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Quiz about Memorable Films of the Sixties
Quiz about Memorable Films of the Sixties

Memorable Films of the Sixties Quiz


Are you an expert on movies from the sixties? Prove it by answering all ten questions correctly.

A photo quiz by nmerr. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
nmerr
Time
3 mins
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Photo Quiz
Quiz #
378,505
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
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Question 1 of 10
1. Paul Newman and Robert Redford teamed up to star in several films, one of which had them leading a group of outlaws. Directed by George Roy Hill and co-starring Strother Martin and Katharine Ross, name this memorable 1969 film. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which 1961 film featured Audrey Hepburn as society girl Holly Golightly, and included the memorable theme song "Moon River?" Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which 1962 epic film, based on the life and military career of Thomas Edward Lawrence, starred Peter O'Toole in one of his greatest roles? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Academy Award-winning musical, inspired by Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," showcased exciting but technically difficult choreography and musical score by Leonard Bernstein? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Writer Truman Capote wrote a factual novel which was published in 1966 and went on to receive critical acclaim. It tells the story of the murder of a family in rural Kansas in 1959. The film, based on the book, came out in 1967. Both the book and movie have the same title. What is it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. One of my all-time favorite films of the '60s starred actors Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. The movie was based on a spy novel written by Alistair MacLean. A group of British special forces are sent to infiltrate a German castle to rescue a U.S. Army General. Which action-packed film is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who can forget Alfred Hitchcock's cautionary tale about an avian attack on a small California town? Name this 1963 film. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. If you take a spoonful of sugar, add stars Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and two adorable children, you might figure out the name of this entertaining movie filled with magic, singing, and dancing. What is the title? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Billy Wilder directed a memorable film about a lonely insurance worker who starts climbing the corporate ladder when he allows his boss and other managers to use his New York apartment for extra-marital affairs. Name this film. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If you enjoy watching movies about zombies, then you'll have no problem guessing the title of this 1968 film, directed by George Romero. It led the way for other movies of that ilk. What is the title of this film? Hint



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1. Paul Newman and Robert Redford teamed up to star in several films, one of which had them leading a group of outlaws. Directed by George Roy Hill and co-starring Strother Martin and Katharine Ross, name this memorable 1969 film.

Answer: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Redford and Newman made a great film pair and they played off each other well. Harry Longabaugh (Sundance Kid) and Robert Leroy Parker (Butch Cassidy) were wanted for horse theft, cattle rustling, and robbing trains during the Old West days. The law was hot on their trail so they decided to flee to Bolivia where they were supposedly killed.

This scenario has been challenged by some, particularly family members, who question its validity and believe the outlaws returned to their roots in Utah. The truth remains a mystery.
2. Which 1961 film featured Audrey Hepburn as society girl Holly Golightly, and included the memorable theme song "Moon River?"

Answer: Breakfast at Tiffany's

Truman Capote made it clear that Holly was not a prostitute but a small-town girl with dreams and aspirations. Holly's opinions were decidedly her own and she didn't mind sharing them with others. George Peppard co-starred as the film's narrator as well as Holly's neighbor and love interest. Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe for the role but due to a contract dispute, Hepburn was chosen. I can't imagine any actress who could have made the role of Holly Golightly her own better than Audrey Hepburn did.
3. Which 1962 epic film, based on the life and military career of Thomas Edward Lawrence, starred Peter O'Toole in one of his greatest roles?

Answer: Lawrence of Arabia

David Lean directed this historic film about the exploits of the military officer T.E. Lawrence. Lawrence was an archeologist and spent a great deal of time traveling the Middle East in this capacity before becoming a British intelligence officer. Without any official military training, Lawrence led missions, some of them dangerous, behind enemy lines during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in 1916.

He later enlisted in the Royal Air Force under an assumed name. Ironically, in 1935, despite leading dangerous military missions, T.E. Lawrence died from massive brain injuries resulting from a motorbike accident.

He was 46 years old.
4. Which Academy Award-winning musical, inspired by Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," showcased exciting but technically difficult choreography and musical score by Leonard Bernstein?

Answer: West Side Story

Natalie Wood starred as Maria with Richard Beymer as her star-crossed lover, Tony. Wood was not a singer so her singing voice was dubbed by vocalist Marni Nixon who famously lent her trained voice to other Hollywood singing roles. In my opinion, "West Side Story" has some of the most energetic and stunningly executed choreography in the history of film musicals. Jerome Robbins perfectly coordinated his choreography with Bernstein's jazz score, complete with irregular tempos and dissonant chords.
5. Writer Truman Capote wrote a factual novel which was published in 1966 and went on to receive critical acclaim. It tells the story of the murder of a family in rural Kansas in 1959. The film, based on the book, came out in 1967. Both the book and movie have the same title. What is it?

Answer: In Cold Blood

The entire Clutter family was murdered by two former inmates, Perry Smith and Dick Hickock, who were given false information about a stash of cash that Herbert Clutter supposedly kept hidden in a safe in his home. The senseless killings led to the executions of Smith and Hickock by the state of Kansas. Capote became interested in the story and went to Kansas to interview family and friends.

The book is not without its detractors. Some have questioned whether or not Capote embellished the story and misquoted family members. Regardless, the book remained in print for over 50 years.
6. One of my all-time favorite films of the '60s starred actors Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. The movie was based on a spy novel written by Alistair MacLean. A group of British special forces are sent to infiltrate a German castle to rescue a U.S. Army General. Which action-packed film is it?

Answer: Where Eagles Dare

The setting of the film was Germany during World War II, although it was actually filmed in Austria. The small group of elite British soldiers and one American are sent to Bavaria to rescue a U.S. General who had been captured by the Germans. With little information to go on and fighting the cold, snow and fatigue, the motley group manage to infiltrate the castle after some harrowing escapes.
7. Who can forget Alfred Hitchcock's cautionary tale about an avian attack on a small California town? Name this 1963 film.

Answer: The Birds

Daphne du Maurier wrote the story upon which the film was based. The inexplicable nature of the avian attacks is part of what makes the story so creepy. The other part belongs to the great director himself. Minimal use of music and slow buildup of terror are hallmarks of Hitchcock at his best. The film starred Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, and Rod Taylor.
8. If you take a spoonful of sugar, add stars Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and two adorable children, you might figure out the name of this entertaining movie filled with magic, singing, and dancing. What is the title?

Answer: Mary Poppins

Based on a series of children's books written by P.L. Travers, "Mary Poppins" is about the ideal nanny. Along with her magical umbrella, she suddenly appears one day at the London home of the Banks family. The family desperately need cheering-up, especially children Jane and Michael. Mary succeeds spectacularly. Combining live action and animation, the film is a feast for the eyes and ears. Dick Van Dyke played the role of Mary's friend Bert and some critics have criticized his unconvincing Cockney accent.

In my opinion, he more than made up for it since he's so likeable and a natural entertainer.
9. Billy Wilder directed a memorable film about a lonely insurance worker who starts climbing the corporate ladder when he allows his boss and other managers to use his New York apartment for extra-marital affairs. Name this film.

Answer: The Apartment

Jack Lemmon played the role of C.C. Baxter, an office worker in an insurance company who leads a mundane life until he meets an elevator operator, Fran Kubelik, played by Shirley MacLaine. Unbeknownst to him, she is having an affair with his boss, the married Jeff Sheldrake. Meanwhile, Baxter lends out his New York apartment for the corporation's managers and their girlfriends, something he starts to regret once he becomes romantically interested in Fran. Fred MacMurray played so many nice-guy roles in his film career that it was a welcome change to watch him play a not-so-nice guy.
10. If you enjoy watching movies about zombies, then you'll have no problem guessing the title of this 1968 film, directed by George Romero. It led the way for other movies of that ilk. What is the title of this film?

Answer: Night of the Living Dead

Although this movie was low-budget, it has gained a cult following over the years. A group of young people are stranded in an old farmhouse while the dead suddenly rise up from the graves and surround them with deadly intentions. How will they escape the horror? Or will they? By the way, all the titles in the wrong answers are actual titles of real films.
Source: Author nmerr

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