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2 Peter Weir quizzes and 20 Peter Weir trivia questions.
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  The Films of Director Peter Weir    
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He is one of my favorite directors. I hope this is an easy quiz if you're a fan of his work.
Average, 10 Qns, moodygal, Sep 11 22
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  Peter Weir    
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The reason why I like Peter Weir is because all his stories are so moving.
Average, 10 Qns, lab*rat, Mar 03 19
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Peter Weir Trivia Questions
1. Which Weir movie focuses on the emotional healing of two airplane crash survivors?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: 'Fearless'

'Fearless' is one of the most moving films that I have ever seen.

2. Which two Peter Weir films starred Harrison Ford?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: 'Witness' and 'Mosquito Coast'

Ford and Weir were nominated for Oscars in 1986 for 'Witness.' 'Mosquito Coast' wasn't too great a film although Ford did receive a 1987 nomination for it. The film also featured Helen Mirren, River Phoenix, and Martha Plimpton.

3. Who played the two airplane crash survivors in 'Fearless'?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: Jeff Bridges and Rosie Perez

Rossilini played Bridges' wife and Del Toro played Perez's husband.

4. Which actor was replaced in the role of Cristof in 'The Truman Show' by Ed Harris?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: Dennis Hopper

Hopper and Weir had creative differences about how the role should be played. Ed Harris was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Peter Weir was nominated for Best Director.

5. What two Harrison Ford movies were directed by Weir?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: 'Witness' and 'Mosquito Coast'

'Six Days Seven Nights' was directed by Ivan Reitman. 'American Graffitti' and 'Star Wars' was directed by George Lucas. 'Regarding Henry' was directed by Mike Nichols. 'What Lies Beneath' was directed by Robert Zemenkes, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was directed by Steven Spielberg.

6. In the film 'Fearless' what is Jeff Bridges allergic to?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: Strawberries

This is great film and Jeff Bridges gives an outstanding performance.

7. 'Carpe Diem' was the catch phrase for which film?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: 'Dead Poets Society'

Robin Williams starred. It was shot in an actual private school in chronological order. It had Oscar nominations in 1990 for Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture. It won for Best Screenplay.

8. In which Weir film did Mel Gibson play Guy Hamilton, a foreign correspondent in Indonesia with much needed aid from photographer, Billy Kwan?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: 'The Year of Living Dangerously'

This was based on the true happenings in Indonesia circa 1965 when Suharto took over. Linda Hunt won a much deserved Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1984 as Billy Kwan.

9. As of June 2001 which actor has NEVER been in a movie directed by Weir?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: Joaquin Phoenix

River Phoenix was in 'The Mosquito Coast'. Mel Gibson was in 'Gallipoli'. Jim Carrey was in 'The Truman Show'.

10. Which film was about the mysterious disappearance of school girls on a field trip?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'

An evocative, languid film that works on many different levels. It is NOT based on a true story.

11. What was the name of Weir's directorial debut?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: 'Homesdale'

'Homesdale' was released in 1971.

12. 'The Truman Show' was his ________ best director nomination?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: 3rd

His nomination for Best Director was 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' (2003) was his 4th - Weir was nominated for 'The Truman Show' (21999), 'Dead Poets Society' (1989), and 'Witness' (1985). He was also nominated for best screenplay for the movie 'Greencard' (1990).

13. How many Academy Awards for best director has he WON?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: none

14. In 'Fearless,' which actress did Jeff Bridges help deal with the death of her child?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 1994 for her role as Carla. McGillis was in Witness.

15. Where was Weir born?

From Quiz Peter Weir

Answer: Australia

Weir was born in Sydney, New South Wales.

16. What gifted ballet dancer costarred in 'Witness'?

From Quiz The Films of Director Peter Weir

Answer: Alexander Godunov

Godunov showed a lot of promise in the several films he was in, among them 'The Money Pit' and 'Die Hard.' Unfortunately, he was an alcoholic. He died in May 1995.

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