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Samuel L Jackson Movies Trivia Quiz

Samuel L Jackson would be in the top 10 of my favourite actors. Here's a quiz about his movies. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by miaow. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
miaow

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,870

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2281

Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (6/10), Guest 51 (10/10), Guest 86 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which movie does Samuel appear in a kilt? Clue: In the US the film was called "Formula 51".

Answer: (3 words - middle word refers to a number.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2000, Samuel reprised a role made famous in the 60s and 70s by another famous black actor. What is the name of the character - which also happens to be the name of the movie too?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Samuel was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in this violent Bible-bashing role. What film was it? Hint

Caveman's Valentine

The Negotiator

A Time To Kill

Pulp Fiction

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which film does Samuel play a man with a God-like name who forms an alliance with a man on the wrong end of a game of 'Simon Says'? Hint

Jackie Brown

Out of Sight

Die Hard with a Vengeance

187

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which movie does Samuel star with Sandra Bullock, Kevin Spacey and Matthew McConaughey? Hint

A Time To Kill

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The Negotiator

Jungle Fever

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the 4th film that Samuel made with Bruce Willis?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which film did Samuel play a Colonel in the US Armed Forces who rescues an Ambassador from a sieged Embassy in the Yemen? Hint

Caveman's Valentine

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Mob Justice

Rules of Engagement

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Question 8 of 10

8. In this film Samuel only appeared at the end. His co-stars were an ex-doctor and a beautiful singer - which film? Hint

Deep Blue Sea

Out of Sight

Mob Justice

Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

9. In this film Samuel plays a teacher who, after being stabbed, moves from a gang-ridden school in Brooklyn to a similar school on the West coast. His character was Trevor Garfield, what was the film? Hint

Eve's Bayou

Kiss of Death

187

The Great White Hype

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Question 10 of 10

10. In this film, Samuel plays Mitch Hennessey, a private detective helping a woman with amnesia to discover her true identity. What is the film? Hint

Kiss of Death

Deep Blue Sea

The Long Kiss Goodnight

The Negotiator

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Apr 21 2024 : Guest 217: 6/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 51: 10/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 86: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which movie does Samuel appear in a kilt? Clue: In the US the film was called "Formula 51".

Answer: The 51st State

Samuel takes the role of an American chemist doing a drug deal in Liverpool. His co-stars include Meatloaf, Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans and Emily Mortimer. Point of interest - keep watching at the end of the movie to catch sight of Mr Jackson's very fit bottom!

2. In 2000, Samuel reprised a role made famous in the 60s and 70s by another famous black actor. What is the name of the character - which also happens to be the name of the movie too?

Answer: Shaft

Richard Rowntree was the original John Shaft in the groundbreaking movie and TV series. This movie is hardly groundbreaking, but is good escapism and Samuel is in his usual wisecracking form. Richard Roundtree is in there too!

3. Samuel was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in this violent Bible-bashing role. What film was it?

Answer: Pulp Fiction

Samuel plays Jules in 'Pulp Fiction'. He plays opposite John Travolta's Vincent Vega as 2 very violent and carefree hitmen. This was the film that started the ball really rolling for Samuel and resurrected John Travolta's career overnight. I've just realised whilst writing this quiz that Samuel is making a habit of starring in films with Bruce Willis!

4. In which film does Samuel play a man with a God-like name who forms an alliance with a man on the wrong end of a game of 'Simon Says'?

Answer: Die Hard with a Vengeance

Samuel plays Zeus Carver and he decides to help John McClane (Bruce Willis) save New York from the mad and evil genius Simon (played by Jeremy Irons). This was the first movie in which Samuel caught my eye - and my sense of humour.

5. In which movie does Samuel star with Sandra Bullock, Kevin Spacey and Matthew McConaughey?

Answer: A Time To Kill

Samuel plays Carl Lee Hailey, who is accused of murdering two rednecks in a small Mississippi town. This was based on a John Grisham novel and in my mind is the best adaptation yet.

6. What is the name of the 4th film that Samuel made with Bruce Willis?

Answer: Unbreakable

The first film that Samuel made with Willis was 'National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon', then came 'Pulp Fiction' (although I don't think they shared screentime) the third was 'Die Hard With A Vengeance'. Lastly there is this little film in which Willis plays a man who is 'Unbreakable'. What I found unbelievable is that someone built like Samuel could be so fragile.

7. In which film did Samuel play a Colonel in the US Armed Forces who rescues an Ambassador from a sieged Embassy in the Yemen?

Answer: Rules of Engagement

The cast in this film is excellent. Jackson, plus Tommy Lee Jones and Ben Kingsley. The film explores the rules to be followed whilst in combat and how easy the goalposts are moved. Although Jackson is on form here, this is one of my least favourite of his films.

8. In this film Samuel only appeared at the end. His co-stars were an ex-doctor and a beautiful singer - which film?

Answer: Out of Sight

At the end of this film, George Clooney is placed in the back of a prison van with Jackson, who, like the Clooney character, made a habit of breaking out of jail. This leads me to believe that there may be a sequel - I'm hoping, but I could be wrong. The ex-doctor is George Clooney who was Dr Doug Ross in 'ER' and the beautiful singer was Jennifer Lopez.

Answer: 187

This film from 1997 was directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by Scott Yagemann, who was a teacher. 187 is police code for murder.

10. In this film, Samuel plays Mitch Hennessey, a private detective helping a woman with amnesia to discover her true identity. What is the film?

Answer: The Long Kiss Goodnight

This film was directed by Renny Harlin, who was married (at the time) to Jackson's co-star Geena Davis. Samuel has also starred in 'Deep Blue Sea' - also directed by Harlin. I love both these films.

Source: Author miaow

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