"The NeverEnding Story" Part 1 Quiz

Answer: Michael Ende

He was born on November 12th, 1929 in Germany. Mr. Ende decided he was not happy with the film's version of the story and did not want to have his name in the opening credits. A small credit does appear at the end of the movie with his name in it. Michael Ende passed away on August 29th, 1995 due to stomach cancer.

Answer: Wolfgang Petersen

Wolfgang Petersen was born March 14th, 1941 in Germany. Mr. Petersen also directed such hits as "The Perfect Storm", "Air Force One", and "Troy", just to name a few. This was director Wolfgang Petersen's first English-language film. Did you know that Steven Spielberg has the Auryn from the movie hanging in an enclosed case in his office, because he liked the movie so much.

Answer: Luckdragon

Falkor was a Luckdragon. Did you know the Night Hob says a profanity in the opening scene? It's where the rockbiter appears to be running down everyone in its path. The profanity is usually recorded over with the rumble of the rockbiter's scooter.

Answer: Alan Oppenheimer

He is thought by many to be one of the greatest animated voice artists ever. He has done many famous cartoon voices including Mighty Mouse, Skeletor, and Ming The Merciless, among many others.

Answer: The boy who played Atreyu broke his back.

There is a longstanding rumour that the horse died, but that did not happen. Entertainment.com has a story in December of 2019 with the director and the three child actors, that discusses this.

Answer: Night Goblin

There was no Night Goblin; there was, however, a Night Hob played by Tilo Prückner. He had the stupid bat. Sydney Bromley played Engywook; he helped Atreyu with the Southern Oracle. Mr. Koreander, played by Thomas Hill, was the old man in the bookstore that Bastian "borrowed" the book from. Cairon, played by Moses Gunn, spoke to all the individuals about what was happening with Fantasia, and the Childlike Empress' failing health.

Answer: Moon Child

Bastian yells this out the window into the stormy night, while in the attic at his school.

Answer: Limahl

Limahl was a part of the group "Kajagoogoo". He performed this song solo, apart from the group. "Kajagoogoo" was best known for their first single "Too Shy". "Art Nouveau" was the original name of the group, but they changed it to "Kajagoogoo" because Nick Beggs (the bass player) decided it sounded better. Nick Rhodes, of "Duran Duran", produced their single "Too Shy".

The band got rid of Limahl in 1984 and renamed themselves "Kaja". They eventually split up for good in 1986.

Answer: Purple

Did you know that this film won the Bavarian Film Award for Best Production in 1985? Did you also know that after 4 weeks of filming wrapped on the "Swamps of Sadness" scene, the cast and crew had a mud fight?

Answer: G'Mork

The G'Mork is a werewolf who is sent to kill Atreyu, the one being that could interfere with The Nothing.