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Quiz about The Film History of Nicolas Cage

The Film History of Nicolas Cage Quiz

One of the most well-esteemed stars in Hollywood, Nicolas Cage seems to be involved in at least one blockbuster film a year. Here is a sample of some of the films and roles involving this Oscar winner...good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,080

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. His first role in a full-length Hollywood film was a minor one in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. Under what name was he credited in this film? Hint

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Coppola

He was uncredited

Nicolas Scorcese

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nicolas scored his first starring role in the 1983 film 'Valley Girl'. What was his character's name in this quirky period piece? Hint

Phil

Ted

Randy

Brad

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which of these 1984 films did the now hot Hollywood commodity Nicolas Cage not appear? Hint

Racing with the Moon

Birdy

The Natural

The Cotton Club

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nicolas Cage received some acting accolades after co-starring with which 1980s Hollywood leading lady in the film 'Peggy Sue Got Married'? Hint

Glenn Close

Jessica Lange

Kathleen Turner

Anjelica Huston

5. Nicolas Cage's most hilarious role, in this quizmaker's humble opinion, was in the 1987 film 'Raising Arizona'. Who directed this film that starred Cage as a confused suburban Arizonan plagued with the problem of recidivism? Hint

Sydney Pollack

John Hughes

The Coen Brothers

John Waters

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1987 film 'Moonstruck', Cage co-stars with Cher, among several other interesting actors. The Cage character is missing one of a paired body part in this film, but which? Hint

Hand

Ear

Foot

Buttock

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which of the following David Lynch films did Nicolas Cage appear? Hint

Blue Velvet

Wild at Heart

Dune

Mulholland Dr.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which Nicolas Cage film does his character join 'The Flying Elvises'? Hint

Fire Birds

Amos & Andrew

Vampire's Kiss

Honeymoon in Vegas

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nicolas Cage won an Academy Award for his role in the film 'Leaving Las Vegas'. This was his first Oscar nomination.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Nicolas Cage's character's occupation in the 2003 film 'Matchstick Men'? Hint

Con artist

Businessman

Lawyer

Assassin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. His first role in a full-length Hollywood film was a minor one in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. Under what name was he credited in this film?

Answer: Nicolas Coppola

As most of you Nicolas Cage fans are probably already aware, Nicolas is the nephew of famed Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppola. Nicolas decided after 'Fast Times' that he wanted to make it on his own reputation, without the Coppola name propping him up (or dragging him down!).

2. Nicolas scored his first starring role in the 1983 film 'Valley Girl'. What was his character's name in this quirky period piece?

Answer: Randy

'Valley Girl' is an example of a film riding the crest of a popular social trend. It was directed by Martha Coolidge, who went on to direct one of my personal favorites of the 1980s, the entirely different 'Real Genius'. For the record, Nicolas Cage did not play a 'valley boy' in the film!

3. In which of these 1984 films did the now hot Hollywood commodity Nicolas Cage not appear?

Answer: The Natural

After scoring it big in 1983 with 'Valley Girl' and 'Rumble Fish', Nicolas Cage was now a wanted man in Hollywood. He made the interesting and quaint 'Birdy' in 1984, co-starring with Matthew Modine. He also landed rolls in 'The Cotton Club' and 'Racing with the Moon'. None of these films were monster hits, but his collective work had landed Cage on the Hollywood map.

4. Nicolas Cage received some acting accolades after co-starring with which 1980s Hollywood leading lady in the film 'Peggy Sue Got Married'?

Answer: Kathleen Turner

The 1986 film 'Peggie Sue Got Married' was probably the film that established Nicolas Cage as a leading man. It also included an appearance by another future star of the 1990s, Jim Carrey. I guess Cage decided that he didn't mind riding the coat-tails of his famous uncle, who directed this film. His cousin Sofia, now a director in her own right, also made a cameo appearance.

Answer: The Coen Brothers

Nicolas Cage played H.I. McDonnough, a former convict who attempts to 'go straight' after marrying Edwina, a prison guard and police officer, portrayed by Holly Hunter. Among his great lines in this film, perhaps my favorite is: 'And make it quick, I'm in dutch with the wife.' (What's your favorite?)

6. In the 1987 film 'Moonstruck', Cage co-stars with Cher, among several other interesting actors. The Cage character is missing one of a paired body part in this film, but which?

Answer: Hand

Can you imagine missing a buttock? Neither could I. Cage plays the one-handed Ronny Cammareri in this 1987 comedy, which also features Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia and Danny Aiello. Now that's Italian!

7. In which of the following David Lynch films did Nicolas Cage appear?

Answer: Wild at Heart

Yes, it's safe to say that David Lynch is a little strange, and so perhaps is Mr. Nicolas Cage, who stars as Sailor opposite Laura Dern's Lula. Nicolas Cage did his own singing in the film 'Wild at Heart', which I'm not certain was a good thing.

8. In which Nicolas Cage film does his character join 'The Flying Elvises'?

Answer: Honeymoon in Vegas

Remember this sequence? 'Yellow then red. Yellow then red. Yellow then red. Yellow then red. Yellow then red. Yellow then red. Yellow then red. Yellow then red. Yellow then red.' Fortunately, his character, Jack Singer, gets his woman in the end.

9. Nicolas Cage won an Academy Award for his role in the film 'Leaving Las Vegas'. This was his first Oscar nomination.

Answer: True

Indeed, Nicolas Cage won an Oscar on his first attempt for his role as the alcoholic Ben Sanderson in the 1995 film 'Leaving Las Vegas'. He was not nominated again for a role in any of his films until the 2002 film 'Adaptation'.

10. What is Nicolas Cage's character's occupation in the 2003 film 'Matchstick Men'?

Answer: Con artist

Nicolas plays Roy Waller, a petty con-man who suddenly learns that he has a 15-year old daughter named Angela (or does he?). He is so intrigued by this newfound revelation, that he attempts to train her in the family business. It's worth a look-see. Thank you for playing this quiz, I hope that you enjoyed it and learned a thing or two about Mr. Cage. If you did enjoy it, I invite you to try some of my other quizzes!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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