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Top Movies of 1984 Trivia Quiz

Please be so kind as to allow me the indulgence of taking a look at my top ten film list from the year 1984. Obviously, this is based on opinion (and limited only to films I've actually seen) but I hope you find it interesting and worth your time, enjoy.

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

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thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

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245,630

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Amadeus' is a tremendous spectacle and a very intimate character portrait, all neatly wrapped into one well-directed movie. What actor won an Oscar for his amazing performance as Antonio Salieri in this multiple award winning film? Hint

John Voight

Ben Kingsley

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Duvall

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'The Terminator' arrived in theaters in 1984, and changed the sci-fi action genre forever. Who can forget the menacing Arnold Schwarzenegger dryly saying 'I'll be back!' at the police station? For what director was this film the first of several cinematic triumphs? Hint

Ed Zwick

Ridley Scott

James Cameron

John McTiernan

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Question 3 of 10

3. A very disturbing film, it features an American reporter who goes to Cambodia to try and uncover what has happened during the murderous reign of the Khmer Rouge, all with the help of a brave local man named Dith Pran. What is the name of this multiple Oscar-winning film? Hint

We Were Soldiers

The Killing Fields

Missing

The Year of Living Dangerously

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rob Reiner directed one of the year's best in 1984, namely the grandfather of all mockumentaries, 'This is Spinal Tap'. Which of these individuals is not a member of this phony, but nonetheless hard rocking band? Hint

David St. Hubbins

Derek Smalls

Nigel Tufnel

Simon LeFarge

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'A Passage to India' is an opulent, epic film, set in India during the 1920s. For what grand English director was this movie the last film? Hint

Richard Attenborough

Alfred Hitchcock

David Lean

John Boorman

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the Wim Wenders film 'Paris, Texas', which of these actors appeared in the role of Travis, a lost and lonely man who seeks out the mother of the son he has left in the care of his brother? Hint

Christopher Lloyd

Harry Dean Stanton

Charles Grodin

Judge Reinhold

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Question 7 of 10

7. What renowned Italian director created the sprawling period piece 'Once Upon a Time in America', starring Robert De Niro, in 1984? Hint

Sergio Leone

Michelangelo Antonioni

Dario Argento

Federico Fellini

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the Coen brothers first films, this one involves a Texas bar owner who hires a private detective to kill his cheating wife and her lover. After that, things become more complex. What 1984 film thriller is briefly described here? Hint

Tightrope

Streets of Fire

City Heat

Blood Simple

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Question 9 of 10

9. Another multiple Academy Award-winning film from 1984, 'Places in the Heart' featured a memorable cast that included Danny Glover, John Malkovich and what Best Actress Oscar winner in one of her most delicate performances? Hint

Jessica Lange

Sally Field

Geraldine Page

Jodie Foster

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Question 10 of 10

10. Certainly one of the strangest films of 1984, it features a young punk rocker who attempts to repossess a certain 1964 Chevy Malibu with a strange glow eminating from its trunk. What weird and wacky film is this? Hint

Suburbia

Repo Man

Used Cars

The Wraith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: F. Murray Abraham

Abraham's Oscar was one of eight won by this film. Among the others were 'Best Director' for Milos Forman, 'Best Picture' and 'Best Writing' for Peter Shaffer, who wrote the original play.

Answer: James Cameron

In this, what has been called the first 'tech-noir' film, we are also treated to an excellent cast that includes Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield and Lance Henriksen. James Cameron regular Bill Paxton also appears in a bit part as the leader of a group of toughs who confront the Terminator character towards the beginning of the film.

Answer: The Killing Fields

'The Killing Fields' won an Oscar for Haing S. Ngor, who submitted an amazing performance as Dith Pran. Roland Joff� directed this film that also included Sam Waterston, John Malkovich, Julian Sands and Craig T. Nelson, among others, in its cast.

Answer: Simon LeFarge

Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer play St. Hubbins, Tufnel and Smalls, respectively. They also shared writing credits for the film with Rob Reiner. Keep an eye out for Dana Carvey and Billy Crystal in bit parts in this hilarious film that actually features some good music!

5. 'A Passage to India' is an opulent, epic film, set in India during the 1920s. For what grand English director was this movie the last film?

Answer: David Lean

'A Passage to India' was based on the E.M. Forster novel of the same title. Judy Davis, who apparently did not get along well with the director, plays the lead role. Alec Guinness once again appears in this movie, his sixth with Lean. Some of the others: 'The Bridge on the River Kwai', 'Doctor Zhivago' and 'Lawrence of Arabia'.

6. In the Wim Wenders film 'Paris, Texas', which of these actors appeared in the role of Travis, a lost and lonely man who seeks out the mother of the son he has left in the care of his brother?

Answer: Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton is wonderfully vulnerable in his role as Travis, while Nastassja Kinski gave the best performance of her career as his former lover Jane. Wim Wenders, German director of films such as 'Wings of Desire', does a masterful job here.

7. What renowned Italian director created the sprawling period piece 'Once Upon a Time in America', starring Robert De Niro, in 1984?

Answer: Sergio Leone

Better known for his 'Spaghetti Westerns', Sergio Leone proved he could do a good American gangster film as well. This was Leone's last film, and a grand spectacle it was. Among Leone's other great films were 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

Answer: Blood Simple

This was the first film directed by the Coen brothers, and what a film it was. They would go on to create such classics as 'Raising Arizona' and 'Fargo'. Naturally, Francis McDormand, a Coen brother regular, appeared in this film, as did Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh and several others. Worth a watch!

Answer: Sally Field

Director Robert Benton brought us this quite, charming film that emphasizes the power of the human spirit. Amy Madigan and Ed Harris are excellent in supporting roles, and both Danny Glover and John Malkovich are brilliant in their roles alongside the inimitable Sally Field.

Answer: Repo Man

Harry Dean Stanton appears in this film as well as a grizzled, veteran repo man. The bright-eyed Emilio Estevez shines as Otto, a disaffected youth who encounters the weirdest of the weird after taking his new job. One of the great cult films of all-time!

I hope you have enjoyed this quiz. Please let me know what you think of my selections. Did I leave any of your favorites out? Drop me a line!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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