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Quiz about Whos The Star of the Movie
Quiz about Whos The Star of the Movie

Who's The Star of the Movie? Trivia Quiz


In some cases, the true star of the movie isn't the one who's named in the title...

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
27,322
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1935
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'Amadeus' refers to Mozart, but the principal figure in the story was Salieri. Who played Salieri? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The principal character in the movie 'Julia' was actually Julia's friend, Lillian? Who played Lillian? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The movie 'Becket' is equally about two men : Becket and the King of England. Who played the King? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 'Laura' is about a missing woman, but it's also about the detective who investigates her. Who plays the obsessed detective? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 'Witness for the Prosecution', the key role doesn't belong to the witness or to the prosecution - it belongs to the attorney for the defense? Who played him? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 'Taras Bulba' is a fine adventure story, but it is the son of Taras Bulba who is the star of the movie. Who played the son? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 'The Wizard of Oz', the wizard is actually a relatively minor character (in terms of screen time). Nevertheless, who played the wizard? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 'The Prisoner of Zenda' isn't primarily about the prisoner - it's about the man who impersonates him. Who played both roles? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the movie 'JFK', the key figure is actually Jim Garrison (who is played by Kevin Costner). Garrison, however appeared in the movie, too. In what role? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Sue Lyon played 'Lolita', but the primary character in the movie was Humbert Humbert. Who played him? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Amadeus' refers to Mozart, but the principal figure in the story was Salieri. Who played Salieri?

Answer: F. Murray Abraham

Abraham won an Oscar (deservedly) for the role. Hulce was nominated for his role as Mozart but did not win; he was also excellent.
2. The principal character in the movie 'Julia' was actually Julia's friend, Lillian? Who played Lillian?

Answer: Jane Fonda

Redgrave played Julia. Fonda played Lillian Hellman.
3. The movie 'Becket' is equally about two men : Becket and the King of England. Who played the King?

Answer: Peter O'Toole

Burton was Becket.
4. 'Laura' is about a missing woman, but it's also about the detective who investigates her. Who plays the obsessed detective?

Answer: Dana Andrews

Price and Webb were also in the movie.
5. In 'Witness for the Prosecution', the key role doesn't belong to the witness or to the prosecution - it belongs to the attorney for the defense? Who played him?

Answer: Charles Laughton

Power was the defendant.
6. 'Taras Bulba' is a fine adventure story, but it is the son of Taras Bulba who is the star of the movie. Who played the son?

Answer: Tony Curtis

Brynner played Taras.
7. In 'The Wizard of Oz', the wizard is actually a relatively minor character (in terms of screen time). Nevertheless, who played the wizard?

Answer: Frank Morgan

Baum was the author. Lahr and Haley (and Bolger) were in the movie.
8. 'The Prisoner of Zenda' isn't primarily about the prisoner - it's about the man who impersonates him. Who played both roles?

Answer: Stewart Granger

His best role?
9. In the movie 'JFK', the key figure is actually Jim Garrison (who is played by Kevin Costner). Garrison, however appeared in the movie, too. In what role?

Answer: Earl Warren

Justice Warren - as in the Warren Commission.
10. Sue Lyon played 'Lolita', but the primary character in the movie was Humbert Humbert. Who played him?

Answer: James Mason

Sellers was also in the movie.
Source: Author robert362

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