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Quiz about Popular Movies of 1977
Quiz about Popular Movies of 1977

Popular Movies of 1977 Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the popular movies of the year 1977. I will give you some information about the movie and you select the correct answer. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,836
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. An art collector is flying in a group of people to see his latest art show. There are hijackers on board who want to steal the art collection. However things do not go to plan for the hijackers when the plane crashes into the sea. Now they are all trapped under 100 ft of water. Name this movie starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Grant.
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Question 2 of 10
2. "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" (1977) focuses on the adventures of Luke Skywalker who sets out to rescue the leader of the rebel alliance, Princess Leia. He is accompanied by two droids, pilot Han Solo and his co-pilot Chewbacca. Which actor plays the role of Chewbacca?
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Question 3 of 10
3. After her boyfriend leaves her, Paula and her daughter are forced to live with struggling actor Elliot. They do not get along and fight constantly. However after Elliot suffers a setback in his career she begins to see his sensitive side and develops feelings for him. Name this film starring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason.
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Question 4 of 10
4. "Oh, God!" (1977) stars John Denver as Jerry Landers, an assistant manager of a grocery store, who is chosen by God to become his messenger. Name the actor who portrays God in this movie.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Theresa is a teacher but spends her nights at bars looking for sex. Later she begins to experiment with drugs. As her behaviour becomes more erratic she puts her own life in danger. Name this tense thriller starring Diane Keaton and Richard Gere.
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Question 6 of 10
6. "The Gauntlet" (1977) tells the story of Ben Shockley, a cop sent to safely bring witness Gus back to Phoenix to testify in a police-corruption trial. Gus is now the target of crooked cops, and certain people are trying to make sure they don't make it back to the trial alive. Name the actor who plays Ben.
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Question 7 of 10
7. A family is travelling to California and their car breaks down in an area that is now closed to the public. While searching for help they realise they are not alone and that they are in the company of a group of violent cannibals. Name this horror movie starring Michael Berryman and Russ Grieve. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Saturday Night Fever" (1977) stars John Travolta as a teenager who spends his Saturday nights at the local disco where he is known for his style and great dance moves. However, he is in a job he dislikes and his home life is depressing. Then he meets Stephanie and they start to train for a dancing competition. What is the name of John Travolta's character? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Richard Burton plays psychiatrist Martin Dysart who attempts to discover why stable boy, Alan, is harming horses. By looking into the boy's past he begins to discover that his own past also holds many troubling secrets. Name this movie starring Peter Firth as Alan. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In "The Island of Dr. Moreau" (1977) a young man is shipwrecked on a strange island. The natives he meets are scientific experiments by the disturbed Dr. Moreau. Not only is his life in danger from the inhabitants but also from the sinister Doctor. Name the actor who plays Dr. Moreau. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. An art collector is flying in a group of people to see his latest art show. There are hijackers on board who want to steal the art collection. However things do not go to plan for the hijackers when the plane crashes into the sea. Now they are all trapped under 100 ft of water. Name this movie starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Grant.

Answer: Airport '77

"Airport" '77 (1977) was directed by Jerry Jameson and written by Arthur Hailey, Michael Scheff, David Spector, H.A.L. Craig and Charles Kuenstle. It was nominated for two Oscars. To prepare for his role Jack Lemmon went to flight training school.
2. "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" (1977) focuses on the adventures of Luke Skywalker who sets out to rescue the leader of the rebel alliance, Princess Leia. He is accompanied by two droids, pilot Han Solo and his co-pilot Chewbacca. Which actor plays the role of Chewbacca?

Answer: Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew was born in 1944 in London, England. His height of 7' 3" made him perfect for the role of the bear-like Wookiee Chewbacca. "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" (1977) was directed George Lucas and won six Oscars. It has spawned several prequels and sequels.
3. After her boyfriend leaves her, Paula and her daughter are forced to live with struggling actor Elliot. They do not get along and fight constantly. However after Elliot suffers a setback in his career she begins to see his sensitive side and develops feelings for him. Name this film starring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason.

Answer: The Goodbye Girl

"The Goodbye Girl" (1977) was directed by Herbert Ross and written by Neil Simon. It won one Oscar and four Golden Globes. The film's theme song "Goodbye Girl" (1977) was written and recorded by David Gates and it went to number fifteen in the US.
4. "Oh, God!" (1977) stars John Denver as Jerry Landers, an assistant manager of a grocery store, who is chosen by God to become his messenger. Name the actor who portrays God in this movie.

Answer: George Burns

George Burns played the role of God. He was born in 1896 in New York USA. He died aged 100. "Oh, God!" (1977) was nominated for one Oscar. There were two more "Oh, God! movies made starring George Burns; "Oh, God! Book II" (1980) and "Oh, God! You Devil" (1984).
5. Theresa is a teacher but spends her nights at bars looking for sex. Later she begins to experiment with drugs. As her behaviour becomes more erratic she puts her own life in danger. Name this tense thriller starring Diane Keaton and Richard Gere.

Answer: Looking for Mr. Goodbar

"Looking for Mr. Goodbar" (1977) was directed by Richard Brooks and he co wrote it with Judith Rossner. It was nominated for two Oscars and one Golden Globe.
6. "The Gauntlet" (1977) tells the story of Ben Shockley, a cop sent to safely bring witness Gus back to Phoenix to testify in a police-corruption trial. Gus is now the target of crooked cops, and certain people are trying to make sure they don't make it back to the trial alive. Name the actor who plays Ben.

Answer: Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood played cop Ben Shockley in "The Gauntlet" (1977). He also directed the film. It was written by Michael Butler and Dennis Shryack. Clint Eastwood was born in 1930 in San Francisco, USA. Some of the other films he has starred in include "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964), "Dirty Harry" (1971), "The Bridges of Madison County" (1995) and "Million Dollar Baby" (2004).
7. A family is travelling to California and their car breaks down in an area that is now closed to the public. While searching for help they realise they are not alone and that they are in the company of a group of violent cannibals. Name this horror movie starring Michael Berryman and Russ Grieve.

Answer: The Hills Have Eyes

"The Hills Have Eyes" (1977) was written and directed by Wes Craven. Wes Craven originally wanted to call the movie "Blood Relations" but producer Peter Locke disliked the idea.
8. "Saturday Night Fever" (1977) stars John Travolta as a teenager who spends his Saturday nights at the local disco where he is known for his style and great dance moves. However, he is in a job he dislikes and his home life is depressing. Then he meets Stephanie and they start to train for a dancing competition. What is the name of John Travolta's character?

Answer: Tony Manero

John Travolta plays teenage dancer Tony Manero. "Saturday Night Fever" (1977) was nominated for one Oscar and four Golden Globes. It was written by Nik Cohn and Norman Wexler. The sequel "Staying Alive" was released in 1983.
9. Richard Burton plays psychiatrist Martin Dysart who attempts to discover why stable boy, Alan, is harming horses. By looking into the boy's past he begins to discover that his own past also holds many troubling secrets. Name this movie starring Peter Firth as Alan.

Answer: Equus

"Equus" (1977) was written by Peter Shaffer and directed by Sidney Lumet. It won two Golden Globes and was nominated for three Oscars. It was originally a play and was first performed in 1973. The word 'Equus' means 'Horse' in Latin.
10. In "The Island of Dr. Moreau" (1977) a young man is shipwrecked on a strange island. The natives he meets are scientific experiments by the disturbed Dr. Moreau. Not only is his life in danger from the inhabitants but also from the sinister Doctor. Name the actor who plays Dr. Moreau.

Answer: Burt Lancaster

"The Island of Dr. Moreau" (1977) was directed by Don Taylor and written by H.G. Wells (book) and Al Ramrus and John Herman Shane (screenplay). Burt Lancaster played the role of Dr. Moreau. Some of His other movies include "From Here to Eternity" (1953), "Judgement at Nuremberg" (1961) and "Rocket Gibraltar" (1988).
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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