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The Great Directors Volume 1 Trivia Quiz

Over the last 100 years of movie making there have been many directors who have risen to the top of their profession by outstanding work. See if you can match the movie with the director- some may be straightforward, others more tricky. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by strudi74. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed "Raiders of the Lost Ark"? Hint

George Lucas

Steven Spielberg

Martin Scorsese

Peter Jackson

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Fargo" starred Frances McDormand and William H. Macy. Who directed this tale of greed and murder in rural Minnesota? Hint

George Clooney

Danny Boyle

Clint Eastwood

The Coen Brothers

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Question 3 of 10

3. There were a number of great comedies in the black and white era, including "Arsenic and Old Lace". Who directed Cary Grant in the 1944 release? Hint

Elia Kazan

David Lean

Frank Capra

Billy Wilder

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Question 4 of 10

4. There are of course some extraordinary Spanish directors. Which one directed "Pan's Labyrinth"? Hint

Guillermo del Toro

Alfonso Cuaron

Pedro Almodovar

Isabel Coixet

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Empire Strikes Back", was the second instalment in the "Star Wars" saga. Who was the director on this epic space sequel? Hint

George Lucas

Irvin Kershner

Steven Spielberg

Robert Zemeckis

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Requiem for a Dream" was a harsh exploration of America's drug subculture. Who directed this harrowing film? Hint

David Fincher

Paul Thomas Anderson

Christopher Nolan

Darren Aronofsky

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Question 7 of 10

7. Released in 1999, "Magnolia" told the story of a collection of Los Angeles residents and the events that shaped their lives. Who directed? Hint

Paul Thomas Anderson

Jonathan Dayton

Tim Burton

Gus van Sant

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Question 8 of 10

8. Al Pacino starred as a bank robber who got it wrong in "Dog Day Afternoon". Who directed the classic tale of a man who took a wrong turn in life? Hint

Michael Cimino

Francis Ford Coppola

Martin Scorsese

Sidney Lumet

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Sin City" was an adaptation of the graphic novel series. Excluding guest directors, which two multi-talented artists were in the director's chair for this movie? Hint

Frank Miller and Christopher Nolan

Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino

Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez

Quentin Tarantino and Frank Miller

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Wild Bunch" became a classic after its release in 1969. Who directed this epic Western? Hint

Mike Nichols

William Wyler

Sam Peckinpah

Stanley Kubrick

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed "Raiders of the Lost Ark"?

Answer: Steven Spielberg

One of the greatest directors ever, Steven Spielberg is arguably the most accomplished filmmaker of the modern generation.
Some of his best works include "E.T", "Amistad" and "Jurassic Park".
He has also won Academy Awards for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Schindler's List".

2. "Fargo" starred Frances McDormand and William H. Macy. Who directed this tale of greed and murder in rural Minnesota?

Answer: The Coen Brothers

The brothers co-direct all their work, which has resulted in both comedic gems and heavy dramas, such as the brilliant "The Big Lebowski" and an Academy Award win for "No Country for Old Men".
Other notable films include "Raising Arizona", "Miller's Crossing" and "Barton Fink".

3. There were a number of great comedies in the black and white era, including "Arsenic and Old Lace". Who directed Cary Grant in the 1944 release?

Answer: Frank Capra

The iconic Frank Capra directed the tale of a drama critic whose life was turned upside down when his family revealed their true colours on his wedding day.
Capra was also responsible for classics like "Mr Smith Goes to Washington" and "It's a Wonderful Life".

4. There are of course some extraordinary Spanish directors. Which one directed "Pan's Labyrinth"?

Answer: Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro is perhaps better known for the "Hellboy" films, but in 2006 he brought us the extraordinary "Pan's Labyrinth".
His other credits include "Blade II" and the soon to be released "The Hobbit".

5. "The Empire Strikes Back", was the second instalment in the "Star Wars" saga. Who was the director on this epic space sequel?

Answer: Irvin Kershner

After the success of "Star Wars", which was helmed by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner was the director for arguably the best of the "Star Wars" films.
He has had very little commercial success otherwise, despite also directing the 1983 James Bond film "Never Say Never Again".

6. "Requiem for a Dream" was a harsh exploration of America's drug subculture. Who directed this harrowing film?

Answer: Darren Aronofsky

Darren Aronofsky is one of the best up and coming directors around, as can be seen by his award-winning effort in "The Wrestler".
Other notable films were "Pi" and "The Fountain", both of which had fairly low-key releases but gained cult status.

7. Released in 1999, "Magnolia" told the story of a collection of Los Angeles residents and the events that shaped their lives. Who directed?

Answer: Paul Thomas Anderson

Before he hit the big time with "There Will Be Blood", Paul Thomas Anderson directed the highly acclaimed "Magnolia". He also turned heads with his controversial 1997 release "Boogie Nights".

8. Al Pacino starred as a bank robber who got it wrong in "Dog Day Afternoon". Who directed the classic tale of a man who took a wrong turn in life?

Answer: Sidney Lumet

Al Pacino played the role of Sonny Wortzik in this 1975 film about a bank robbery that went wrong and became a live TV soap opera.
Other notable films by Lumet include "Serpico" and "12 Angry Men".

9. "Sin City" was an adaptation of the graphic novel series. Excluding guest directors, which two multi-talented artists were in the director's chair for this movie?

Answer: Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez

Frank Miller co-directed the adaptation of his own graphic novel series with Robert Rodriguez.
Miller gained notoriety for his writing in graphic novels and is the creator of modern graphic tales such as "Elektra", "300" and "The Spirit".
Robert Rodriguez rose to prominence with 1992's "El Mariachi" and has since gained cult status with movies like "From Dusk to Dawn" and "Grindhouse".

10. "The Wild Bunch" became a classic after its release in 1969. Who directed this epic Western?

Answer: Sam Peckinpah

Sam Peckinpah directed William Holden in a Western about a bunch of aging cowboys who botched a robbery and were forced to flee to Mexico.
Peckinpah also directed gems like "Straw Dogs" and "The Getaway".

Source: Author strudi74

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