Who Directed the Movie? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Dennis Dugan

"Big Daddy" was released in 1999 and is about Sonny Koufax, a slacker who poses as Julian McGrath's father, a child who was dropped off on his doorstep. As the movie progresses, social worker Arthur Brooks discovers Sonny's true identity and the inconsistencies in his earlier claims. Brooks then removes Julian from Sonny's custody, leading to a court appearance where Kevin, Sonny's roommate, realizes he is Julian's biological father.

Actors in the film include Adam Sandler as Sonny Koufax, Jon Stewart as Kevin Gerrity, Dylan and Cole Sprouse as Julian McGrath, and Josh Mostel as Arthur Brooks.

Dennis Dugan was born on September 5, 1946, in Illinois, United States. He started his acting career in 1968, and the first movie he starred in was "Night Call Nurses" (1972) as Kit, and the first film he directed was "Problem Child" (1990).

Answer: John Hughes

"Uncle Buck" was released in 1989 and is about an uncle who has to come and watch his brother Bob's children, Tia, Miles, and Maizy, while he and his wife Cindy go to Indianapolis after her father has a heart attack.

Actors in the film include John Candy as Uncle Buck, Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell, Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell, Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell, Elaine Bromka as Cindy Russell, and Garrett M. Brown as Bob Russell.

John Hughes was born on February 18, 1950, in Michigan, United States. The first movie he starred in was "National Lampoon's Class Reunion" (1982), but he was uncredited. The first movie John Hughes directed was "Sixteen Candles" (1984).

Answer: James Cameron

The film "Titanic", released in 1997, is a romantic disaster film depicting the sinking of the RMS Titanic and the intertwined narrative of Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater. The plot revolves around two different social classes, with Rose being a privileged first-class passenger and Jack being a poverty-stricken third-class passenger. Their fateful encounter occurs as Jack prevents Rose from jumping off the ship due to the pressures put on her by her family. Despite initial resistance, Rose eventually realizes her affection for Jack over her fiancé.

Actors in the film include Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater, Billy Zane as Caledon "Cal" Hockley, Frances Fisher as Ruth DeWitt Bukater, Gloria Stuart as modern-day Rose Dawson Calvert, and Kathy Bates as Margaret "Molly" Brown.

James Cameron was born on August 16, 1954, in Ontario, Canada. The first movie he directed, wrote, and produced was "Xenogenesis" (1978).

Answer: Robert Zemeckis

"Cast Away" was released in 2000 and is about a FedEx cargo plane that crashes into the Pacific Ocean during a violent storm. Chuck Noland, the sole survivor of the flight, gets stranded on an island for four years.

Actors in the film include Tom Hanks as Charles "Chuck" Noland, Helen Hunt as Kelly Frears-Lovett, and Nick Searcy as Stan.

Robert Zemeckis was born on May 14, 1952, in Illinois, United States. The first movie he directed and wrote was "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (1978).

Answer: Danny DeVito

"Matilda" was released in 1996 and is about a six-year-old child with great intelligence. Her parents, Harry and Zinnia, mistreat her. They also refuse to admit her into school, but after selling a car to Miss Trunchbull, who is the principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School, Matilda is sent to school. She gains and controls her powers by thinking of people who have mistreated her. At the end of the movie, Matilda is adopted by Miss Honey, who was her teacher, and doesn't need to use her powers again.

Actors in the film include Danny DeVito as Harry Wormwood, Rhea Perlman as Zinnia Wormwood, Mara Wilson as Matilda Wormwood, Embeth Davidtz as Jennifer Honey, and Pam Ferris as Agatha Trunchbull.

Danny DeVito was born on November 17, 1944, in Neptune, New Jersey, United States. The first movie Danny DeVito starred in was "Dreams of Glass" (1970) as Thug. The first film he directed was "The Selling of Vince D'Angelo" (1982).

Answer: Alfred Hitchcock

In 1960, the film "Psycho" was released, featuring the character Norman Bates, proprietor of the Bates Motel. After Norman murders his mother and her lover, he adopts a split personality, embodying both himself and his mother. This dual persona is triggered whenever Norman becomes infatuated with a woman, leading to the surfacing of his mother's identity, which results in the woman's demise.

Actors in the film include Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, Vera Miles as Lila Crane, John Gavin as Sam Loomis, Martin Balsam as private investigator Milton Arbogast, John McIntire as Deputy Sheriff Al Chambers, and Janet Leigh as Marion Crane.

Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899, in Essex, England. The first movie he directed was "Number 13" (1922), but it was unfinished.

Answer: Richard Donner

"Lethal Weapon 2" was released in 1989 and is about Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh having to protect a witness while investigating South African diplomats for laundering drug money.

Actors in the film include Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Steve Kahan as Captain Murphy, and Joe Pesci as Leo Getz.

Richard Donner was born on April 24, 1930, in New York City, New York, United States. The first movie he directed was "X-15" (1961).

Answer: Frank Darabont

"The Shawshank Redemption", released in 1994, is a critically acclaimed American drama film that delves into the life of Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongly convicted of the double homicide of his wife and her lover. The film portrays Dufresne's journey of navigating the complexities of prison life while forging an enduring friendship with fellow inmate Ellis "Red" Redding.

Actors in the film include Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding, Bob Gunton as Samuel Norton, and James Whitmore as Brooks Hatlen.

Frank Darabont was born on January 28, 1959, in Montbéliard, France. The first movie he directed was "The Woman in the Room" (1978), based on a short story by Stephen King.

Answer: Andy Tennant

The film "Sweet Home Alabama" made its debut in 2002. It follows the story of Melanie Carmichael (Smooter), a thriving fashion designer in New York, as she revisits her hometown in Alabama to complete her divorce proceedings with her high-school sweetheart, Jake Perry, before tying the knot with the mayor's son, Andrew Hennings.

Actors in the film include Reese Witherspoon as Melanie Carmichael, Josh Lucas as Jake Perry, Patrick Dempsey as Andrew Hennings, Fred Ward as Earl Smooter, Mary Kay Place as Pearl Smooter, Jean Smart as Stella Kay Perry, and Candice Bergen as Kate Hennings.

Andy Tennant was born on June 15, 1955 in Illinois, United States. The first movie he starred in was "Grease" (1978) as dancer #19. The first movie Andy Tennant directed was "It Takes Two" (1995).

Answer: Steven Spielberg

"Catch Me If You Can" is a 2002 American biographical crime film depicting the story of Frank William Abagnale Jr., a teenager who resorts to a life of deception and fraud after his parents' divorce. As part of his elaborate cons, Abagnale successfully impersonates various professionals, including a pilot, doctor, and prosecutor.

Actors in the film include Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr., Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale Sr., Martin Sheen as Roger, Strong, and Nathalie Baye as Paula Abagnale.

Steven Spielberg was born on December 18, 1946 in Ohio, United States. The first feature film he directed, wrote, and produced was "Firelight" (1964). The first movie Steven Spielberg made a cameo in was "Jaws" (1975) as an Amity Point lifeguard worker, which was a voice role.