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1. Two FBI agents are sent to a small town after three civil rights activists are reported missing. The town is bubbling over with racial tension and there is a strong presence of the Ku Klux Klan. The agents have very different ways of interacting with the people of the town but when the bodies of the activists are found they must come together to solve the crime. Name this movie starring Gene Hackman and set in the 1960s.
2. Cecilia escapes her dull and lonely life by going to the movies. Whilst watching the latest movie, the lead male character (Tom Baxter) comes out of the movie and into her life. They fall in love, but trouble lies ahead when other versions of Tom are escaping from the movie in other movie theatres. Who plays Cecilia in "The Purple Rose of Cairo" (1985)?
3. Reporter Kimberly Wells, her cameraman and her sound operator stumble on a cover up at a nuclear power plant. The safety of the workers as well as those in the local area are being put at risk. With the help of the plant supervisor they are determined to go public with the truth. Name this movie starring Jane Fonda.
4. "The Last King of Scotland" (2006) is the story of Nicholas Garrigan, a Scottish doctor who leaves his home to travel to Uganda. He becomes the personal doctor (and friend) of dictator Idi Amin. Nicholas becomes more than just a doctor and is relied on for political advice. As years go by Nicholas begins to see the brutality of Amin's regime. Name the actor who portrays Idi Amin.
5. "My Own Private Idaho" (1991) follows Mike and Scott who are best friends and hustlers. They live on the street and sell themselves to earn money. Together they go in search of Mike's birth mother and on the way they learn more about themselves and each other. River Phoenix plays Mike; name the actor who plays Scott.
6. "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2003) is the third film in the "Mariachi Trilogy". It follows the story of El Mariachi and his involvement in saving the life of the president of Mexico whilst seeking revenge on those who murdered his wife. Who plays El Mariachi?
7. John Weston is sent by local law enforcement to go undercover at the rodeo. He is asked to see if he can catch the people who are murdering the other contestants. Along the way he falls in love with local girl Marjorie Carter. John Wayne stars in this Western from 1934. Name the movie.
8. Robin Williams stars as a funny, outspoken DJ who is assigned to the Armed Services Radio station during the war. He is very popular with the soldiers but he angers the management who thinks he is too unorthodox. Name this movie.
9. "Shanghai Noon" (2000) tells the story of a Chinese imperial guard who is searching for a kidnapped princess and a train robber who team up and go on an action packed adventure. Name the actors who play Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon.
10. A young French woman begins an affair with an older American man who is trying to get over the death of his wife. They do not reveal their names or any other personal information to each other and their affair is based only on sex. Later the man reveals he wants to start a proper relationship with her and tells her he loves her. This revelation sparks an aggressive response from the woman. Name this movie starring Marlon Brando.
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