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Quiz about Screenwriters of Lesser Known Movies
Quiz about Screenwriters of Lesser Known Movies

Screenwriters of Lesser Known Movies Quiz

Like the last quizzes, name the screenwriter for the movie in question. However, this time the screenwriters are likely more well known than the movie itself. After this quiz, check out these great movies at your local video store.

A multiple-choice quiz by napierslogs. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
napierslogs
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
73,824
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
426
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1. 'Bottle Rocket' Hint


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2. 'The Spanish Prisoner' Hint


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3. 'The Wild Life' Hint


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4. 'Blood Simple' Hint


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5. 'What's New, Pussycat?' Hint


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6. 'Subway' Hint


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7. 'Mala Noche' Hint


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8. 'Danny Boy' Hint


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9. 'One False Move' Hint


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10. 'Trees Lounge' Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. 'The Gambler' Hint


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12. 'Welcome To The Dollhouse' Hint


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13. 'Barton Fink' Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. 'Public Access' Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. 'The Arousers' Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Bottle Rocket'

Answer: Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson

 This was one of Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson's first screenplays. They have since become known for their Oscar-nominated, 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. The film stars Owen and Luke Wilson and received good critical praise.
2. 'The Spanish Prisoner'

Answer: David Mamet

 One of David Mamet's first screenplays, it stars Steve Martin. David Mamet continued on to gain recognition with his film, 'State and Main'.
3. 'The Wild Life'

Answer: Cameron Crowe

 This was one of Cameron Crowe's first screenplays, (released in 1984, U.S.) and he went on to win an Oscar for 'Almost Famous'.
4. 'Blood Simple'

Answer: Ethan and Joel Coen

 The Coen Brothers' debut screenplay from 1984, and is still getting recognition for its intriguing plot. The Coen Brothers have also written 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' and 'Fargo'.
5. 'What's New, Pussycat?'

Answer: Woody Allen

 This is Woody Allen's debut screenplay (1965, U.S.), it was directed by Clive Donner. Woody Allen has won two Oscars for screenwriting for 'Annie Hall' and 'Hannah and Her Sisters'.
6. 'Subway'

Answer: Luc Besson

 'Subway' was Luc Besson's script from 1985. Luc Besson has also written 'The Professional' and 'The Fifth Element'.
7. 'Mala Noche'

Answer: Gus Van Sant

 Gus Van Sant's 1985 independent film, 'Mala Noche' was named the Best Indepedent Film by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.
8. 'Danny Boy'

Answer: Neil Jordan

 Neil Jordan's 1982 crime drama. It stars Stephen Rea, who also starred in Neil Jordan's 'The Crying Game'. 'Danny Boy' also goes by the name 'Angel'.
9. 'One False Move'

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

 A crime drama from 1991, it's Billy Bob Thornton's first screenplay, and the second film he acted in. Billy Bob Thornton has won an Oscar for his screenplay for 'Sling Blade'.
10. 'Trees Lounge'

Answer: Steve Buscemi

 In 1996, Steve Buscemi made his screenwriting and directorial debut with this comedy drama.
11. 'The Gambler'

Answer: James Toback

 'The Gambler' (1974, U.S.) was James Toback's first screenwriting credit. He is known for writing 'The Pick-Up Arist', 'Black and White' and 'Two Girls and A Guy' and for his collaborations with Oscar-nominated actor Robert Downey, Jr.
12. 'Welcome To The Dollhouse'

Answer: Todd Solondz

 One of Todd Solondz's first screenplays. He is known for his dark comic looks at the suburbs, such as in 'Storytelling', and taking sides with outsiders.
13. 'Barton Fink'

Answer: Ethan and Joel Coen

 'Barton Fink' (1991, U.S.) offers up the usual Coen Brothers' mix of quirkiness and kinkiness.
14. 'Public Access'

Answer: Christopher McQuarrie

 'Public Access' was the 1993 Grand Jury Winner at the Sundance Film Festival. Christopher McQuarrie worked with director Bryan Singer on both this film and 'The Usual Suspects'.
15. 'The Arousers'

Answer: Curtis Hanson

 'The Arousers' (1970, U.S.) marked Curtis Hanson's directing and writing debut with Brian Helgeland from 'L.A. Confidential' fame. 'The Arousers' can also be found under the names 'Sweet Kill' or 'A Kiss From Eddie'.
Source: Author napierslogs

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Referenced Topics
Movies   General   People   Name the People   The Fifth Element   Almost Famous   The Royal Tenenbaums   The Usual Suspects   Woody Allen   Name the Screenwriter   State and Main   Sling Blade   Fargo   Coen Brothers   Bottle Rocket   L.A. Confidential   The Crying Game   Cameron Crowe   Barton Fink   Annie Hall  

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