkins

Robert De Niro

William Hurt

Jack Nicholson

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Question 3 of 10

3. A young lawyer, played by Keanu Reeves, joins a very powerful law firm only to discover his boss is Satan! Name the movie. Hint

The Devil's Advocate

The Firm

Primal Fear

The Ninth Gate

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Question 4 of 10

4. Six steel workers are laid off and need money. Inspired by The Chippendales they decide to form their own striptease act, in which all their clothes come off! Name this British comedy. Hint

Velvet Goldmine

The Boys Are Back

The Full Monty

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Cameron Poe is a newly released prisoner on a plane home. In the same plane are some of the most dangerous criminals in the country, who take over the plane. He must stop them! Name the actor who plays Cameron Poe in "Con Air" (1997). Hint

Edward Norton

Kiefer Sutherland

Nicolas Cage

Tim Roth

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Question 6 of 10

6. Four teenagers cover up a crime when they run over a man and then dump his body. Later they receive an ominous letter from someone who knows their secret. Name the movie. Hint

Scream

I Know What You Did Last Summer

28 Weeks Later

Wrong Turn

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Seven Years in Tibet" (1997) is the true story of mountain climber Heinrich Harrer and his friendship with the young Dalai Lama. Who played the role of Heinrich Harrer? Hint

Brad Pitt

Johnny Depp

Joaquin Phoenix

Mark Ruffalo

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Question 8 of 10

8. James Bond must stop media tycoon Elliot Carver from inciting a war between China and the UK so he can gain exclusive global media coverage. Name this "007" movie. Hint

GoldenEye

Tomorrow Never Dies

The World Is Not Enough

Die Another Day

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Question 9 of 10

9. Julianne Potter's best friend is getting married and suddenly she realises that she is in love with him. She must stop him marrying and let him know how she feels about him! Who plays Julianne Potter in "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997)? Hint

Cameron Diaz

Drew Barrymore

Reese Witherspoon

Julia Roberts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Set in the 1950s, this 'Neo-noir' style movie follows three very different cops and how they go about solving a shooting at a diner. Name this Oscar winning movie, starring Kevin Spacey and Kim Basinger. Hint

L.A. Confidential

Hard Eight

After Dark, My Sweet

Mulholland Falls

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Good Will Hunting

"Good Will Hunting" (1997) stars Matt Damon as the 'genius' janitor; he was also the co-writer alongside Ben Affleck. It won two Oscars for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Robin Williams) and Best Original Screenplay.

Answer: Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson won an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Melvin Udall. Some of his other memorable films include "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975), "Terms of Endearment" (1983), and "A Few Good Men" (1992).

3. A young lawyer, played by Keanu Reeves, joins a very powerful law firm only to discover his boss is Satan! Name the movie.

Answer: The Devil's Advocate

"The Devil's Advocate" (1997) stars Keanu Reeves as hotshot lawyer Kevin Lomax. He joins a law firm run by 'Satan' played by Al Pacino. It was directed by Taylor Hackford.

4. Six steel workers are laid off and need money. Inspired by The Chippendales they decide to form their own striptease act, in which all their clothes come off! Name this British comedy.

Answer: The Full Monty

"The Full Monty" (1997) won an Oscar for Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score. It was written by Simon Beaufoy and directed by Peter Cattaneo.

Answer: Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage was born Nicholas Kim Coppola in 1964. He is the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola, who is one of America's most famous film makers. Nicolas Cage won an Oscar in 1995 for his role in the movie "Leaving Las Vegas".

6. Four teenagers cover up a crime when they run over a man and then dump his body. Later they receive an ominous letter from someone who knows their secret. Name the movie.

Answer: I Know What You Did Last Summer

"I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997) was directed by Jim Gillespie and is based on the novel written by Lois Duncan.

7. "Seven Years in Tibet" (1997) is the true story of mountain climber Heinrich Harrer and his friendship with the young Dalai Lama. Who played the role of Heinrich Harrer?

Answer: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt was born William Bradley Pitt in 1963. Some of his other movies include "Se7en" (1995), "Fight Club" (1999) and "Troy" (2004). He owns a production company called Plan B Entertainment, which he founded in 2002.

8. James Bond must stop media tycoon Elliot Carver from inciting a war between China and the UK so he can gain exclusive global media coverage. Name this "007" movie.

Answer: Tomorrow Never Dies

"Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997) stars Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and Jonathan Pryce as villainous Elliot Carver. It is the 18th film in the "James Bond" series.

Answer: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts was born in 1967 in Georgia, USA. In 2000 she won an Oscar for her role in "Erin Brockovich". Some of her other films include "Steel Magnolias" (1989), "Notting Hill" (1999) and "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003).

Answer: L.A. Confidential

"L.A. Confidential" (1997) is based on James Ellroy's novel of the same name. It won two Oscars, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Kim Basinger) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Brian Helgeland and Curtis Hanson).

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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