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Quiz about Popular Movies of 1979
Quiz about Popular Movies of 1979

Popular Movies of 1979 Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the popular movies of the year 1979. I will give you some information about the movie and you select the correct answer. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,787
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1965
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Joanna leaves her workaholic husband, Ted, and small son. Ted has to readjust to his new life of caring for his child alone. When Joanna comes back and decides she wants her son back, a bitter custody battle ensues. Name this Oscar wining movie starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Monty Python team brings us the comedy movie "Life of Brian". It tells the story of Brian who is born at the same time as Jesus but in a different stable. During his life time he is constantly being mistaken for the Messiah. Who plays Brian? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. George and Kathy move into a large house with their three children. A family were murdered there years before and now the new tenants have to deal with the evil spirits that seem to be tied to the house. Name this horror movie starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "The Jerk" is a comedy that tells the story of Navin, a white man who was raised by a black family. He is seen as a fool because of his naivety and sheltered upbringing. He decides to leave home and this is where his troubles begin. Name the actor who plays Navin.
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Sonny is a former rodeo star, but now advertises cereal wearing a 'light up' suit. He learns that they have drugged the horse he is co starring with so he steals it and they ride off together. Name this movie starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "The Rose" tells the story of a rock star whose life is spiraling out of control. Rose is an alcoholic and her manager is demanding and greedy. Her lifestyle of alcohol and drugs, as well as constant touring, lead her to breaking point. Name the actress who plays Rose. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Al Pacino plays lawyer Arthur Kirkland who is blackmailed to defend a judge who is charged with rape. Name this courtroom drama starring Jack Warden as Judge Francis Rayford. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Mad Max" tells the story of the after effects of the apocalypse in Australia. Max is a policeman who has seen many horrific crimes being committed by rage filled bikers. His world is torn apart when a gang murders his family and Max vows to seek revenge. Name the actor who plays Max. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. George is a 42 year old composer and has a long term girlfriend named Samantha. George becomes infatuated with a young woman named Jenny, who is half his age. Name this movie starring Dudley Moore and Bo Derek. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Alien" (1979) is a science fiction/horror film starring Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, a crew member aboard a commercial spaceship. The alien in question is an aggressive creature who hunts and attacks the crew of the spaceship, Nostromo. Name the director of this Oscar winning movie. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Joanna leaves her workaholic husband, Ted, and small son. Ted has to readjust to his new life of caring for his child alone. When Joanna comes back and decides she wants her son back, a bitter custody battle ensues. Name this Oscar wining movie starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep.

Answer: Kramer vs. Kramer

"Kramer vs. Kramer" was directed by Robert Benton and written by Avery Corman and Robert Benton. It won five Oscars and four Golden Globes. At the time of filming Dustin Hoffman was going through a messy divorce himself and often used the emotions he was feeling to enhance his acting.
2. The Monty Python team brings us the comedy movie "Life of Brian". It tells the story of Brian who is born at the same time as Jesus but in a different stable. During his life time he is constantly being mistaken for the Messiah. Who plays Brian?

Answer: Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman played the role of Brian. He was born in 1941 in Leicestershire, England. The movie was directed by Terry Jones. In 1969, Chapman formed the comedy group Monty Python with his friends John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam. Graham Chapman passed away in 1989 aged 48.
3. George and Kathy move into a large house with their three children. A family were murdered there years before and now the new tenants have to deal with the evil spirits that seem to be tied to the house. Name this horror movie starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder.

Answer: The Amityville Horror

"The Amityville Horror" (1979) was written by Sandor Stern and Jay Anson and directed by Stuart Rosenberg. It was nominated for one Oscar and one Golden Globe. There have been several sequels, remakes and spin offs since (some official, some not) such as "Amityville II: The Possession" (1982) and "The Amityville Curse" (1990).
4. "The Jerk" is a comedy that tells the story of Navin, a white man who was raised by a black family. He is seen as a fool because of his naivety and sheltered upbringing. He decides to leave home and this is where his troubles begin. Name the actor who plays Navin.

Answer: Steve Martin

Steve Martin was born in 1945 in Texas, USA. "The Jerk" (1979) was his first starring role, which he co wrote with Michael Elias and Carl Gottlieb. It was directed by Carl Reiner. Steve Martin plays two roles in this movie, Navin and a cat juggler called Pig Eye Jackson.
5. Sonny is a former rodeo star, but now advertises cereal wearing a 'light up' suit. He learns that they have drugged the horse he is co starring with so he steals it and they ride off together. Name this movie starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

Answer: The Electric Horseman

"The Electric Horseman" (1979) was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Paul Gaer, Robert Garland and Shelly Burton. It was nominated for one Oscar. Robert Redford bought the horse after the film was completed and he had him for 18 years until the horse passed away. Director Sydney Pollack has a cameo role in the film.
6. "The Rose" tells the story of a rock star whose life is spiraling out of control. Rose is an alcoholic and her manager is demanding and greedy. Her lifestyle of alcohol and drugs, as well as constant touring, lead her to breaking point. Name the actress who plays Rose.

Answer: Bette Midler

Bette Midler was born in 1945 in Hawaii, USA. She was nominated for an Oscar and won two Golden Globes for her role as Rose. "The Rose" (1979) was directed by Mark Rydell and written by Bo Goldman and Bill Kerby. The movie is loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin.
7. Al Pacino plays lawyer Arthur Kirkland who is blackmailed to defend a judge who is charged with rape. Name this courtroom drama starring Jack Warden as Judge Francis Rayford.

Answer: ...And Justice For All

"...And Justice For All" (1979) was directed by Norman Jewison and written by Valerie Curtin and Barry Levinson. It was nominated for two Oscars and one Golden Globe. Al Pacino prepared for his role by talking to attorneys and researching the legal profession.
8. "Mad Max" tells the story of the after effects of the apocalypse in Australia. Max is a policeman who has seen many horrific crimes being committed by rage filled bikers. His world is torn apart when a gang murders his family and Max vows to seek revenge. Name the actor who plays Max.

Answer: Mel Gibson

"Mad Max" (1979) was directed by George Miller and he co wrote it with James McCausland and Byron Kennedy. Mel Gibson played the role of Max and it was his first starring role. Some of Mel Gibson's other movies include "Lethal Weapon" (1987), "Braveheart" (1995) and "Signs" (2002).
9. George is a 42 year old composer and has a long term girlfriend named Samantha. George becomes infatuated with a young woman named Jenny, who is half his age. Name this movie starring Dudley Moore and Bo Derek.

Answer: 10

"10" (1979) was written and directed by Blake Edwards. It was nominated for two Oscars and five Golden Globes. It was the first starring role for Bo Derek. She was 22 at the time of filming.
10. "Alien" (1979) is a science fiction/horror film starring Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, a crew member aboard a commercial spaceship. The alien in question is an aggressive creature who hunts and attacks the crew of the spaceship, Nostromo. Name the director of this Oscar winning movie.

Answer: Ridley Scott

"Alien" (1979) was directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. It won one Oscar and two BAFTAs. Ridley Scott was born in 1937 in Tyne and Wear, England. Other movies that he has directed include "Blade Runner" (1982), "G.I. Jane" (1997) and "Exodus: Gods and Kings" (2014).
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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