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Quiz about The Great Gay Films
Quiz about The Great Gay Films

The Great Gay Films Trivia Quiz


There are now hundreds of films about gays and gay life. Do you remember any of those? In this quiz all films have gay characters, or transgendered characters.

A multiple-choice quiz by jamessouth. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jamessouth
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
165,480
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1857
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 152 (8/10), Guest 51 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "La Cage Aux Folles" is about a gay couple, Albert and Renato, in Saint Tropes whose son is getting married. The problem is that the future father-in-law is a conservative politician. What is the name of the American version? Hint: Robin Williams is in one of the leads. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In "My Best Friend's Wedding" Julianne hears that her best friend is getting married, and realizes she's in love with him. She decides to try and stop the wedding. Soon she enlists her gay friend George to help in the plot. Who plays George? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Two friends, Robert and Abbie, end up in bed together, and a child is created. The problem is that the Robert is gay and cannot promise anything, but they decide to raise the child together. This is successful until Abbie finds a new straight boyfriend and wants to move with him to another town, and take the child with her. A bitter legal battle begins. What is the name of the film? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This is a film about the fashion week "Prêt-à-Porter" in Paris, with an all-star cast with such actors as Julia Roberts, Sophia Loren and Rupert Everett. I want the American title. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In "Beautiful Thing" two neighbour boys fall in love and in the end start a relationship. In the film there is also a black girl who is the fan of a famous singer. I want the name of this singer! Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Miss Noxeema, Miss ChiChi and Miss Vida end up in a hicktown in the middle of nowhere, and are stranded for a few days. While scaring some of the town dwellers they also make friends, and help the town people to organize a festival. What is the film's name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A group of English, unemployed, blue-collar men decide to make the big buck by stripping. During the rehearsal two of the men find each other. What is the name of the film? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Three women: The first is a famous English writer, writing one of her more famous books. Then there is a mother in the 50's who prepares her husband's birthday surprise. The last woman is a publisher who plans a party for her AIDS sick, prize-winning friend. What is the name of the film? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. An AIDS sick man finds out that he soon will turn into a vegetable and die. Instead of trying to fight the illness, he decides to end his life on his own terms. He holds a last party to say good bye to his friends and family. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Three Sydney drag-queens get a job in Alice Springs. Adam, without consulting the other two drag-queens, buys an old school bus now turned to a holiday van from some Swedish tourists called "Lars, Lars and Lars". Now they only have to find their way through the desert. What is the name of the film? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "La Cage Aux Folles" is about a gay couple, Albert and Renato, in Saint Tropes whose son is getting married. The problem is that the future father-in-law is a conservative politician. What is the name of the American version? Hint: Robin Williams is in one of the leads.

Answer: The Birdcage

Directed by Mike Nichols in 1996. The French original was called "La Cage Aux Folles" (Molinaro: 1978) and was also a big hit in the US.
2. In "My Best Friend's Wedding" Julianne hears that her best friend is getting married, and realizes she's in love with him. She decides to try and stop the wedding. Soon she enlists her gay friend George to help in the plot. Who plays George?

Answer: Rupert Everett

The film is from the US, directed by PJ Hogan in 1997.
3. Two friends, Robert and Abbie, end up in bed together, and a child is created. The problem is that the Robert is gay and cannot promise anything, but they decide to raise the child together. This is successful until Abbie finds a new straight boyfriend and wants to move with him to another town, and take the child with her. A bitter legal battle begins. What is the name of the film?

Answer: The Next Best Thing

Directed by John Schlesinger in 2000.
4. This is a film about the fashion week "Prêt-à-Porter" in Paris, with an all-star cast with such actors as Julia Roberts, Sophia Loren and Rupert Everett. I want the American title.

Answer: Ready to Wear

Directed by Robert Altman in 1994.
5. In "Beautiful Thing" two neighbour boys fall in love and in the end start a relationship. In the film there is also a black girl who is the fan of a famous singer. I want the name of this singer!

Answer: Mama Cass

Directed by Hettie MacDonald in 1996.
6. Miss Noxeema, Miss ChiChi and Miss Vida end up in a hicktown in the middle of nowhere, and are stranded for a few days. While scaring some of the town dwellers they also make friends, and help the town people to organize a festival. What is the film's name?

Answer: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Directed by Beeban Kidron in 1995. The leads are played by Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo.
7. A group of English, unemployed, blue-collar men decide to make the big buck by stripping. During the rehearsal two of the men find each other. What is the name of the film?

Answer: The Full Monty

Directed by Peter Cattaneo in 1997.
8. Three women: The first is a famous English writer, writing one of her more famous books. Then there is a mother in the 50's who prepares her husband's birthday surprise. The last woman is a publisher who plans a party for her AIDS sick, prize-winning friend. What is the name of the film?

Answer: The Hours

Directed by Stephen Daldry in 2002. This landed Nicole Kidman the award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role' at the Oscars, and also 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama' at the Golden Globes.
9. An AIDS sick man finds out that he soon will turn into a vegetable and die. Instead of trying to fight the illness, he decides to end his life on his own terms. He holds a last party to say good bye to his friends and family.

Answer: It's My Party

Directed by Randall Kleiser in 1996, with actors such as Olivia Newton-John, Eric Roberts and Margaret Cho.
10. Three Sydney drag-queens get a job in Alice Springs. Adam, without consulting the other two drag-queens, buys an old school bus now turned to a holiday van from some Swedish tourists called "Lars, Lars and Lars". Now they only have to find their way through the desert. What is the name of the film?

Answer: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Directed by Stephen Elliot in 1994. Won the award for 'Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical' at the Golden Globes.
Source: Author jamessouth

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