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The Ultimate Tom Hanks Movies Quiz | People Themed

He's been making good movies for longer than you may realize.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,901

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
12085

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (10/10), Guest 212 (10/10), PatRhoEcho (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Shelley Long co-starred with Hanks in which of these movies? Hint

The Green Mile

Turner and Hooch

The "Burbs"

The Money Pit

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Question 2 of 10

2. A rare misfire for Hanks was "Bonfire of the Vanities". Who wrote the novel? Hint

Robert Ludlum

Danielle Steele

Anne Rice

Tom Wolfe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Hanks starred with a legendary comedian in "Nothing in Common". Who was this star? Hint

Bob Hope

Milton Berle

George Burns

Jackie Gleason

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Question 4 of 10

4. Hanks (and Robert Loggia) performed an interesting musical number in "Big" by dancing on what musical instrument? Hint

Violin Strings

Piano Keyboard

Drums

Guitar

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who co-starred with Hanks in "Punchline"? Hint

Sally Field

Penny Marshall

Meryl Streep

Daryl Hannah

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hanks got his first big movie role in "Splash". Who directed the film? Hint

Rob Reiner

Steven Spielberg

Barry Levinson

Ron Howard

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Question 7 of 10

7. The always solid Ed Harris co-starred with Hanks in which of these movies? Hint

Saving Private Ryan

Forrest Gump

Apollo 13

Philadelphia

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Road to Perdition", Tom's son witnesses a grisly murder. How does this come about? Hint

Tom wants to break the boy into the business

Tom invites him to go along

The boy stows away in a car with Tom

The boy was kidnapped by the victim

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these movies does NOT include frequent co-star Meg Ryan? Hint

You've Got Mail

Sleepless in Seattle

A League of Their Own

Joe Versus the Volcano

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Question 10 of 10

10. What role did Hanks have in "Catch Me If You Can"? Hint

Newspaperman

Criminal

Writer

Lawman

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Dec 21 2024 : Guest 136: 10/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 212: 10/10
Dec 15 2024 : PatRhoEcho: 10/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
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Dec 05 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Shelley Long co-starred with Hanks in which of these movies?

Answer: The Money Pit

It must have seemed a "common sense" pairing: two actors who both had their first "big breaks" in tv sitcoms. (Long starred in "Cheers", Hanks starred in "Bosom Buddies".)

2. A rare misfire for Hanks was "Bonfire of the Vanities". Who wrote the novel?

Answer: Tom Wolfe

Popular writer Tom Wolfe wrote a popular novel ... but the critics hated the movie and it died at the box office.

3. Hanks starred with a legendary comedian in "Nothing in Common". Who was this star?

Answer: Jackie Gleason

Gleason was a star from the old days; Hanks was a rising star from the new days.

4. Hanks (and Robert Loggia) performed an interesting musical number in "Big" by dancing on what musical instrument?

Answer: Piano Keyboard

This seems to be one of Tom's most popular movies.

5. Who co-starred with Hanks in "Punchline"?

Answer: Sally Field

This seems like a natural pairing: the boy next door meets Gidget.

6. Hanks got his first big movie role in "Splash". Who directed the film?

Answer: Ron Howard

Daryl Hannah starred as the mermaid.

7. The always solid Ed Harris co-starred with Hanks in which of these movies?

Answer: Apollo 13

Harris isn't one of the astronauts in space with Hanks; he's on the ground, trying to bring the crew home safely. This should have won the Oscar for best movie. ("Braveheart" won.)

8. In "Road to Perdition", Tom's son witnesses a grisly murder. How does this come about?

Answer: The boy stows away in a car with Tom

It's unusual to see Tom (and co-star Paul Newman) in somewhat villainous roles. Be that as it may, it was an enjoyable movie.

9. Which of these movies does NOT include frequent co-star Meg Ryan?

Answer: A League of Their Own

There's no Meg in "League". (And, "there's no crying in baseball!")

10. What role did Hanks have in "Catch Me If You Can"?

Answer: Lawman

Hanks pursues Dicaprio in this easy-to-watch movie.

Source: Author robert362

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