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Quiz about More 1984 Movies
Quiz about More 1984 Movies

More 1984 Movies! Trivia Quiz


I have dug through the archives and come up with some more questions from some of our favorite movies from 1984! I hope that you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jlp937
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
244,171
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1670
Last 3 plays: Indigo8 (10/10), Guest 73 (3/10), KellyW72 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What type of business were the Bauer brothers involved in, for the movie "Splash"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which one of these films was centered around the Christmas holiday? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Bill Murray only took the role of Dr. Peter Venkman in "Ghost Busters" if Columbia Pictures would finance "The Razor's Edge".


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following, former "Second City TV" performers had a cameo appearance in "The Wild Life"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Edwina Cutwater was on her death bed, so she hired a guru to transfer her soul into a younger woman's body. Something went terribly wrong and her soul ended up sharing a body with a man. Do you remember this comedy from 1984? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following actors did not have a role in "The Bachelor Party"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "The Hotel New Hampshire" was directed by Tony Richardson.


Question 8 of 10
8. What was the name of Gilbert's girlfriend in "Revenge of the Nerds"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was Catherine Mary Stewart's character's name in "Night of the Comet"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "It will bring them together. It will tear them apart. It's where they will make their stand". This is the tagline for which 1984 film? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What type of business were the Bauer brothers involved in, for the movie "Splash"?

Answer: Produce

Allen and Freddie Bauer were in the family business of fruits and vegetables. Tom Hanks was not the first one considered for the role of Allen Bauer. It was offered to Bill Murray, John Travolta, and Dudley Moore, but all of them turned the role down.
2. Which one of these films was centered around the Christmas holiday?

Answer: Gremlins

"Gremlins" was the classic film about the cute little furballs that turned into ugly green monsters when they got wet. Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Corey Feldman starred in this horror fantasy from 1984.
3. Bill Murray only took the role of Dr. Peter Venkman in "Ghost Busters" if Columbia Pictures would finance "The Razor's Edge".

Answer: True

"The Razor's Edge" was an epic film of one man's journey of self discovery. This was one of Bill's first attempts at a dramatic role. Although the film was well received by critics, it did not prove to be a box office hit. Both "Ghost Busters" and "The Razor's Edge" were released in the United States in 1984.
4. Which of the following, former "Second City TV" performers had a cameo appearance in "The Wild Life"?

Answer: Rick Moranis

"The Wild Life" chronicled the wild antics of several groups of friends who were coming into adulthood. Rick portrayed Harry in this 1984 teen comedy. "Second City TV" aired from 1976 to 1981 and Rick was a cast member for the last two years of the show.
5. Edwina Cutwater was on her death bed, so she hired a guru to transfer her soul into a younger woman's body. Something went terribly wrong and her soul ended up sharing a body with a man. Do you remember this comedy from 1984?

Answer: All of Me

Carl Reiner directed this comedy that starred Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin as a mismatched duo who ended up falling in love with one another. Both Martin and Tomlin were nominated for Golden Globes, in leading roles, for their performances in this film.
6. Which of the following actors did not have a role in "The Bachelor Party"?

Answer: Rick Gassko

Tom Hanks starred opposite Tawney Kitean in this 1984 comedy. Rick Gassko was Tom's character's name. Paul Reiser and Kelly McGillis were originally considered for the lead roles.
7. "The Hotel New Hampshire" was directed by Tony Richardson.

Answer: True

This tale followed one family's struggle with lifes ups and downs. The all-star cast included Rob Lowe, Jodie Foster, and Beau Bridges.
8. What was the name of Gilbert's girlfriend in "Revenge of the Nerds"?

Answer: Judy

Michelle Meyrink played Judy, the Omega Mu, who won Gilbert's heart in this 1984 college comedy. Michelle Meyrink retired from the business in 1988. Her last screen performance was in the teen drama "Permanent Record" opposite Keanu Reeves.
9. What was Catherine Mary Stewart's character's name in "Night of the Comet"?

Answer: Regina Belmont

The original title of this movie was going to be "Teenage Mutant Horror Comet Zombies". The plot of this movie centered around two young teenagers who had to fight off zombies that were created by a major comet that hit the earth and destroyed almost the entire human population. Co-starring in this film with Stewart were Kelli Maroney and Mary Wornov.
10. "It will bring them together. It will tear them apart. It's where they will make their stand". This is the tagline for which 1984 film?

Answer: The River

The Garvey family has had many struggles. They have faced foreclosure, major accidents, and then they were faced with the biggest test of all, a major rain storm. They banded together to stop the storm from destroying their farm and their lives. Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek starred in this family drama.
Source: Author jlp937

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