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Remember Me From That 1981 Movie? Quiz

See if you remember who played the roles I describe from these 1981 movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
196,225
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. John Winger has just lost his job and his girlfriend, in "Stripes". With nothing better to do, he convinces his friend to join the Army with him. Who played John's friend, Russell Ziskey? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Burt Reynolds starred as Buddy, a playboy who is quite happy having a different date every night. After spending some time with his friend's son, he realizes that he'd like to have a son of his own, but he doesn't want a wife, in "Paternity". Who played Maggie, the woman who agrees to bear Buddy's child? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. When their military academy is threatened with closure, a group of students go to war with the authorities in "Taps". Who did not play one of the cadets? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Journalist John Reed (Warren Beatty) falls ill while caught up in the political upheavals in Russia in the 1920s. His wife, Louise, braves blizzards and the revolution in Russia to be reunited with John before he dies. Who played Louise Bryant in "Reds"? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Three couples vacation together each season, sharing their joys and sorrows with each other, in "The Four Seasons". One of the couples is Jack Burroughs (Alan Alda) and his wife Kate. Who played Kate Burroughs? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Before lawyer Ned Racine (William Hurt) began an affair with a married socialite named Matty Walker, he couldn't have guessed that he would be capable of planning a murder. But was it really his idea? Who played the seductive Matty in "Body Heat"? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In "Back Roads", Sally Field played a hooker named Amy who decides to leave Mobile, Alabama to become a manicurist in California. Travelling with her is Elmore Pratt, an unemployed ex-boxer who is advised by Amy to leave town after he punches the cop who was attempting to arrest Amy. Who played Elmore? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Ernie Souchak, a hard-boiled Chicago newspaperman, is sent to the Rockies to interview eagle researcher Nell (Blair Brown), in "Continental Divide". Ernie and Nell are total opposites, but learn to live with each other, and eventually fall in love. Who played Ernie? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Indiana Jones must stop the Nazis from finding the Ark of the Covenant in "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Along to help is his ex-girlfriend, Marion Ravenwood. Who played Marion? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Joe Braxton is an ex-convict who has violated the terms of his parole and faces a possible return to prison, in "Bustin' Loose". As an alternative, Joe is offered the chance to drive a busload of emotionally and physically handicapped foster children, lead by a caring woman named Vivian (Cicely Tyson), from Philadelphia to their new home on a farm in Washington. Who played Joe? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. John Winger has just lost his job and his girlfriend, in "Stripes". With nothing better to do, he convinces his friend to join the Army with him. Who played John's friend, Russell Ziskey?

Answer: Harold Ramis

 "Stripes" starred Bill Murray, Warren Oates, John Candy, John Larroquette, Judge Reinhold and John Diehl. Harold Ramis has appeared in "As Good as it Gets", "Baby Boom" and "Ghost Busters". He also wrote and directed "Caddyshack", "Groundhog Day", "Analyze This" and "Analyze That".
2. Burt Reynolds starred as Buddy, a playboy who is quite happy having a different date every night. After spending some time with his friend's son, he realizes that he'd like to have a son of his own, but he doesn't want a wife, in "Paternity". Who played Maggie, the woman who agrees to bear Buddy's child?

Answer: Beverly D'Angelo

 "Paternity" also starred Elizabeth Ashley, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley and Peter Billingsley. My favorite line is from a note Maggie leaves for Buddy while she's pregnant: "I'm leaving and I'm taking the baby with me". Beverly D'Angelo has also appeared in the "Vacation" movies as Ellen Griswold, "Hair" and "Coal Miner's Daughter", for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.
3. When their military academy is threatened with closure, a group of students go to war with the authorities in "Taps". Who did not play one of the cadets?

Answer: Adam Baldwin

 Timothy Hutton, George C. Scott and Ronny Cox also starred in "Taps". Timothy Hutton's lead role as Brian Moreland won him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. John P. Navin, Jr. (who played Derek) also starred with Tom Cruise (David) in "Losin' It" in 1983.
4. Journalist John Reed (Warren Beatty) falls ill while caught up in the political upheavals in Russia in the 1920s. His wife, Louise, braves blizzards and the revolution in Russia to be reunited with John before he dies. Who played Louise Bryant in "Reds"?

Answer: Diane Keaton

 "Reds" also starred Jack Nicholson, Maureen Stapleton, Paul Sorvino and Edward Herrmann. The movie was nominated for twelve Oscars, winning for Best Supporting Actress for Maureen Stapleton, Best Director for Warren Beatty and for Best Cinematography. Diane Keaton was nominated for Best Actress Oscars for "Reds", "Marvin's Room", "Something's Gotta Give" and "Annie Hall", winning one for "Annie Hall".
5. Three couples vacation together each season, sharing their joys and sorrows with each other, in "The Four Seasons". One of the couples is Jack Burroughs (Alan Alda) and his wife Kate. Who played Kate Burroughs?

Answer: Carol Burnett

 Nick and Anne (Len Cariou and Sandy Dennis), and Danny and Claudia (Jack Weston and Rita Moreno) round out this group of longtime friends. The other two couples are shocked when Nick leaves his wife for a younger woman (Bess Armstrong) who he brings on their group vacation. Alan Alda wrote and directed the movie.

His daughters, Elizabeth and Beatrice, portray Beth and Lisa in the movie. Carol Burnett has also appeared in "Pete 'n' Tillie", "Friendly Fire" and "Annie", as well as starring in her own variety series "The Carol Burnett Show" which ran from 1967-1978.
6. Before lawyer Ned Racine (William Hurt) began an affair with a married socialite named Matty Walker, he couldn't have guessed that he would be capable of planning a murder. But was it really his idea? Who played the seductive Matty in "Body Heat"?

Answer: Kathleen Turner

 "Body Heat" was written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. Richard Crenna, Ted Danson and Mickey Rourke also starred in this steamy thriller. "Body Heat" was Kathleen Turner's feature film debut. She has also appeared in "Romancing the Stone" and its sequel "The Jewel of the Nile", "The Virgin Suicides", "The Accidental Tourist", and was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for "Peggy Sue Got Married".
7. In "Back Roads", Sally Field played a hooker named Amy who decides to leave Mobile, Alabama to become a manicurist in California. Travelling with her is Elmore Pratt, an unemployed ex-boxer who is advised by Amy to leave town after he punches the cop who was attempting to arrest Amy. Who played Elmore?

Answer: Tommy Lee Jones

 "Back Roads" was directed by Martin Ritt, who also directed Sally Field in "Norma Rae" and "Murphy's Romance". David Keith, Nell Carter and M. Emmet Walsh also starred in "Back Roads". Sally Field has also appeared in "Places in the Heart", "Steel Magnolias" and "Forrest Gump".
8. Ernie Souchak, a hard-boiled Chicago newspaperman, is sent to the Rockies to interview eagle researcher Nell (Blair Brown), in "Continental Divide". Ernie and Nell are total opposites, but learn to live with each other, and eventually fall in love. Who played Ernie?

Answer: John Belushi

 This was quite a departure from his normal roles, but John Belushi gave a very convincing and touching performance in this romantic comedy written by Lawrence Kasdan. The movie also starred Allen Garfield and Carlin Glynn. John Belushi has also appeared in "Animal House", "The Blues Brothers" and "Neighbors".
9. Indiana Jones must stop the Nazis from finding the Ark of the Covenant in "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Along to help is his ex-girlfriend, Marion Ravenwood. Who played Marion?

Answer: Karen Allen

 Directed by Steven Spielberg, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was followed by the sequels "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".
10. Joe Braxton is an ex-convict who has violated the terms of his parole and faces a possible return to prison, in "Bustin' Loose". As an alternative, Joe is offered the chance to drive a busload of emotionally and physically handicapped foster children, lead by a caring woman named Vivian (Cicely Tyson), from Philadelphia to their new home on a farm in Washington. Who played Joe?

Answer: Richard Pryor

 Joe learns a lot about himself and caring for others, in this comedy which was co-written and co-produced by Richard Pryor. Richard Pryor has also appeared in "Stir Crazy", "Brewster's Millions", "California Suite" and "Greased Lightning".
Source: Author Polaris101

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