Arthur Daley to Terry McCann Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's

Harry was a character Cole played in four "St. Trinian's" movies.
In this, the third "St Trinian's" film, the school burned down and the girls were blamed for it. The sixth form was kidnapped, and it was up to the fourth form to come to their rescue.

Answer: The Yellow Rolls Royce

The movie chronicled the lives of three owners of a yellow Rolls Royce, from the Marquess of Frinton to Gerda Millet, an American millionairess, played by Ingrid Bergman.
Joyce was the real life niece of Nancy Astor, who was the first female Member of Parliament in the UK. Joyce Grenfell died in 1979.

Answer: Crossed Swords

The movie was based on the story 'The Prince and the Pauper' by Mark Twain and featured two boys who looked alike. One was the heir to the throne and the other was a poor beggar.
Like Henry the VIII, who was a character in the movie, Rex was married six times, and even though his wives were never executed their departures were similar - and in order were - divorced, divorced, died (leukemia), suicide, divorced, outlived.
In 1989 he was knighted.

Answer: Gladiator

This historical epic traced the life of Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius from celebrated hero to victorious gladiator.
Reed played Proximo and Crowe played Maximus. Reed died during the making of "Gladiator", and computer graphics were used to complete his scenes.

Answer: Rough Magic

"Rough Magic" took fleeing fiancée Myra (Bridget Fonda) to Mexico where she encountered a shaman who taught her the secrets of his magic.
The movie was based on a book by James Hadley Chase.
Just like Oliver Reed, Crowe has a reputation for drinking and fighting.
Of course, Reed excelled at it and Crowe is a mere beginner in comparison.

Answer: Monkeybone

This is one bizarre movie, and I'm still not sure if I enjoyed it or not.
Similar to the movie "Cool World", a cartoonist trapped in the world he created must fight his way back to the real world.
Being the daughter of Peter and the niece of Jane, it was almost obligatory for Bridget to become an actress.

Answer: Company Man

In a movie about mistaken identity, a high school teacher pretended to be a CIA agent to impress his wife. He then accidentally helped a defector, and the CIA recruited him for real. He ended up in Cuba attempting to assassinate Castro.
John's first movie was "Raging Bull" in 1980 where he was uncredited.

Answer: Galaxy Quest

Sigourney Weaver was a blond! Wow.
The cast of a cancelled science fiction TV show were recruited by real aliens to save them from an alien warlord threatening their planet.
Am I the only person who sees the parallels between this movie and "The Three Amigos" from 1986? Actors mistakened for their characters and enticed away to save the poor villagers from the bad guys. Actors finally match their characters. It's obviously a rip off.

Answer: Brian Blessed

"Prince of Thieves" was another retelling of the Robin Hood story from his imprisonment in the Holy Land to his marriage to Maid Marion.
A man of many talents, who can forget Blessed as Prince Vultan in "Flash Gordon" in 1980? Well, quite a few apparently.

Answer: Back In Business

Stand back Russia and the USA, in this movie Britain entered the space race. Unfortunately a con-man was the leader of the British contingent and with Scotland Yard's answer to Inspector Clouseau on his trail, the race didn't look to be very even.
Well done, now everyone join in with that "The Firm" classic "'Es Alright".
"Propping up the bar at the Winchester Club. A VAT on the slate please Dave and Terry's still looking for a sub. Arfur's on to a nice little earner, Terry's getting ag and the chance of an 'ernia, minding the disco down some boozer. Giving him a slap but he's on to a loser. Pound to a penny that he don't get paid on account of the recession in the used car motor trade..."
"Minder" was also memorable for the Arthur Daley phrase 'Er indoors' when talking about his wife.
Thanks to the IMDb for assistance.