Fun Trivia : Death in Movies

Structure Sub-topic of: Something in Common Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 10 general entries. Special Topics Memorable Dying Scenes Simply to Die For Dying To Be A Star Dying to be a Star 5 Dying to Be a Star 3 Dying to Be a Star 2 Dying to Be a Star 4 Dying to Be a Star 6 Dying to Be a Star 7 Dying to Be a Star, Part 8 Dying to Be a Star, Part 9

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Death in Movies

In which "Star Wars" film does Obi-Wan Kenobi die?

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A New Hope. Obi-Wan Kenobi let himself be killed by Darth Vader so Luke, Leia, and Han could escape the Storm Troopers. In the original "Star Wars", Obi-Wan Kenobi is played by Alec Guinness.



How does Royal Tenenbaum die in "The Royal Tenenbaums"?

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heart attack. At the end of the movie, the narrator says "Royal Tenenbaum died of a heart attack at the age of 68." Royal is played by Gene Hackman.



In which classic movie does the main character die by stabbing the heart of a painting of himself?

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The Picture of Dorian Gray. "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is based on the book by Oscar Wilde, which was written in the late 19th Century.



Which Alfred Hitchcock film features the most famous shower scene death in movie history?

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Psycho. At the famous Bates Motel, Marion Crane is knifed by Norman Bates, who thinks he's his mother. The scene is in black and white, and the blood we see going down the drain is actually chocolate syrup. Marion Crane is played by Janet Leigh, and Anthony Perkins plays Norman Bates.



The character Mufasa is killed in which Disney movie?

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The Lion King . Mufasa was thrown off the cliff to be squashed in the stampede by his wicked brother, Scar. Mufasa is voiced by actor James Earl Jones, and Scar is voiced by Jeremy Irons.



What is the name of Luke Skywalker's little, green Jedi teacher who dies in "Return of the Jedi"?

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Yoda. Luke first meets Yoda in "The Empire Strikes Back" when he is directed by the spirit of Obi-Wan to go to Dagoba. Yoda dies in "Return of the Jedi". At the end of the movie, Luke sees the spirits of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda.



In what submarine movie is part of the crew lost to radiation sickness?

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K-19: The Widowmaker. K-19 was a Russian nuclear submarine. During its maiden voyage in the 1960s, many of its crew died from radiation sickness. The movie is based on these true events, and starred Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson.