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Quiz about Top Movies of 1983
Quiz about Top Movies of 1983

Top Movies of 1983 Trivia Quiz


Please be so kind as to allow me the indulgence of taking a look at my top ten film list from the year 1983. Obviously, this is based on opinion (and limited only to films I've actually seen) but I hope you find it interesting and worth your time, enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
245,631
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Top 10% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The boys from Monty Python gave their fans one last reason to smile in 1983, an hilarious full length feature film entitled 'The Meaning of Life'. And if that wasn't enough, they added an extra featurette, directed by Terry Gilliam. What is the name of this 16-minute short feature that played just before the full-length 'Meaning of Life'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. One of my favorite films from 1983 features a story about a spoiled, wealthy white man whose life is swapped with a down-and-out black man, living on the streets, and all of this is precipitated by a one dollar bet between two miserly brothers who run a commodities trading firm. What hilarious film fits this description? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'A Christmas Story' has simply become a Christmas classic. This charming little film tells the story of a boy and his relentless pursuit of a Red Ryder BB gun. What is the name of the boy featured in this holiday gem? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. And now for some serious stuff! 'Danton' is the story of certain members of the French Committee for Public Safety, including Danton himself and the powerful Robespierre, who struggle for power during the French Reign of Terror. What respected French actor pulls off a marvelous performance in the title role? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'The Right Stuff' is certainly one of the most well made films of 1983, and it features a colossal cast, including Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Sam Shepard, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Quaid. What is the subject of this inspirational historical drama? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the third and final installment of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, namely 'The Return of the Jedi', we see Luke Skywalker attempt to overcome the evil of the emperor's hold over his father, Darth Vader. Meanwhile, Luke's friends attempt to destroy a new and improved Death Star. Who directed this third and final film of the original trilogy? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. An American corporate executive, played by Peter Riegert, is sent to Scotland in order to purchase an entire fishing village for an oil company. There, he finds himself charmed by the local people and the culture. What is this lovely little Bill Forsyth-directed film called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 'L'Argent' is a fascinating study of class and corruption, inspired by Leo Tolstoy's short story entitled 'The Forged Coupon'. It is also the last film directed by what great French auteur? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One of my favorite films of 1983 was 'Terms of Endearment'. Based on the novel by Larry McMurtry, it featured the directing of James L. Brooks, and the acting of all but which of the following? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Al Pacino is a petty crook from Cuba who creates a criminal empire via cocaine trafficking. Unfortunately, his ruthlessness and insistence on complete control of those around him eventually help to bring about his destruction. What ultraviolent, but highly stylized, 1983 film by Brian de Palma fits this description?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The boys from Monty Python gave their fans one last reason to smile in 1983, an hilarious full length feature film entitled 'The Meaning of Life'. And if that wasn't enough, they added an extra featurette, directed by Terry Gilliam. What is the name of this 16-minute short feature that played just before the full-length 'Meaning of Life'?

Answer: The Crimson Permanent Assurance

Both 'The Meaning of Life' and 'The Crimson Permanent Assurance' are terribly funny, well-wrought films. Though 'Crimson' features mostly additional actors not affiliated with Monty Python, several members of the Python crew make cameos. The story is about the revolt of a group of very aged employees at an insurance firm, and how they then use the building in which the firm is housed as a pirate ship in order to raid Wall Street. Strange, but it works!

'The Meaning of Life' is co-directed by Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam. It is the last collaborative effort of the magnificent comedy team of Python, Python, Python, Spam, Python, Python and Python.
2. One of my favorite films from 1983 features a story about a spoiled, wealthy white man whose life is swapped with a down-and-out black man, living on the streets, and all of this is precipitated by a one dollar bet between two miserly brothers who run a commodities trading firm. What hilarious film fits this description?

Answer: Trading Places

'Trading Places' could possibly be the career triumph of John Landis, except that he also directed 'Animal House' and 'The Blues Brothers'. Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd are perfect in their roles as Billy Valentine, a street swindler, and Louis Winthorpe, another swindler, but one with a nice suit and fat bank account. Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy bring some old Hollywood charm with their performances as the Duke brothers.
3. 'A Christmas Story' has simply become a Christmas classic. This charming little film tells the story of a boy and his relentless pursuit of a Red Ryder BB gun. What is the name of the boy featured in this holiday gem?

Answer: Ralphie

Ralphie is played by Peter Billingsley in 'A Christmas Story', but it's really his parents who steal the show. Darren McGavin plays Ralphie's crotchety old father, while Melinda Dillon is Ralphie's well-meaning, but occasionally overbearing mother. The film is based on a magnificent little yarn by storyteller Jean Shepherd.
4. And now for some serious stuff! 'Danton' is the story of certain members of the French Committee for Public Safety, including Danton himself and the powerful Robespierre, who struggle for power during the French Reign of Terror. What respected French actor pulls off a marvelous performance in the title role?

Answer: Gerard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu is overwhelming as French revolutionary Georges Danton, while Polish actor Wojciech Pszoniak submits a masterful performance as the cagey Maximilien Robespierre. The film is directed by another Pole, namely the great Andrzej Wajda. It's a must see!
5. 'The Right Stuff' is certainly one of the most well made films of 1983, and it features a colossal cast, including Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Sam Shepard, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Quaid. What is the subject of this inspirational historical drama?

Answer: The Mercury astronauts

Philip Kaufman directed this film that is based on the book by Tom Wolfe. Sam Shepard played airman Chuck Yeager in the movie, and Yeager himself can be seen in a cameo during the bar scene.
6. In the third and final installment of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, namely 'The Return of the Jedi', we see Luke Skywalker attempt to overcome the evil of the emperor's hold over his father, Darth Vader. Meanwhile, Luke's friends attempt to destroy a new and improved Death Star. Who directed this third and final film of the original trilogy?

Answer: Richard Marquand

Lucas handed over the directing control of 'The Empire Strikes Back' to Irvin Kershner after having directed the original 'Star Wars'. In the third installment Richard Marquand gets his shot at directing the 'Star Wars' gang. Marquand's most notable film, besides this, one is 1985's 'Jagged Edge'.
7. An American corporate executive, played by Peter Riegert, is sent to Scotland in order to purchase an entire fishing village for an oil company. There, he finds himself charmed by the local people and the culture. What is this lovely little Bill Forsyth-directed film called?

Answer: Local Hero

If you haven't seen 'Local Hero' yet, you simply must. Not only is it beautifully filmed, it is also charming and uplifting. In addition, it features Burt Lancaster in one of his quirkiest film roles, as an eccentric oil executive.
8. 'L'Argent' is a fascinating study of class and corruption, inspired by Leo Tolstoy's short story entitled 'The Forged Coupon'. It is also the last film directed by what great French auteur?

Answer: Robert Bresson

Robert Bresson's last film 'L'Argent' is considered by many to be one of his best. Bresson was especially well-skilled at creating memorable images on film, which is no surprise considering that he was trained to be a painter.
9. One of my favorite films of 1983 was 'Terms of Endearment'. Based on the novel by Larry McMurtry, it featured the directing of James L. Brooks, and the acting of all but which of the following?

Answer: Robert Duvall

Both Nicholson and MacLaine took home Oscars for their roles in the film, and Brooks won the Best Director Oscar as well. The film also won for Best Picture, and Brooks took home a second award for Best Screenplay. Along with the cast members mentioned, Jeff Daniels, John Lithgow and Danny DeVito also appear.
10. Al Pacino is a petty crook from Cuba who creates a criminal empire via cocaine trafficking. Unfortunately, his ruthlessness and insistence on complete control of those around him eventually help to bring about his destruction. What ultraviolent, but highly stylized, 1983 film by Brian de Palma fits this description?

Answer: Scarface

'Scarface' is not one for the faint-hearted. Al Pacino is marvelous, if not a bit over the top, in this powerful film, and he is supported by good performances from Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Robert Loggia, among others. Make sure that you haven't eaten for at least 8 hours before seeing this film!

Thank you for trying this quiz, I hope you have enjoyed it. Please feel free to give me any feedback you desire regarding the movies selected herein!
Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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