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Quiz about And Cut All About Movie Directors

...And Cut! All About Movie Directors Quiz

Directing a good movie can be a very difficult task. This is a quiz on some of my favorite filmmakers! Please enjoy the quiz.

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

Author
KingEdgar

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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224,180

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. He directed Marlon Brando as he muttered the infamous line, "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse". He also directed Robert Duvall when he stated, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning". Who is this Academy Award-winning director? Hint

Alfred Hitchcock

Martin Scorsese

Francis Ford Coppola

Stanley Kubrick

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Question 2 of 10

2. He directed a young Jodie Foster in her controversial role as a 12-year-old prostitute in the movie "Taxi Driver" (1976). He also directed Joe Pesci in his Academy Award-winning portrayal of a violent, yet humorous mobster. Who is this acclaimed director? Hint

Francis Ford Coppola

Peter Weir

Brian De Palma

Martin Scorsese

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Question 3 of 10

3. This director is well known for his unique, and often violent, style. He directed John Travolta in his career-revitalizing role as Vincent Vega, in the movie "Pulp Fiction" (1994). Who is this famous director? Hint

Robert Rodriguez

David Fincher

Martin Scorsese

Quentin Tarantino

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Question 4 of 10

4. This director is well known for filming his first movie, "El Mariachi" (1992), with a mere $7,000 budget. He is also known for his work on "Desperado" (1995) and the "Spy Kids" series. Who is this director? Hint

Quentin Tarantino

Doug Liman

David Fincher

Robert Rodriguez

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Question 5 of 10

5. This British filmmaker is known for directing Brad Pitt as he played Mickey, the one-punch machine gun, in the movie "Snatch." (2000). He is also known for the crime caper "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" (1998). Who is this director? Hint

Doug Liman

Ridley Scott

Bryan Singer

Guy Ritchie

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Question 6 of 10

6. This famous director got his start as one of the members of the comedy troupe, "Monty Python". He has gone on to direct several films such as "12 Monkeys" (1995), "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998), and "Time Bandits" (1981). Who is this director? Hint

Terry Gilliam

John Cleese

Guy Ritchie

David Fincher

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Question 7 of 10

7. This director is well known for his works in the thriller genre. He has made classics such as "Dial M for Murder" (1954) and "The Birds" (1963). Who is this director? Hint

Stanley Kubrick

Brian De Palma

Cecil B. DeMille

Alfred Hitchcock

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Question 8 of 10

8. This incredibly famous filmmaker has directed everything from killer sharks to a land of dinosaurs. He even directed Liam Neeson in the very powerful role of Oskar Schindler in "Schindler's List" (1993). Who is this well-known director? Hint

Martin Scorsese

Peter Jackson

Steven Spielberg

Stanley Kubrick

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Question 9 of 10

9. This filmmaker directed Al Pacino as Tony Montana, who searched for money and power. He also directed Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible" (1996). Who is this director? Hint

Brian De Palma

Martin Scorsese

Ridley Scott

M. Night Shyamalan

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Question 10 of 10

10. This filmmaker directed Haley Joel Osment as he whispered, "I see dead people". He also directed Mel Gibson, whose character discovered crop circles in his corn fields. Who is this director? Hint

David Fincher

Brian De Palma

M. Night Shyamalan

Stanley Kubrick

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Francis Ford Coppola

Marlon Brando's infamous line came from his Academy Award-winning performance in "The Godfather" (1972), and Robert Duvall's line was from "Apocalypse Now" (1979). Francis Ford Coppola won Best Director honors for "The Godfather: Part II" (1974). He was also nominated for Best Director for "Apocalypse Now", "The Godfather", and "The Godfather: Part III" (1990).

Answer: Martin Scorsese

Jodie Foster, who was only 14, received an Academy Award nomination for her role as a young prostitute. Joe Pesci won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for playing Tommy DeVito in "Goodfellas" (1990). Martin Scorsese is well known for making what I believe to be some of the most prominent and influential films in history.

A few from his long list of accomplishments are "Raging Bull" (1980), "Gangs of New York" (2002), and "The Aviator" (2004).

Answer: Quentin Tarantino

Tarantino sold his script of "True Romance" (1993) in order to fund his first movie, "Reservoir Dogs" (1992). Since then I believe he has become one of the most well-known and unique directors of all time, with such works as "Jackie Brown" (1997) and "Kill Bill" (2003).

Answer: Robert Rodriguez

Rodriguez is also known for his work on "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2003), "From Dusk Til Dawn" (1996), and "Sin City" (2005). He has been known to work alongside Quentin Tarantino on several of his projects.

Answer: Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie often works alongside Jason Statham and Vinnie Jones, who both appeared in "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch.". He is known for his fast paced and often comedic crime capers. He married Madonna in 2000.

Answer: Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam is a very successful cartoonist and was the animator for "Monty Python's Flying Circus". He has gone on to become a highly acclaimed director. He is also known for films such as "Brazil" (1985) and "The Fisher King" (1991).

7. This director is well known for his works in the thriller genre. He has made classics such as "Dial M for Murder" (1954) and "The Birds" (1963). Who is this director?

Answer: Alfred Hitchcock

Hitchcock began his filmmaking career in 1919, and, in my opinion, has become one of the most well known and influential directors of all time. Other fine works of his include: "North by Northwest" (1959), "Psycho" (1960), "To Catch a Thief" (1955), "Lifeboat" (1944), and "Vertigo" (1958).

Answer: Steven Spielberg

Spielberg is very well known for making quality, commercially successful films. Just a few of his movies are "Jaws" (1975), "Jurassic Park" (1993), "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982),
"Saving Private Ryan" (1998), "Minority Report" (2002), and "War of the Worlds" (2005).

9. This filmmaker directed Al Pacino as Tony Montana, who searched for money and power. He also directed Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible" (1996). Who is this director?

Answer: Brian De Palma

Al Pacino played Tony Montana in "Scarface" (1983). De Palma is also known for directing films such as "Carrie" (1976), "Carlito's Way" (1993), and "The Untouchables" (1987).

10. This filmmaker directed Haley Joel Osment as he whispered, "I see dead people". He also directed Mel Gibson, whose character discovered crop circles in his corn fields. Who is this director?

Answer: M. Night Shyamalan

Haley Joel Osment said his famous line in "The Sixth Sense" (1999), in the role of Cole Sear. Mel Gibson portrayed Graham Hess, who discovered crop circles, in "Signs" (2002). M. Night Shyamalan is known for his suspense/horror movies. He also directed "The Village" (2004).

Source: Author KingEdgar

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