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Quiz about Wrote It Directed It and Starred in It

Wrote It, Directed It, and Starred in It Quiz


A movie quiz about guys who did it all: who wrote the screenplay, directed the movie, and starred in the movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by napierslogs. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
napierslogs
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
237,069
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1006
Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (10/10), crossesq (9/10), Guest 172 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Robert Duvall is the man behind this 1997 movie, in which he stars as a preacher from Texas whose life gets out of control when he finds his wife is cheating on him with a younger minister. He puts the younger minister in a coma and then moves to Louisianna, changes his name and preaches on the radio. This movie also stars Farrah Fawcett and Billy Bob Thornton. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. He is the comedic writer, director and star of such films as: "Deconstructing Harry", "Husbands and Wives", and "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion".

Answer: (two words, full name or last name only)
Question 3 of 10
3. He is the man behind cult classics like "Chasing Amy", "Clerks", and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" - although according to him, Silent Bob is purely a fictional character and is not based on himself in any way. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. He is an actor from "Kiss the Bride", "How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog", "Finding Graceland", "How To Make An American Quilt", and "That Thing You Do!". He is also the writer, director, and star of a lesser-known film called "Heroes". Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. He is the writer, and director behind the Oscar-nominated classic "Easy Rider" in which he stars as a motorcycle biker on his way to Mardi Gras. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. He is the genius comic behind such classics as "Spaceballs", "History of the World: Part 1" and "Blazing Saddles", and also the winner of an Oscar, Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy.

Answer: (Two Words, full name or last name only)
Question 7 of 10
7. He has had some great acting roles in "Good Night and Good Luck" and "The Squid and the Whale" and is also well-known for his funny side in "Dumb & Dumber", which we get to see in the movie "Super Sucker" which he wrote, directed and starred in. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. George Clooney wrote, directed and starred in this rather political, Oscar-nominated drama from 2005, set in the 1950's. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Kevin Spacey wrote, directed and starred in this musical biopic about Bobby Darin making a movie about himself. As the consummate entertainer of "Splish Splash", and "Mack The Knife" fame, Darrin then goes on to movies and meets his future wife, Sandra Dee. He then gets into political activism, and throughout the movie has conversations with his boyhood self to help give him 'perspective' on his life. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This young talent wrote, and directed the 2004 movie "Garden State" in which he stars as a young man traveling home for his mother's funeral, after he has been estranged from his family for 10 years. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Robert Duvall is the man behind this 1997 movie, in which he stars as a preacher from Texas whose life gets out of control when he finds his wife is cheating on him with a younger minister. He puts the younger minister in a coma and then moves to Louisianna, changes his name and preaches on the radio. This movie also stars Farrah Fawcett and Billy Bob Thornton.

Answer: The Apostle

Robert Duvall had to pay $4 million of his own money to make "The Apostle", but when it did well at the box office, the distributors of the film reimbursed him.
2. He is the comedic writer, director and star of such films as: "Deconstructing Harry", "Husbands and Wives", and "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion".

Answer: Woody Allen

Woody Allen is the man behind 40 great films, which also include the Oscar nominated "Match Point", "Hannah and Her Sisters", "Mighty Aphrodite", "Manhattan", and "Annie Hall".
3. He is the man behind cult classics like "Chasing Amy", "Clerks", and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" - although according to him, Silent Bob is purely a fictional character and is not based on himself in any way.

Answer: Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith was born and raised in New Jersey, which is the setting for all of his films. He frequently casts Ben Affleck, Jason Mewes, and Jason Lee in his films.
4. He is an actor from "Kiss the Bride", "How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog", "Finding Graceland", "How To Make An American Quilt", and "That Thing You Do!". He is also the writer, director, and star of a lesser-known film called "Heroes".

Answer: Johnathon Schaech

At the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival, Johnathon Schaech (yes that is the correct spelling) won Best Supporting Actor for "Woundings" in 1998 and Most Original Screenplay for "Comforters, Miserable" in 2001.
5. He is the writer, and director behind the Oscar-nominated classic "Easy Rider" in which he stars as a motorcycle biker on his way to Mardi Gras.

Answer: Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper is the sole director credited to the film. He starred as Billy and he shares writing credits with Peter Fonda and Terry Southern. Jack Nicholson had an Oscar nominated performance for Best Supporting Actor for his role as George Hanson.
6. He is the genius comic behind such classics as "Spaceballs", "History of the World: Part 1" and "Blazing Saddles", and also the winner of an Oscar, Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy.

Answer: Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks is also the man behind "The Producers". He was married to Anne Bancroft from 1964 until her death in 2005.
7. He has had some great acting roles in "Good Night and Good Luck" and "The Squid and the Whale" and is also well-known for his funny side in "Dumb & Dumber", which we get to see in the movie "Super Sucker" which he wrote, directed and starred in.

Answer: Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in "The Squid and the Whale" and he won the Audience Award at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival for "Super Sucker".
8. George Clooney wrote, directed and starred in this rather political, Oscar-nominated drama from 2005, set in the 1950's.

Answer: Good Night and Good Luck

We all know George Clooney for his looks and for his acting. We met him again in 2002 as a director for "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" and again as a writer and director for "Good Night and Good Luck" in 2005. He was only an actor in "Syriana" and "Solaris". "Good Night and Good Luck" is the true story about CBS reporter Edward R Murrow, who decided to take a stand agaist senator Joseph McCarthy who was creating a fear from the 'threat' of communism.
9. Kevin Spacey wrote, directed and starred in this musical biopic about Bobby Darin making a movie about himself. As the consummate entertainer of "Splish Splash", and "Mack The Knife" fame, Darrin then goes on to movies and meets his future wife, Sandra Dee. He then gets into political activism, and throughout the movie has conversations with his boyhood self to help give him 'perspective' on his life.

Answer: Beyond The Sea

For "Beyond The Sea", Kevin Spacey was nominated for both a Golden Globe Award and a Grammy Award.
10. This young talent wrote, and directed the 2004 movie "Garden State" in which he stars as a young man traveling home for his mother's funeral, after he has been estranged from his family for 10 years.

Answer: Zach Braff

Zach Braff started out in Woody Allen's "Manhattan Murder Mystery" (at age 18), and then moved onto the Emmy winning TV Show "Scrubs" (at age 26), and then won at the Independent Spirit Awards for Best First Feature for "Garden State" (at age 29).
Source: Author napierslogs

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