Movie Quiz: Fletch: 10 Questions | Movies

Answer: J. Edgar Hoover

He uses Harry S. Truman with the Stanwyks, G. Gordon Liddy with the airplane mechanics and Ted Nugent with Alan Stanwyk. Fletch constantly uses false names to hide his real identity as a newspaper reporter.

Answer: The Los Angeles Lakers

This funny scene shows fake "highlights" of Fletch playing for the Lakers. During the game, Fletch is covered by five opponents and still manages to prevail. "Look how he shakes off four, five defenders with ease."
Kareem Abdul Jabar and broadcast legend Chick Hearn appear in this sequence. 99 is Fletch's jersey number.

Answer: New deodorant

Frank is Fletch's boss in the movie, played by Richard Libertini. Fletch wants to go to Utah to investigate the expensive property that Alan supposedly bought. Frank is originally opposed to the idea. "Say yes, Frank. I'll buy you some new deodorant."

Answer: A shepherd

"A shepherd. I tend sheep.
"Fletch gets set up on drug possession charges and is hauled to the police station because of his investigation of drugs on the beach. After his arrest, Fletch suspects the police are involved somehow.

Answer: Tommy Lasorda

"I hate Tommy Lasorda!"
Fletch is in the chief's office after being set up for drug possession charges. After he breaks Tommy Lasorda's picture, the chief threatens to kill him and make it look like self defence if Fletch doesn't stop snooping around.
Tommy Lasorda and Fletch were featured in a scene in which Fletch has to come in as a relief pitcher. Unfortunately for Fletch, the hitter is so small that he walks him on four pitches. The scene was cut from the final film version.

Answer: Ajax

Fletch goes to the airport to check out Alan Stanwyk's plane. After the visit, he realizes that Alan is bringing drugs into the US from South America.
Fletch's character "Gordo" is a fan favorite and is reincarnated in "Fletch Lives".

Answer: Quaker State

"No, make that Quaker State"
Fletch is checking in on Alan Stanwyk's flying habits in this scene. He asks the mechanics for motor oil, ball bearings and gauze.

Answer: Michael Ritchie

Unfortunately, Michael Ritchie passed away and won't be directing any "Fletch" sequels. Michael Ritchie directed other movies such as "The Bad News Bears", "The Golden Child", "Diggstown" and "Cops and Robbersons"

Answer: Frieda

Frieda is Fletch's imaginary secretary. He is interviewing Mr. Boyd to find out more about Alan's real estate purchase in Provo, Utah. Kenneth Mars plays Stanton Boyd, father of Gail and owner of Boyd Aviation.

"Who are you again?
I'm Frieda's boss.
Who's Frieda?
My secretary."

Answer: Jerry

Jerry Karlan is his name. He is played by Joe Don Baker. Chief Karlan threatens to kill Fletch (and make it look like self-defence) if he doesn't stop his investigation of drugs on the beach. Chief Karlan ends up getting whacked in the head by Gail Stanwyk and goes to jail.