Which Movie Won Which Oscar? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Best Actor in a Leading Role

"Schindler's List" (1993) was the true story of how one German factory owner saved over 1000 Jewish lives during the reign of the Nazi regime. The movie itself was nominated for twelve Oscars, and won seven. Liam Neeson who played the title role, was pipped at the post for the Best Leading Actor in a Leading Role award by Tom Hanks for the film "Philadelphia" (1993).

Answer: The Godfather

Brando won his Oscar for "The Godfather" (1972), set just after the end of the Second World War. Brando portrayed the character Don Vito Corleone - the head of the New York Mafia "Family". Interestingly, he refused to both accept the award, and attend the ceremony, on the grounds that he felt that Hollywood's film making industry was discriminating against Native American people. He sent an actress dressed up as a Native American, to pick up the award on his behalf.
The other possible answers were films where Brando received a nomination only.

Answer: Gladiator

"Gladiator" (2000), had a fine year for its lead actor - Russell Crowe, who played Maximus - the gladiator who gained respect from the Roman populous. He picked up his Oscar for his role in the film. The movie itself told the story of a Roman General, who after escaping the ranks, returned as a gladiator to seek revenge for the death of his family.

Answer: Best Picture

"Silence of the Lambs" (1991) told the story of Clarice Starling, a young and inexperienced FBI agent, who was sent to try and gain clues that might lead to the capture of Buffalo Bill, a psychopathic serial killer, from another serial killer - Dr. Hannibal Lector. Lector was being held at a hospital for the criminally insane.
It was at the 1992 Academy Awards, that "Silence of the Lambs" won its five Oscars.

Answer: Titanic

"Titanic" (1997) was the odd one out here. The tale of a young couple from different backgrounds who found love aboard the fated Titanic, was nominated for a total of fourteen Academy Awards, winning an impressive eleven - but not the aforementioned Grand Slam.

Answer: Halle Berry

Halle Berry won her Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Monster's Ball" (2001) portraying the character Leticia Musgrove, who fell in love with an unlikely candidate after the execution of her husband.
Halle's acting debut came in the form of "Living Dolls" (1989) a spin-off sitcom from "Who's The Boss" (1984).

Answer: Wings

When the Academy Awards began in 1928 there was no such award called Best Picture. There were two awards called Most Outstanding Picture and Most Artistic Quality of Production. The following year, the two awards were combined to make the Best Production award.

The name was finally changed in 1931 to the title that we recognize today. The film "Wings" (1927) tells the tale of two WWI fighter pilots whose friendship becomes fraught over the love of a girl.

Answer: Robert Zemeckis

Robert Zemeckis won his Best Director Oscar for "Forrest Gump" (1994), the story followed Forrest through his life, from his humble beginnings as the child of a single mother, to his success in both his financial and personal life. The film fought off fierce competition from films such as "Shawshank Redemption" and "Pulp Fiction" for the prestigious award.
Zemeckis is a big fan of special effects, and used them not only in "Forrest Gump", but also "Back to the Future" (1985) and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"(1988).

Answer: The Queen

"The Queen" (2006) was about Queen Elizabeth II's (played by Mirren) reaction to the events that followed the death of Princess Diana, an intimate tale of personal tragedy and the mourning that the public demanded from her.
Helen whose full name is Illiana Lydia Vasilievna Mironova, was made a household name from her appearance in the popular crime series "Prime Suspect" (1996).

Answer: Best Supporting Actor, Best Screenplay

Robin Williams took the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, for his role as Sean Maguire, a washed up therapist. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (who also starred in the film) took the Oscar for best Screenplay.
The film itself "Good Will Hunting" (1997) was about a young man who was gifted in the field of mathematics. He got in trouble with the police, and in order to stay out of jail, he was forced to take counseling. This was where he met Maguire who helped him not only with his gift, but in almost every aspect of his life.