Movie Quote Challenge Trivia

1. In "Cleopatra" (1963), Mark Anthony asked for "A kiss... to take my breath away" just before he died. Who played Mark Anthony in this movie?

From Quiz Breathe, You Have a Short Time to Live

Answer: Richard Burton

Richard Burton (1925-1984) was the actor who played Mark Anthony in Joseph L. Mankiewicz' master production "Cleopatra" (1963). Born in Wales as Richard Jenkins, he started his movie career in 1949 in "The Last Days of Dolwyn". His other major roles on the silver screen included Becket in the eponymous movie from 1964, Alec Leamas in "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1965) and George in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe?" (1966). "Cleopatra" told a history devolving from 48 BC until 30 BC. In the first part of the movie, Gaius Julius Caesar (role by Rex Harrison) went to Egypt after the battle of Pharsalus (48 BC) to judge in the civil war between Ptolemy XIII (played by Richard O'Sullivan) and Cleopatra VII (brilliantly played by Elizabeth Taylor). After having restored Cleopatra to the throne and condemned Ptolemy to death on the battlefield, Caesar stayed in Alexandria long enough to be seduced by Cleopatra and to make her pregnant. According to the movie, Cleopatra and her son Caesarion visited Rome shortly before Caesar was murdered (44 BC) and in the aftermath she seduced Mark Anthony, one of the generals fighting against Caesar's assassins. When the Caesarean faction regained control, Octavian (role by Roddy McDowall) and Mark Anthony decided to rule the west and the east of the Roman Empire respectively, with the south relegated to Lepidus. The movie then continued with the love story between Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, which led to another civil war decided at the battle of Actium (31 BC). Having lost this naval battle, Cleopatra returned to Alexandria, followed by Mark Anthony. On the invasion by Octavian's army, Mark Anthony saw that all was lost and fatally wounded himself on his sword. All this led up to the scene described in the question: the dying Mark Anthony was transported to Cleopatra, and his last words would be addressed to her: "A kiss... to take my breath away". James Purefoy played the role of Mark Anthony in the HBO TV series "Rome". Charlton Heston played Mark Anthony in "Antony and Cleopatra" (1972). And Marlon Brando portrayed Mark Anthony in "Julius Caesar" (1953).

From Quiz Fun Facts About Some Very Familiar Movie Quotes

Answer: A movie studio executive

In a memorable scene from "The Godfather", studio executive Jack Woltz awakens with the severed head of one his racehorses in his bed. This was done to persuade him to give Johnny Fontaine a part in a movie. "Obviously Johnny Fontane was inspired by a kind of Frank Sinatra character," "The Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola said in a commentary on a "The Godfather" Blu Ray disc. Frank Sinatra expressed displeasure with the movie alluding to him. According to the website "phrases.org.uk", the similar phrase, "I'll make her an offer she can't refuse," is spoken by Jason Roberts in the 1934 film "Burn Em Up Barnes". However, in this case, the offer is money. Could "The Godfather" author Mario Puzo have seen "Burn Em Up Barnes"?

From Quiz Laughable Quotes

Answer: The Odd Couple

Neil Simon's best play was turned into a very funny film starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. The story of two mismatched roommates--Oscar the slob and Felix the neatnik--"The Odd Couple" is one of the most popular plays in American theatre history, and for good reason. When Felix's wife throws him out, he has nowhere else to turn but to his old friend, Oscar, whose wife did the same to him a few years earlier. It is not a match made in heaven, however, as the two soon begin to drive each other crazy. This quote comes early in the film. Felix is a no-show for the weekly poker game and Oscar's buddies are concerned. Oscar is reassuring his poker buddies that Felix is not about to do anything drastic. "He's too nervous to kill himself. Wears his seat belt in a drive-in movie."

From Quiz Potent Quotables

Answer: Gloria Swanson

Billy Wilder directed the film noir "Sunset Boulevard", a 1950 movie with William Holden as Joe Gillis and Erich von Stroheim as Max Von Mayerling. The film is narrated by Joe Gillis, but he is already dead and floating face down in a pool. Norma Desmond is a fading star trying to make a comeback in movies, and she says this to screenwriter Gillis when she first meets him. Gloria Swanson (1899-1983) starred in dozens of silent films, many directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Her first 'talkie' was "The Trespasser" in 1929, about a humble woman who marries a rich man. Swanson was nominated for an Academy Award in the first year the Oscars were given out.

From Quiz "Quoth" the Movie...

Answer: Morpheus

In this 1999 science fiction movie, written and directed by the Wachowskis, Neo is forced to question the nature of reality. It stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Ann Moss and gives us a look at some amazing and bizarre special effects and causes us to wonder about what is 'really' real. Morpheus says this to Neo to enlist his aid from a dystopian world where we witness a barren wasteland with most of the humans captured by a race of machines that imprison people's minds in an artificial world called "The Matrix". 'Reality' is being distorted into something more positive than it actually is in order to minimize the chances of rebellion.

From Quiz A Pox on Your Box of Rocks

Answer: The Breakfast Club

John Bender (Judd Nelson) and Richard Vernon (Paul Gleason) have some history between them and, at best, it could be described as antagonistic. Vernon responds to Bender's quip with by stating "You'll get the answer to that question, Mr Bender, next Saturday". Needless to say, the situation escalates rather quickly and in a short space of time Bender is being threatened with a lifetime of detention.

From Quiz Quotes from My Favorite Comedies

Answer: chocolate

"Inspector Clouseau" is the third in the series of Clouseau films. This one did not star Peter Sellers, as he and Blake Edwards had vowed never to work together again. Alan Arkin played the bumbling French detective and did a completely credible job. But no one could ever equal Sellers in the role.

From Quiz "Of All the Gin Joints in the World..."

Answer: Indiana Jones

The line is from the thrill-a-minute "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981). Karen Allen, playing Marion Ravenwood, delivers this sad evaluation to Indie, played by Harrison Ford, whom Marion had loved and lost a decade earlier. According to the IMDB, the response line from Jones was actually an ad-lib by Ford, who played the globe-trotting college professor/archeologist who is trying to prevent the Nazis from getting their hands on the Ark of the Covenant. Hitler believes The Ark contains magic powers that would make his armies invincible. Directed by Steven Spielberg, "Raiders" won four Academy Awards and was nominated for five more, including Best Picture. The American Film Institute (AFI) has Indiana Jones in the runner up spot of their 100 Years... 100 Heroes list, just behind Atticus Finch of "To Kill A Mockingbird" (1962). Interesting fact: "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was the highest grossing flick of the year. The movie cost $22 million to produce and has since grossed over $475 million at the box office.

From Quiz Memorable Movie Quotes 4

Answer: Virtuosity

In 'Virtuosity' Russell Crowe plays the role of SID 6.7, a computer generated serial killer that began his "life" as part of a police training A.I. computer program. The movie also features Denzel Washington (as Lt. Parker Barnes) and Kelly Lynch (as Madison Carter). Another actress is Kaley Cuoco. For those who don't recognise Kayley's name, she plays the role of the sexy Penny in the TV show 'The Big Bang Theory'. This quote is said by Russell Crowe when he taunts Denzel Washington during a computer generated training session.

From Quiz Memorable Movie Quotes 3

Answer: Star Wars (1977)

The quote is said by James Earl Jones, who provided the voice for the character 'Darth Vader'. Darth Vader says the quote to Admiral Motti and Governor Tarkin following a discussion about how to maintain control. Admiral Motti refers to the 'Death Star' saying, "This station is now the ultimate power in the universe!" (another well known quote). The actual actor that played 'Darth Vader' was David Prowse. The reason that Jones provided the voice for Darth Vader was because Prowse had an English accent. A former bodybuilder, David Prowse is a massive 6'5" (1.96 m) high.

From Quiz Memorable Movie Quotes 2

Answer: "The Jundland Wastes are not to be traveled lightly. Tell me, young Luke, what brings you out this far?"

The quote "The Jundland Wastes are not to be traveled lightly. Tell me, young Luke, what brings you out this far?" is from 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope'. It was said to Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill) by Alec Guinness (playing the role of Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi) when they met for the first time in the desert.

From Quiz Memorable Movie Quotes 1

Answer: Young Guns II (1990)

The sequel to 'Young Guns' that was released in 1988, 'Young Guns II' follows the exploits of Billy the Kid and his gang of cowboys. Billy the Kid is played by Emilio Estevez and he delivers a number of one line quips that are guaranteed to raise a laugh. This line is said by Emilio Estevez after he arrives at the cattle ranch of John Simpson Chisum (played by James Coburn). When it appears that Chisum's men are about to do something silly, he threatens them with the quote, while brandishing a gun.

From Quiz Never Work With Children or Animals!

Answer: Anakin Skywalker

Anakin is talking to Qui Gon Jinn when he first meets him at Watto's shop, in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", part of the prequel trilogy from George Lucas as part of the "Star Wars" saga. Here we see the origin of Darth Vader as a small boy, who is an excellent pilot with an inquisitive mind. As we have already seen "Episodes IV", "V" and "VI", we know what happens later, but not why he turned to the dark side. This begins his story.

From Quiz Quoth the Actor, "Evermore", with Apologies to Poe

Answer: always wrong

"The Bucket List", a 2007 release, is a movie about two terminally ill patients, played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, going on a road trip, trying to fulfill a wish-list of things they'd like to do before they die. This quote is said to Carter, played by Morgan Freeman, while flying to Nepal. They were discussing the matter of faith. It's filled with aphorisms such as this. The National Board of Review named it one of the top ten films of the year.

From Quiz The Roaring Forties

Answer: Mildred Pierce

The film was based on a 1941 book by James M. Cain, who also wrote 'The Postman Always Rings Twice'. Joan Crawford won the Best Actress for her role as the mother of an ungrateful daughter, played by Ann Blyth. The daughter's greed for material possessions was funded by her over indulgent mother, who took whatever work she could find to earn money. The quotation came after Veda, the daughter, discovered the waitress uniform, which she thought had been bought for a maid, belonged to her mother. The other options are also films starring Joan Crawford.

From Quiz Always Say Always Again

Answer: chatter

The full quote "I saw my whole life as if I'd already lived it... an endless parade of parties and cotillions, yachts and polo matches... always the same narrow people, the same mindless chatter. I felt like I was standing at a great precipice, with no one to pull me back, no one who cared... or even noticed." is a rather depressing reflection. This is spoken in voice-over by the old Rose DeWitt Bukater (from the movie "Titanic") on her protected, rich life that she had been living but not enjoying at the time of the fateful journey. While she is saying this, images of her younger self, sitting through a formal first class dinner, play on the screen.

From Quiz Don't Quote Me - Part 1

Answer: "I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges."

Humphrey Bogart made 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' in 1948. He and two other men go into the hills of Mexico to mine gold. They are approached by a band of banditos claiming to be Mexican Federales. When Bogart's character asks to see their badges, a classic quote is born. 'Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!' is the entire quote from the Bogart movie. 'Blazing Saddles' repeated a shortened version of this quote, and it shows up in some form or other in many movies, music, videos, etc.

From Quiz Short and Snappy Movie Quotes

Answer: The Lion in Winter

Said by Henry II of England (Peter O'Toole) after he realizes his sons are ready, willing and able to betray him for the sake of his throne. He then gets very angry and decides to annul his marriage to his queen, Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn), and marry young Princess Alais (Jane Merrow) and beget more sons. This film saw the screen debuts of Anthony Hopkins as Prince Richard, and Timothy Dalton as the young King of France, Philip. The screenplay was written by James Goldman, adapted from his own stage play; the dialogue crackles with wit and spite and the acting is superb. Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Steisand tied for Best Actress at the Academy Awards of 1969.

From Quiz Is That the Right Quote?

Answer: EdWood (1994)

Although Bela Lugosi is most often associated with saying this quote in the 1931 version of "Dracula", directed by Tod Browning. Bela Lugosi never did say "I want to suck your blood!" Some of Lugosi's costars in this film were Helen Chandler and David Manners. When Tim Burton filmed "Ed Wood" in 1994, Dr. Tom Mason (Ned Bellamy) was practicing his Bela Lugosi impersonation and said that quote in humor, which was then used in the film.

From Quiz Disney Movie Quotes

Answer: The Sword in the Stone

Merlin, a magician, shows Arthur a model plane, as he throws it out the window. It gets caught in his beard, and plummets into the moat below. Archimedes says this as he watches the plane fall into the water. Through a series of events Arthur goes from Wart to His Majesty Arthur, King of England.

From Quiz More Landmark Lines From Landmark Sci-Fi Films

Answer: Blade Runner

As the hero, Decker, played by Harrison Ford, searches for information on his replicant (clone) quarry, he finds himself at Taffy Lewis' favorite bistro in a seedy section of Los Angeles in 2019. Taffy's a wee bit recalcitrant to the newly re-recruited detective, but a few licensing threats get Decker the information he needs. Released in 1983, this was one of the most underrated sci fi films of the last thirty years, originally garnering mediocre reviews when it initially opened. Over the years, it's outstanding art direction, acting and screenwriting have stood the test of time, and it is now considered one of the true classics. Ridley Scott directed this film, and "2001"'s Douglas Trumbull was responsible for the special effects. It was based on the Philip K. Dick story "Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep". Look for Edward James Olmos, Daryl Hannah and William Sanderson in supporting roles in this film. Duck when you see Rutger Hauer!

From Quiz Terrible Movie Lines

Answer: The Matrix

"The Matrix" is about Neo (Keanu Reeves) who finds out that everyday life is all a facade. Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and his gang take him into the real world when they believe he could be the one to overthrow "the matrix". He learns that the world as we know it is just a screen, protecting humans from the truth that they are just being bred to power machines. Hugo Weaving also stars as the sinister Agent Smith. This quote comes from when a character called Cypher (Joe Pantoliano) gives Neo a handy tip that he's about to see the world in a whole new way by being plugged into "the matrix". A brilliant film in all but a terrible reference to the "Wizard of Oz"!

From Quiz Landmark Lines From Landmark Sci-Fi

Answer: Star Wars IV: A New Hope

I will always wonder why AMPAS didn't give "A New Hope" the Oscar for "Best Picture" in 1977-78. This, and other well written lines and scenes in this incredible film, mark it as the first true successor to "2001" in the annals of truly high-quality sci-fi movies. "New Hope", of course, was the very first "Star Wars" film. It tells the story of a farm boy, Luke Skywalker, on the faraway planet of Tatooine and his destiny to become a member of the august number of The Jedi Knights. In it he fights an evil universal empire, along with his friends: "Ben" Obi Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Wedge Antilles, and the person he will eventually learn is his sister, Leia Organa. The above line is spoken by Luke to an elderly Obi Wan Kenobi, right after he discovers the murder of his Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen by the Empire's Stormtroopers. Luke is, understandably, hopping mad for justice, and his massive loss is brought to light by this line and by the previous scene, where we see Luke's reaction to the sight of Beru and Owen's charred bodies. The line is further made ironic by the now well-known fact of who his father is!

From Quiz Mushy Quotes from my Favorite Movies

Answer: Ever After

This exchange of dialogue appears when Da Vinci acknowledges that Danielle loves the prince. He tries to tell her that love will conquer all problems and at the moment, her biggest problem is not being of social status suitable to marry the prince. The audience is first introduced to Leonardo da Vinci when his belongings are stolen by a gypsy, including a container in the shape of a tube. Claiming it to be a matter of life or death, the artist persuades Prince Henry to retrieve it for him. We later see that this tube holds his legendary masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. However, in real life, it was painted on wooden panel, making it impossible to roll up into a tube.

From Quiz Don't Quote Me-3

Answer: "Free to do anything."

This is the ever optimistic Tyler Durden with one of his finest quotes. He is talking to the narrator (Edward Norton) at the time. The narrator is just beginning to learn of the ever growing popularity of Fight Club and how Tyler has started up a new club called Project Mayhem. Project Mayhem aims to rid the world of privatisation and globalisation. Durden and the narrator are in a car at the time and Durden has taken his hands off the wheel. I think what Durden is trying to say is that you can do anything when you have nothing to loose. Many sports teams have used the same philosophy.

From Quiz Don't Quote Me-2

Answer: "Dead, just as good".

This was said after the second of the two main battles. In this battle the English easily account for Wallace's (Mel Gibson) men. Longshanks (Patrick McGoohan) is speaking to a group of solders who include Robert the Bruce (Angus Macfadyen), one of Wallace's supposed allies. Robert the Bruce then chases after Wallace, only to have his armor removed, revealing his identity.

From Quiz Assorted Movie Quotes....

Answer: Arsenic and Old Lace

Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant) is a bit reluctant to introduce his fiancee, Elaine, to his family, as they are - quite frankly - all a bit bonkers. He delivers this line to Elaine to explain why he isn't sure that he wants her to meet them. He feels a little better after she assures him that he is crazy too, and she wouldn't have him any other way. Poor Mortimer. The stress of impending marriage, finding out that his sweet old aunts might not quite be what they seem, bugle-playing Teddy, and an unexpected visit from his brother Jonathon (and his friend, Dr Einstein) were just too much to cope with....Cary Grant is wonderful as Mortimer, as is Peter Lorre as the nervous plastic surgeon.

From Quiz Movie Quotes with Something in Common #12

Answer: Star Wars

"Star Wars" treated moviegoers to a classic story of inter-galactic cops and robbers. We watched in awe as a small band of pure-hearted rebels fought back against the evil clutches of the Emperor, winning a significant victory in the destruction of the Empire's weapon of mass destruction - the Death Star. This line was said early in the movie, when Luke and Obi Wan were trying to return the droids to Alderan. As they attempted to begin their journey, they found themselves under attack by Imperial spaceships. Han needed time to prepare to make the jump into hyper-space, time that he wasn't being given. Luke was critical of Han's piloting, and Han responded with this quote. George Lucas directed the then virtually unknown Harrison Ford to stardom with this incredible film.

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