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1980s Movies, Part Four Trivia Quiz

Here it is the fourth installment of my 80s trivia quiz! Indulge yourself!

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,667

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what 80's film did Bronson Pinchot portray a character named Serge? Hint

Beverly Hills Cop

Grease 2

Bachelor Party

Victor/Victoria

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which famous movie actor of the 40's and 50's has a son that played the part of an alien in the 1985 film "Cocoon"? Hint

Tyrone Power

Jimmy Stewart

Gary Cooper

John Wayne

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Question 3 of 10

3. What kind of car was in 1983's movie, "Christine"? Hint

1958 Pontiac Tempest

1958 Plymouth Fury

1958 Plymouth Satellite

1958 Chevy Impala

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following actresses were given the part of Debbie Thompson in "Bachelor Party" (1984) and then was fired before filming began? Hint

Kelly McGillis

Molly Ringwald

Jennifer Grey

Demi Moore

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which cast member of "The Cosby Show" had a part in the R-rated thriller "Angel Heart" (1987)? Hint

Bill Cosby

Malcolm Jamal Warner

Tempest Bledsoe

Lisa Bonet

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which director had hits with "Sixteen Candles"; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Uncle Buck"? Hint

John Hughes

Martin Scorsese

Ivan Reitman

Sydney Pollack

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 1986 film "About Last Night..." is based on David Mamet's play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago".

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which John McTiernan film from 1988 starred Bruce Willis as a ruthless cop after a group of terrorists?

Answer: (Two Words, Think Hard!)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which 80's New Wave band had a song on the soundtrack of the 1982 film "Valley Girl"? Hint

The Sex Pistols

Modern English

Devo

Dexie's Midnight Runners

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following films was NOT released in the 1980's? Hint

The Big Chill

Twins

Do the Right Thing

Mermaids

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what 80's film did Bronson Pinchot portray a character named Serge?

Answer: Beverly Hills Cop

He was the one in this cop comedy with the distinctive accent. Bronson is probably best known for playing Balki Bartokomous on the sitcom "Perfect Strangers". This show co-starred Mark-Linn Baker and aired on ABC from 1986-1993.

2. Which famous movie actor of the 40's and 50's has a son that played the part of an alien in the 1985 film "Cocoon"?

Answer: Tyrone Power

Tyrone William Power Jr. portrayed Pillsbury in this tale of a group of elderly people who discover a fountain of youth. Tyrone Power Jr. can also be seen in the 1989 movie "Shag" as Harley Ralston.

3. What kind of car was in 1983's movie, "Christine"?

Answer: 1958 Plymouth Fury

It has been reported that 25 cars were used during the production of this movie. Some of these cars were a combination of the Fury and a Dodge Belvedere because some of the parts were interchangable. The models used in the film were 1957 and 1958 models.

4. Which of the following actresses were given the part of Debbie Thompson in "Bachelor Party" (1984) and then was fired before filming began?

Answer: Kelly McGillis

Kelly was fired in pre-production because the studio felt that she was not sexy enough for the part. The role then went to Tawny Kitaen who ended up with a moderately successful B-movie career.

5. Which cast member of "The Cosby Show" had a part in the R-rated thriller "Angel Heart" (1987)?

Answer: Lisa Bonet

This part of Epiphany Proudfoot was a far cry from what Lisa was used to on "The Cosby Show". Lisa left the sitcom in 1987 and did a year stint on the spin-off "A Different World". She returned to the show in from 1989-1991 as a regular cast member. She was put on recurring status until the show ended in 1994.

6. Which director had hits with "Sixteen Candles"; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Uncle Buck"?

Answer: John Hughes

John is the most quintessential directors of 80's teen comedies. Other works that he directed in the 80's include "The Breakfast Club", "Weird Science", "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "She's Having a Baby".

7. The 1986 film "About Last Night..." is based on David Mamet's play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago".

Answer: True

This film starred Rob Lowe and Demi Moore as a couple struggling through a relationship that stemmed from a one night stand. The title was changed because the studio felt that the word "perverse" would turn people away from seeing the film. Jim Belushi and Elizabeth Perkins co-starred.

8. Which John McTiernan film from 1988 starred Bruce Willis as a ruthless cop after a group of terrorists?

Answer: Die Hard

This film co-starred Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov and Bonnie Bedelia.

9. Which 80's New Wave band had a song on the soundtrack of the 1982 film "Valley Girl"?

Answer: Modern English

Modern English's song "Melt With You" was can be heard in the middle of the film and in the ending credits. Other groups that have songs on this soundtrack include The Waitresses, The Plimsouls, and the Culture Club.

10. Which of the following films was NOT released in the 1980's?

Answer: Mermaids

"Mermaids" was released in 1990 and starred Cher and Winona Ryder. "The Big Chill" was released in 1983; "Do the Right Thing" was released in 1989; and "Twins" was released in 1988.

Source: Author jlp937

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