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1.
  Screenwriters of Lesser Known Movies    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Like the last quizzes, name the screenwriter for the movie in question. However, this time the screenwriters are likely more well known than the movie itself. After this quiz, check out these great movies at your local video store.
Average, 15 Qns, napierslogs, Mar 05 09
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  Who Wrote That Screenplay?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I know that a lot of people don't pay attention to the name of the people who write the scripts, so I will try to keep it kind of simple by using mostly well-known people.
Average, 10 Qns, lab*rat, Feb 08 16
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  Screenwriters of Movies 3    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz continues introducing you to the people who wrote the movies you love. Again, I'll name the movie, and you pick who wrote it and if it was adapted or original, but this time it might be a little bit harder.
Average, 15 Qns, napierslogs, May 15 02
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  Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your screenwriters?
Average, 10 Qns, lab*rat, Aug 15 11
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  Screenwriters of Movies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is introducing you to the people who wrote the movies you love. I'll name the movie, and you pick who wrote it and if it was adapted or original.
Average, 10 Qns, napierslogs, Apr 17 07
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trivia question Quick Question
The non-traditional romantic comedy 'Chasing Amy' was written by which director?

From Quiz "Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)"





Name the Screenwriter Trivia Questions
1. Who wrote the screenplay for 'The Others'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: Alejandro Amenabar

Amenabar also director and scored this movie.

2. What two actors wrote the Academy Award winning screenplay 'Good Will Hunting'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay?

Answer: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

It has been said by some people that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon just came up with the outline and that it was William Goldman who actually wrote the movie.

3. Who wrote the screenplay for 'Boogie Nights'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: P.T. Anderson

P.T. Anderson also directed this film.

4. 'You Can Count On Me'

From Quiz Screenwriters of Movies

Answer: Kenneth Lonergan, Original

Although it was nominated for an Oscar, Kenneth Lonergan didn't win it.

5. Which two friends wrote the comedies 'Bottle Rocket' and 'Rushmore'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay?

Answer: Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson directed both of these movies. Luke and Owen star in 'Bottle Rocket' and Luke has a small role in 'Rushmore'.

6. Which actor co-wrote the script for 'The Gift'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

The script was co-written by Tom Epperson.

7. Aaron Sorkin writes for the popular television show 'The West Wing'. Before he got this job what two Rob Reiner films did he write the screenplays for?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay?

Answer: 'A Few Good Men' and 'The American President'

'Misery' and 'The Princess Bride' were adapted screenplays by William Goldman.

8. Which actor wrote the screenplay for 'The Apostle'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall also starred in and directed this film.

9. Which playwright wrote the Academy Award winning screenplay 'American Beauty'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay?

Answer: Alan Ball

The original idea centered around the trial of Ricky Fitts.

10. Who wrote the screenplay for the bio-pic 'A Beautiful Mind'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: Akiva Goldsman

John Nash was the subject of this Ron Howard directed film. Goldsman adapted the script from the book by Sylvia Nasar.

11. Who wrote the screenplay for the movie 'Riding in Cars With Boys'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: Morgan Ward

Penny Marshall directed Drew Barrymore in this film based on the life and book of Beverly D'Onofrio.

12. 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

From Quiz Screenwriters of Movies

Answer: The Coen Brothers, Adapted

Unlike the Coen Brothers' work on 'Fargo', this one did not win them an Oscar and was actually an adapted screenplay.

13. Who wrote the screenplay for 'Hearts in Atlantis'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: William Goldman

William Goldman also wrote the screenplay for Stephen King's 'Misery'.

14. Michael Tolkin adapted his own novel for this Robert Altman movie, about the movie business. What is the name of the movie?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay?

Answer: The Player & Player

15. The non-traditional romantic comedy 'Chasing Amy' was written by which director?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith also play the part of 'Silent Bob'.

16. 'My Own Private Idaho'

From Quiz Screenwriters of Movies 3

Answer: Gus Van Sant, Adapted

Gus Van Sant based this screenplay on Shakespeare's 'Henry IV'.

17. This young man won the 2001 Academy Award for best adapted screenplay for 'Traffic'. Who is he?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay?

Answer: Stephen Gaghan

Stephen Gaghan adapted 'Traffic' from Simon Moore's Teleplay 'Traffik'.

18. Who wrote the screenplay for the Sci-fi drama 'Gattaca'?

From Quiz Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)

Answer: Andrew Niccol

Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law star in this film.

19. 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

From Quiz Screenwriters of Movies 3

Answer: William Goldman, Original

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