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Boxing At The Movies Trivia Quiz

Ten questions on the noble art of pugilism and the movies depicting it. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ikabud

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,238

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3741

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. This 1931 film was directed by King Vidor and starred Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper. What was it called? Hint

The Olympic Champ

The Champ

The Fighting Champ

Alice Picks the Champ

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2. The film documentary 'When We Were Kings' depicts the 1974 championship bout between underdog Muhammad Ali and which heavy weight champion? Hint

Joe Frazier

Larry Holmes

Leon Spinks

George Foreman

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3. Which Elvis Presley film tells the story of a boxer? Hint

Double Trouble

Roustabout

Kid Galahad

King Creole

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4. Which 1976 John G. Avildsen directed film had the tag line, 'His whole life was a million-to-one shot.'? Hint

Rocky IV

Rocky II

Rocky

Rocky III

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5. Who starred as Ali in the movie of the same name? Hint

Ice T

Denzel Washington

Will Smith

Wesley Snipes

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6. What 1972 John Huston film tells the story of two boxers at opposite ends of their careers? Hint

Canvas Blues

'Saved by the Bell

Fat City

Champion in his Own Mind

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7. Who starred as Michael 'Midge' Kelly in the 1949 film 'Champion'? Hint

Robert Mitchum

Kirk Douglas

Lee Van Cleef

James Cagney

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8. In which 1962 movie did Anthony Quinn star as Mountain Rivera? Hint

Body and Soul

Requiem For a Heavy Weight

Golden Boy

The Set Up

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9. Which boxer was the star of the movie 'The Prize Fighter and the Lady'? Hint

Joe Louis

Max Schmeling

Rocky Marciano

Primo Carnera

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10. Which Clint Eastwood movie tells the story of a fist fighter and an orangutan? Hint

Every Which Way But Loose

Street Fighter

Play Misty For Me

Dirty Harry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This 1931 film was directed by King Vidor and starred Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper. What was it called?

Answer: The Champ

This classic movie tells the story of an alcoholic ex-boxing champion and his relationship with his son.

2. The film documentary 'When We Were Kings' depicts the 1974 championship bout between underdog Muhammad Ali and which heavy weight champion?

Answer: George Foreman

The famous title fight was held in Zaire and became known as 'The Rumble in the Jungle'.

3. Which Elvis Presley film tells the story of a boxer?

Answer: Kid Galahad

This 1962 movie featured Ed Asner's debut and also starred Charles Bronson. It was a remake of a 1937 classic, starring Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and Edward G. Robinson.

4. Which 1976 John G. Avildsen directed film had the tag line, 'His whole life was a million-to-one shot.'?

Answer: Rocky

Starring Sylvester Stallone and featuring Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith, this film quickly became a classic.

5. Who starred as Ali in the movie of the same name?

Answer: Will Smith

Will Smith gave arguably one of his best performances, as the indomitable Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali.

6. What 1972 John Huston film tells the story of two boxers at opposite ends of their careers?

Answer: Fat City

Co-starring Stacey Keach and Jeff Bridges.

7. Who starred as Michael 'Midge' Kelly in the 1949 film 'Champion'?

Answer: Kirk Douglas

This classic drama was directed by Mark Robson.

8. In which 1962 movie did Anthony Quinn star as Mountain Rivera?

Answer: Requiem For a Heavy Weight

This Ralph Nelson directed movie also featured Jackie Gleason and Mickey Rooney.

9. Which boxer was the star of the movie 'The Prize Fighter and the Lady'?

Answer: Primo Carnera

The 1933 film also featured Jack Dempsey.

10. Which Clint Eastwood movie tells the story of a fist fighter and an orangutan?

Answer: Every Which Way But Loose

Clyde, the orangutan, was definitely the star of the show.

Source: Author Ikabud

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