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1. Four city business men take a canoeing trip in rural Georgia. What was supposed to be a relaxing vacation turns into a nightmare when they come across locals who hunt and attack them. They not only have to survive their attackers but also the increasingly hostile wilderness. Name this movie starring Jon Voight and Ned Beatty.
2. The Poseidon is a huge ocean liner travelling on New Year's Eve. At midnight it is struck by a giant tidal wave and it capsizes. Reverend Frank Scott tries to lead the nine survivors to safety. They travel throughout the liner and face dangerous obstacles in the upside-down ship. Name the actor who plays Reverend Frank Scott in "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972).
3. Grieving after his wife's suicide, American Paul meets the beautiful French Jeanne when they are both apartment hunting. They begin a passionate sexual relationship but they keep their emotional distance from each other by never revealing their names. Name this erotic drama starring Marlon Brando.
4. "Fat City" (1972) tells the story of two boxers, one who is nearing the end of his career whilst the other is just beginning. Tully wants to keep fighting despite battling demons outside the ring. Ernie is a young talented boxer with a promising future. Jeff Bridges plays the role of youngster Ernie, who plays the role of Tully?
5. Lenny marries Lila but quickly feels he may have made a big mistake. On their honeymoon he meets Kelly who is beautiful and refined and begins a relationship with her. He decides to end his brief marriage with Lila and follows Kelly to her home. Her over-protective father does all he can to stand in their way. Name this movie starring Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd.
6. "Lady Sings the Blues" (1972) tells the story of the life and music career of iconic Jazz singer Billie Holiday. Name the actress who portrays Billie Holiday in this Oscar nominated movie.
7. "Frenzy" (1972) tells the story of a serial killer who has been nicknamed the 'neck tie murderer' and is preying on women in London. When Richard finds his ex wife has been murdered by the killer he becomes the prime suspect. He goes to his best friend Bob for help, not realising that he may in fact be the killer himself. Name the director of this tense thriller.
8. Don has been blind since birth and at last has a place of his own away from his over protective mother. When Jill moves in next door they form a close bond but Don's mother is not at all happy and tries to get Jill to walk away from the relationship. Name this movie starring Goldie Hawn and Edward Albert.
9. "The Godfather" (1972) tells the story of an Italian/American crime family led by Don Vito Corleone. His son Michael begrudgingly joins the Mafia and becomes part of the violent criminal underworld. Who plays the role of Michael?
10. Sally Bowles is an American singer working in a Berlin club in the 1930s. She meets British student Brian and despite his attraction to men they begin a love affair. When the wealthy Maximillain arrives on the scene their love lives take a complicated turn. Name the actress who plays Sally in the Oscar winning musical "Cabaret" (1972).
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