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Ridley Scott Trivia Quiz

Ridley Scott was born on November 30, 1937 in South Shields, Durham, England UK. Here are some questions about him and his movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by lab*rat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lab*rat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,506

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
749

Last 3 plays: Guest 161 (10/10), Guest 208 (4/10), Guest 71 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What movie marked Scott's feature length directorial debut? Hint

'Alien'

'Legend'

'G.I. Jane'

'The Duelists'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following movies wasn't directed by Ridley Scott? Hint

'Hannibal'

'White Squall'

'The Hunger'

'Thelma and Louise'

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Question 3 of 10

3. As of June 2001 which actress HAS NOT been in a movie directed by Scott? Hint

Sean Young

Julianne Moore

Winona Ryder

Geena Davis

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Question 4 of 10

4. As of June 2001, which of the following actors HAVE NOT been in a movie directed by Scott? Hint

Michael Douglas

Viggo Mortensen

William Petersen

Brad Pitt

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which film from the 'Alien' series was directed by Scott? Hint

'Alien'

'Alien 3'

'Aliens'

'Alien: Resurrection'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following boat distaster movies was directed by Scott? Hint

'The Perfect Storm'

'White Squall'

'U-571'

'Das Boot'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the title of the 1991 road movie starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Scott directed which movie adaption of the Thomas Harris trilogy? Hint

'Silence of the Lambs'

'Hannibal'

'Manhunter'

None of the Above

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Oscar nominations for best director has Scott received? Hint

three

one

four

two

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name one of the movies in which Scott received a Best Director nomination.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What movie marked Scott's feature length directorial debut?

Answer: 'The Duelists'

2. Which of the following movies wasn't directed by Ridley Scott?

Answer: 'The Hunger'

'The Hunger' was directed by Ridley's brother Tony.

3. As of June 2001 which actress HAS NOT been in a movie directed by Scott?

Answer: Winona Ryder

Julianne Moore was in 'Hannibal'. Geena Davis was in 'Thelma and Louise'. Sean Young was in 'Blade Runner'.

4. As of June 2001, which of the following actors HAVE NOT been in a movie directed by Scott?

Answer: William Petersen

Viggo Mortensen was in G.I. Jane. Brad Pitt was in 'Thelma and Louise'. Michael Douglas was in 'Black Rain'.

5. Which film from the 'Alien' series was directed by Scott?

Answer: 'Alien'

'Aliens' was directed by James Cameron. 'Alien 3' was directed by David Fincher. 'Alien: Resurrection' was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

6. Which of the following boat distaster movies was directed by Scott?

Answer: 'White Squall'

'The Perfect Storm' and 'Das Boot' was directed by Wolfgang Petersen. 'U-571' was directed by Jonathan Mostow.

7. What is the title of the 1991 road movie starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis?

Answer: Thelma and Louise

8. Scott directed which movie adaption of the Thomas Harris trilogy?

Answer: 'Hannibal'

'Manhunter' was directed by Michael Mann and was adapted from the first book 'The Red Dragon'. 'Silence of the Lambs' was directed by Jonathan Demme.

9. How many Oscar nominations for best director has Scott received?

Answer: four

10. Name one of the movies in which Scott received a Best Director nomination.

Answer: Thelma and Louise

Source: Author lab*rat

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