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1980s Movies, Part Two Trivia Quiz

Here is part two of my 1980s movie trivia quiz! Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,400

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7243

Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (9/10), Guest 165 (5/10), Guest 71 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How long did it take John Hughes to write the 1984 film "Sixteen Candles"? Hint

4 years

3 weeks

6 months

2 days

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 1984 film starred Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner? Hint

Wall Street

Body Heat

Romancing the Stone

Fatal Attraction

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1985 film "National Lampoon's European Vacation" Clark's middle name is revealed. Which of the following is his middle name? Hint

Wilhelm

Williford

William

Washington

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Question 4 of 10

4. What 1986 film starred Sylvester Stallone and real-life wife Brigette Nielsen? Hint

Oscar

Cobra

Rocky

Rambo

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Question 5 of 10

5. "They're here" is a famous quote from which 1982 horror flick? Hint

Shocker

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Black Christmas

Poltergeist

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following was the first film released to receive the PG-13 rating? Hint

Hoosiers

Red Dawn

Night of the Comet

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was originally sought for the role of Phil "Duckie" Dale in the 1986 movie "Pretty in Pink"? Hint

Anthony Michael Hall

Emilio Estevez

Judd Nelson

Charlie Sheen

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Steve Guttenberg's character's name in the 1986 film "Short Circuit"? Hint

Nash Everett

Newton Crosby

Jackson Stills

Melton Young

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 1987 film "La Bamba" that starred Lou Diamond Phillips was about which rock 'n roll star of the 1950's? Hint

Dion

Manuel Noriega

Ricky Nelson

Ritchie Valens

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "The Goonies" what was Brand and Mikey's dad's name? Hint

Edward

Ivan

Ira

Irving

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How long did it take John Hughes to write the 1984 film "Sixteen Candles"?

Answer: 2 days

Yes, it is true. John cranked out this script in only two days. He wrote this film based on the real-life experience of one of his friends.

2. What 1984 film starred Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner?

Answer: Romancing the Stone

This 1984 film was also produced by Michael Douglas. This on-screen duo also paired up for the sequel in 1985 "Jewel of the Nile" and again in 1989 in "War of the Roses".

3. In the 1985 film "National Lampoon's European Vacation" Clark's middle name is revealed. Which of the following is his middle name?

Answer: Wilhelm

Clark Wilhelm Griswald can be identified by a scene in which his passport is shown. He mentions his name with his middle initial only several times throughout this series of films.

4. What 1986 film starred Sylvester Stallone and real-life wife Brigette Nielsen?

Answer: Cobra

This movie was filmed from February 1986 to April 1986. It is about a ruthless cop tracking a serial killer. Sly and Brigette were married in December 1985 and divorced in 1987.

5. "They're here" is a famous quote from which 1982 horror flick?

Answer: Poltergeist

This film was written and directed by Steven Spielberg. This quote was uttered by Carol Anne Freeling portrayed by Heather O'Rourke. Heather died while filming the third installment of this film in 1988 of an intestinal disorder.

6. Which of the following was the first film released to receive the PG-13 rating?

Answer: Red Dawn

"Red Dawn" was released in August of 1984 and told the story of life in a small town after they had been invaded by the Russians. This all-star cast included Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Grey, and Charlie Sheen.

7. Who was originally sought for the role of Phil "Duckie" Dale in the 1986 movie "Pretty in Pink"?

Answer: Anthony Michael Hall

This role went to Jon Cryer. Anthony Michael Hall turned down the role because he did not want to be typecast.

8. What was Steve Guttenberg's character's name in the 1986 film "Short Circuit"?

Answer: Newton Crosby

A lone robot, Number 5, is electrocuted and begins to display human tendencies. This film also stars Ally Sheedy and Fisher Stevens.

9. The 1987 film "La Bamba" that starred Lou Diamond Phillips was about which rock 'n roll star of the 1950's?

Answer: Ritchie Valens

This film chronicled the rise and sudden fall of teen idol Ritchie Valens' short music career. The movie co-starred Danielle von Zerneck and Esai Morales.

10. In "The Goonies" what was Brand and Mikey's dad's name?

Answer: Irving

I had to put one hard one in here. This 1985 swashbuckling treasure hunt adventure starred Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Corey Feldman.

Source: Author jlp937

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