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1. Quiet architect Paul Kersey has his life turned upside down when violent intruders break into his home, kill his wife and rape his daughter. His response is to become a vigilante, patrolling the streets and killing criminals. He then becomes a hunted man himself. Name this movie starring Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey.
2. "Lenny" (1974) is the biography of Lenny Bruce, a 1960s comedian who was both controversial and outspoken in his stand up comedy routines. Who plays the role of Lenny Bruce?
3. Five friends are driving through rural Texas to visit their grandfather's grave. After getting rid of a strange and aggressive hitchhiker they come across a run down house which turns out to be the home of Leatherface and his cannibalistic family. Name this horror movie starring Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface.
4. Lecturer and surgeon Dr. Frederick Frankenstein finds that he has inherited his grandfather's castle in Transylvania. He soon begins to emulate his grandfathers work by creating his own monster with the help of Igor and Inga. Who plays Frederick Frankenstein in the comedy "Young Frankenstein" (1974)?
5. Four men hijack a city subway train and demand one million dollars or they will start killing passengers. Lt. Zachary Garber has to deal with negotiating with the hijackers as well as liaising with other police agencies. Name this movie starring Walter Matthau.
6. Detective Hercule Poirot is travelling aboard the Orient Express when one of his fellow passengers is found murdered. While the train is at a stand still due to a snow drift, he has time to investigate the crime before local police take over. Name the actor who plays Hercule Poirot in the Oscar winning film "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974).
7. To celebrate its completion, a party of 300 guests takes place in a huge newly built skyscraper. During the party a fire breaks out and the guests are trapped. Fire Chief O'Hallorhan has to think quickly as he and his crew try to save as many people as they can. Name this movie starring Steve McQueen and Paul Newman.
8. Harry Caul is a surveillance expert who is hired to follow a young couple named Mark and Ann. He tapes their conversation as they walk through a crowded place. After piecing together the recorded conversation he becomes obsessed with the idea that the couple's lives are in danger. Name the actor who plays the role of Harry Caul in the movie "The Conversation" (1974).
9. Lou Jean visits her husband, Clovis, in prison and convinces him to escape so that they can take their child out of foster care. Whilst on the run with their child they kidnap a policeman and hold him hostage. Name this film starring Goldie Hawn.
10. "Harry and Tonto" (1974) tells the story of a retired widower in his 70s. When the building he has lived in for many years is torn down Harry decides to go on a journey across America with his cat Tonto. Name the actor who plays Harry.
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