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Quiz about Somebodys Something
Quiz about Somebodys Something

Somebody's Something Trivia Quiz


All of these movie titles follow the same formula: "_______'s _______" (for example, "Sam's Son" or "Blondie's Holiday"). See how many you can guess if I give you the year of US release and a brief description!

A multiple-choice quiz by soobeehunny. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
soobeehunny
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
181,141
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
1527
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Question 1 of 15
1. (1985) A crusty middle-aged pharmacist (James Garner) finds himself attracted to the young divorcee (Sally Field) who just came to town. Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. (1970) Set during World War II, the plot follows Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas and numerous other big-name stars as they try to pull off a gold heist behind German lines. Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. (1985) Jack Nicholson is a not-too-bright Mafia hitman who falls in love with a woman played by Kathleen Turner in this black comedy. Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. (1973) Debbie Reynolds provides the voice of a motherly spider who's looking out for the welfare of a shy little pig, in this animated feature. Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. (1936) Now that the Dark Prince is dead, one of his relatives steps in to take his place. It stars Otto Kruger, Gloria Holden, Nan Grey. Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. (1968) Fred Astaire dances his way through this musical fantasy that includes leprechauns, and co-stars Petula Clark and Tommy Steele. Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. (1970) On the west coast of Ireland, a young girl marries a boring schoolteacher and then proceeds to have an affair with the much more interesting soldier stationed in town. It stars Sarah Miles, Robert Mitchum and Christopher Jones, respectively. Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. (1951) The Lord of the Apes must try to stop gunrunners from escalating a war between rival tribes; Lex Barker plays the title character. Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. (1993) A self-centered war profiteer (Liam Neeson) finds himself in a position to save the lives of hundreds of Polish Jews during World War II, by employing them in his factory. Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. (1981) This is an adorable Scottish film about a teenage boy (Gordon John Sinclair) falling for a girl on his soccer team (Dee Hepburn). Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. (1953) Lew Ayres and Gene Evans star in this horror flick about a scientist whose own will is overpowered by the mind of a dead industrialist, due to a secret experiment going on in the scientist's lab. Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. (1965) Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard and Edward Mulhare star in this classic movie of WWII Allied prisoners escaping on board a hijacked freight train. Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. (1990) A nightmarish story of Vietnam vet in NYC who experiences hallucinations and begins to have trouble distinguishing between reality and his dreams, this film stars Tim Robbins, Danny Aiello and Elizabeth Pena. Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. (1977) An orphaned boy's only friend is a giant, animated imaginary creature in this Disney musical starring Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney and Red Buttons. Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. (1992) Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon star in this powerful true-to-life film about parents whose son is diagnosed with an incurable disease, and who go to desperate lengths to find help for him. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. (1985) A crusty middle-aged pharmacist (James Garner) finds himself attracted to the young divorcee (Sally Field) who just came to town.

Answer: Murphy's Romance

This is the film that earned James Garner his first Oscar nomination.
2. (1970) Set during World War II, the plot follows Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas and numerous other big-name stars as they try to pull off a gold heist behind German lines.

Answer: Kelly's Heroes

Also in the cast were Donald Sutherland, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor and Gavin MacLeod.
3. (1985) Jack Nicholson is a not-too-bright Mafia hitman who falls in love with a woman played by Kathleen Turner in this black comedy.

Answer: Prizzi's Honor

This is a terrific film, directed by John Huston. His daughter, Anjelica, took home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role.
4. (1973) Debbie Reynolds provides the voice of a motherly spider who's looking out for the welfare of a shy little pig, in this animated feature.

Answer: Charlotte's Web

Based on the wonderful children's book by E.B. White, this film also featured the voice talents of Henry Gibson, Agnes Moorhead and Paul Lynde.
5. (1936) Now that the Dark Prince is dead, one of his relatives steps in to take his place. It stars Otto Kruger, Gloria Holden, Nan Grey.

Answer: Dracula's Daughter

This is a nice sequel to Lugosi's classic film, with a lady vampire slinking around biting all the pretty girls.
6. (1968) Fred Astaire dances his way through this musical fantasy that includes leprechauns, and co-stars Petula Clark and Tommy Steele.

Answer: Finian's Rainbow

This film was Directed by Francis Ford Coppola; behind all the fun and games is a serious message about racial injustice. It's well worth a look, if you get the chance!
7. (1970) On the west coast of Ireland, a young girl marries a boring schoolteacher and then proceeds to have an affair with the much more interesting soldier stationed in town. It stars Sarah Miles, Robert Mitchum and Christopher Jones, respectively.

Answer: Ryan's Daughter

Gorgeous scenery is a major draw for this film; it was the cinematography Oscar winner in 1970, and also took an winning Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (John Mills).
8. (1951) The Lord of the Apes must try to stop gunrunners from escalating a war between rival tribes; Lex Barker plays the title character.

Answer: Tarzan's Peril

One interesting fact about "Peril" is that Dorothy Dandridge had a small role in it. The other films mentioned starred other Tarzan portrayers: "Three Challenges" ('63) was Jock Mahoney, "Jungle Rebellion" ('70) was Ron Ely, and "Secret Treasure" ('41) was Johnny Weissmuller, who was the greatest Tarzan of them all, in my humble opinion.
9. (1993) A self-centered war profiteer (Liam Neeson) finds himself in a position to save the lives of hundreds of Polish Jews during World War II, by employing them in his factory.

Answer: Schindler's List

A truly wonderful, moving film by Steven Spielberg, it also starred Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes and won seven Oscars including the one for Best Picture.
10. (1981) This is an adorable Scottish film about a teenage boy (Gordon John Sinclair) falling for a girl on his soccer team (Dee Hepburn).

Answer: Gregory's Girl

Gregory is such a wimp, but you have to cheer for him! It's much better than the 1999 sequel (Gregory's Two Girls).
11. (1953) Lew Ayres and Gene Evans star in this horror flick about a scientist whose own will is overpowered by the mind of a dead industrialist, due to a secret experiment going on in the scientist's lab.

Answer: Donovan's Brain

Actually pretty spooky, this little film also stars soon-to-be-First-Lady Nancy Davis (Reagan). How's THAT for scary?
12. (1965) Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard and Edward Mulhare star in this classic movie of WWII Allied prisoners escaping on board a hijacked freight train.

Answer: Von Ryan's Express

This is one of the great WWII films, with an exceptional cast; Frankie holds his own amid wonderful veteran British actors.
13. (1990) A nightmarish story of Vietnam vet in NYC who experiences hallucinations and begins to have trouble distinguishing between reality and his dreams, this film stars Tim Robbins, Danny Aiello and Elizabeth Pena.

Answer: Jacob's Ladder

The cast also includes Jason Alexander and Ving Rhames, and Macauley Culkin appears unbilled in a small but important role.
14. (1977) An orphaned boy's only friend is a giant, animated imaginary creature in this Disney musical starring Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney and Red Buttons.

Answer: Pete's Dragon

Everybody overacted except the cartoon dragon, but it's still a really cute film!
15. (1992) Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon star in this powerful true-to-life film about parents whose son is diagnosed with an incurable disease, and who go to desperate lengths to find help for him.

Answer: Lorenzo's Oil

This is often heartbreaking to watch, but ultimately a deeply worth-while film. Peter Ustinov, one of my very favorite actors, has a key role as a physician trying to help.
Source: Author soobeehunny

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