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Quiz about On The Waterfront
Quiz about On The Waterfront

On The Waterfront Trivia Quiz


This is one of my favorite movies of all time. If you haven't seen it, then I suggest going out to rent it tonight.

A multiple-choice quiz by doobzz1979. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
doobzz1979
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
66,591
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
693
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (9/15), Guest 69 (12/15), Guest 15 (13/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who played Terry Malloy?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 2 of 15
2. Who played Edie?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 3 of 15
3. Karl Malden played what type of character in the movie? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What did Terry do before he started working on the docks? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What happened to Edie's brother? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What did somebody throw at Karl Malden in the boat after the union members dropped a box of crates on that guy? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What year was the movie released? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What kind of coop did Terry and a friend have up on the roof?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 15
9. Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in 'On The Waterfront'?

Answer: (this is an easy one.)
Question 10 of 15
10. Who won the Oscar for Best Actress? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Who won the award for Best Director? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Fill in the blanks: 'I could have been a contender; I could have been somebody, instead of a ___, which is what I am!' Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. In the scene of "I could have been a contender, I could have been somebody...", where does it take place at? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. How many Oscars did the movie win altogether? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Who was originally offered the role of Terry Malloy when Marlon Brando couldn't decide if he wanted to do it? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 24: 9/15
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 69: 12/15
Feb 16 2024 : Guest 15: 13/15
Jan 30 2024 : Guest 67: 11/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played Terry Malloy?

Answer: Marlon Brando

He is one of my favorite actors and this was his first of two Oscar awards for Best Actor.
2. Who played Edie?

Answer: Eva Marie Saint

She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
3. Karl Malden played what type of character in the movie?

Answer: priest

He did very well in the movie.
4. What did Terry do before he started working on the docks?

Answer: He was a boxer

He was only knocked out twice.
5. What happened to Edie's brother?

Answer: He was pushed off a roof

This happened toward the beginning of the movie.
6. What did somebody throw at Karl Malden in the boat after the union members dropped a box of crates on that guy?

Answer: an egg

Mr. Malden gave a great speech on corruption in this scene.
7. What year was the movie released?

Answer: 1954

It more or less swept the Oscars in 1955.
8. What kind of coop did Terry and a friend have up on the roof?

Answer: pigeon

That was one of his passions in the movie was keeping it well-kept.
9. Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in 'On The Waterfront'?

Answer: Marlon Brando

This was one of Marlon Brando's most unforgettable roles of his career.
10. Who won the Oscar for Best Actress?

Answer: nobody

The female roles weren't big enough to merit a nomination for the Best Actress Oscar.
11. Who won the award for Best Director?

Answer: Elia Kazan

This movie kicked some major butt!
12. Fill in the blanks: 'I could have been a {contender;} I could have been somebody, instead of a ___, which is what I am!'

Answer: bum

This is one of the more memorable scenes of all time.
13. In the scene of "I could have been a contender, I could have been somebody...", where does it take place at?

Answer: In the back of a taxi cab

A lot of people like to quote that scene when they talk about movies.
14. How many Oscars did the movie win altogether?

Answer: eight

'On The Waterfront' won eight Oscars altogether, including Best Actor, Director, Supporting Actress, amongst many others.
15. Who was originally offered the role of Terry Malloy when Marlon Brando couldn't decide if he wanted to do it?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra was originally offered the role, but I couldn't picture anybody else but Marlon Brando in that role.
Source: Author doobzz1979

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