"A Clockwork Orange" is a 1971 Stanley Kubrick directed film, based on the novel by Anthony Burgess, from 1962. Set in futuristic England, the movie follows the violent ways of Alex DeLarge and his gang of "Droogs" as they embark on a journey of crime. Alex is eventually jailed, rehabilitated, released and then becomes the victim of his prior victims. Kubrick was nominated for Best Director at the 44th Academy Awards but did not win.
2. The Hunt for ___ October
Answer: Red
"The Hunt for Red October" is a 1990 submarine thriller movie starring Sean Connery as a Soviet naval captain intent on defecting to the United States with his crew. The CIA, thinking that the sub poses a nuclear threat, quickly implements a plan to intercept it and the chase is on. Ultimately, it is revealed the defection was to disregard Soviet government orders for a potential nuclear attack and the crew was granted asylum in the USA.
The film is based on the 1984 novel by Tom Clancy.
3. My ___ Heaven
Answer: Blue
"My Blue Heaven" is a 1990 movie starring Steve Martin and Rick Moranis in the comedy/crime genre, and is named after the song by Fats Domino. The story involves a former mobster in the Witness protection Program and an FBI agent assigned to ensure that he makes it to Federal Court to testify against mob leaders.
The film is directed by Herbert Ross and written by Nora Ephron. It was described as a "truly funny concept" by the "New York Times" but received mostly unfavorable reviews.
4. She Wore a ___ Ribbon
Answer: Yellow
"She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" is a 1949 Western movie featuring John Wayne and directed by acclaimed director John Ford. The film follows the final mission of an American Cavalry Captain prior to his retirement. His task is to prevent an imminent Indian attack while attempting to safeguard his commander's wife and niece.
The movie won an Academy Award for Best Color Cinematography and nominated for Best Written American Western.
5. The ___ Mile
Answer: Green
"The Green Mile" is a 1999 drama movie featuring Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan. It is based on Stephen King's novel from three years earlier. Set in the 1930s the story follows Death Row guards at a penitentiary wherein Death Row is referred to as the "Green Mile" due to its green floors.
In particular, the focus is on supervisor Paul Edgecomb and inmate John Coffey who has apparent supernatural powers. The movie was a blockbuster and was nominated for four Academy Awards.
6. ___ Hawk Down
Answer: Black
"Black Hawk Down" is a 2001 historical war movie directed by Ridley Scott and includes an all-star cast featuring Josh Hartnett and Ewan McGregor. The film is based on the 1993 US attack in Mogadishu designed to bring down rogue leader Mohamed Farrah Aidid and to deliver humanitarian aid to the malnourished civilians.
The movie title is in reference to the type of army helicopters which were used, two of which were shot down by Somali forces.
7. ___ Men Can't Jump
Answer: White
"White Men Can't Jump" is a 1992 sports and comedy movie starring Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes. It tells the story of a white basketball hustler who counts on black players to underrate his hoop skills because after all 'white men can't jump'. He teams up with one of his victims and the two begin to con others out of their money in the various courts of Los Angeles.
The flick included appearances by NBA players Bob Lanier, Marques Johnson, Freeman Williams and Gary Payton.
8. American ___
Answer: Violet
"American Violet" is a 2008 drama film directed by Tim Disney and features actress Nicole Beharie as a single mother falsely arrested on drug charges. It is based on the true story of Regina Kelly who chose to fight the Texas criminal justice system. She is faced with the difficult decision to plead guilty and receive a lesser sentence or fight and risk a lengthy incarceration.
In the end she was found to be innocent and freed.
9. ___ Lake
Answer: Indigo
"Indigo Lake" is a 2017 Australian thriller/romance movie set in Sydney and directed by Martin Simpson. The film follows the story of an artist hired by a nightclub owner to create a painting of his wife. Events take a turn for the worse when the artist and the wife fall in love, causing the husband to fly into a jealous rage.
The movie reviews were positive, receiving awards in Amsterdam, London and Los Angeles.
10. Pretty in ___
Answer: Pink
"Pretty in Pink" is a 1986 romantic movie with comedic undertones. It is written by John Hughes and features Molly Ringwald in the starring role. The film is about a girl who has to make choices between guys vying for her affection and is typical of the social life of American high schools during the 1980s.
It is regarded by many as a "Brat Pack" film as some of the actors in that group appeared in this movie.
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