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Quiz about Top Films of the 1970s  I
Quiz about Top Films of the 1970s  I

Top Films of the 1970s - I Trivia Quiz


This quiz is based on the most successful movies of the 1970s. This isn't based on the unknown films that only the greatest film studies' teachers know about. The films included are "Alien", "Rocky", "The Exorcist", "Animal House", "Jaws" and more.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruce007. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Bruce007
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
221,348
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
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9 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'National Lampoon's Animal House' was a movie about life in a college fraternity and the many troubles that people living in one had to face daily. This was one of John Belushi's most famous films and also saw the debut of this eventually famous actor. Which actor made his feature film debut in this movie? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Alien", was one of Sigourney Weaver's most highly regarded movies. It was a psychological/science-fiction/thriller that featured a predatory Alien killing off the crew members of a spaceship. The movie never failed to exhilarate, and therefore, the viewer knew that the director accomplished his work. Who was the director of "Alien"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This 1976 movie was one of Sylvester Stallone's most highly regarded pieces of cinema. He played a small-time boxer who, under mysterious circumstances, got a shot at the world heavy-weight title. He ended up going the full fifteen rounds with the champ but ultimately lost in a points decision. What was the name of the timeless classic that raised Sylvester Stallone to stardom? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This science fiction movie released in 1977 remains, to date, one of the most successful science-fiction movies of all time. It starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. People were intrigued by ideas in the movie such as the force, a lightsaber, and warp speed in space travel. Before it had spawned any sequels, what was the name of the movie? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The sequel to "Rocky" was released in 1979 and continued the story of Rocky Balboa. After losing, to the current heavyweight champ, in a points decision, Rocky was destined to get the title. Rocky got the opportunity to have a rematch and ended up defeating the champ in the fifteenth round by one second. Who played Rocky's opponent, Apollo Creed? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This "Monty Python" film never failed to entertain the viewer. The story followed King Arthur as he and the knights of the round table, journeyed across the land to find a hidden item. They encountered some vicious creatures, including a killer rabbit. The name of the movie was "Monty Python and the _________". What are the two missing words from the title?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 7 of 10
7. This 1975 movie, based on a novel, was about a killer shark that terrorized a small seaside community by the name of Amity. We saw Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss deliver peak performances as they tried to stop the shark from further killing the townsfolk. What was the name of this movie? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This 1973 martial arts extravaganza was Bruce Lee's final film, before his untimely demise. He played a character named Lee, who was sent to an island to compete in a martial arts tournament, run by a man named Han. Bruce Lee eventually created pandemonium on the island and ultimately defeated Han. This movie was Hollywood's very first Kung-Fu film, and it was highly regarded as Bruce's best. What was the name of this Bruce Lee film? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Young Frankenstein" was one of Mel Brooks' most highly regarded films of the 1970s. After inheriting his grandfather's residence and denying his name, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein soon realized that he could not doubt who he was, so he continued the experiments his grandfather started so long ago. He re-animated a dead body and a series of whacky misadventures began. Which very famous actor and comedian played Dr. Frederick Frankenstein?

Answer: (One or Two Words - full name or last name only (think Willy Wonka))
Question 10 of 10
10. "The Exorcist" centered around a girl, played by Linda Blair, who became mysteriously afflicted with something that changed her from her regular self. She began to act strangely, doing such things as swearing and vomiting for no apparent reason. What was the cause of her mysterious behavior? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'National Lampoon's Animal House' was a movie about life in a college fraternity and the many troubles that people living in one had to face daily. This was one of John Belushi's most famous films and also saw the debut of this eventually famous actor. Which actor made his feature film debut in this movie?

Answer: Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon had a relatively minor role in 'Animal House' as Chip Diller. He was obviously very talented as he would go on to appear in 50+ movies to come, including: "Friday the 13th", "Footloose", "Tremors", "Flatliners", and "Apollo 13".
2. "Alien", was one of Sigourney Weaver's most highly regarded movies. It was a psychological/science-fiction/thriller that featured a predatory Alien killing off the crew members of a spaceship. The movie never failed to exhilarate, and therefore, the viewer knew that the director accomplished his work. Who was the director of "Alien"?

Answer: Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott directed the massively successful 1979 movie, "Alien". After the completion of the film, he went on to direct other well remembered classics such as "Blade Runner", "Legend", and "Gladiator". James Cameron directed the sequel to "Alien", named "Aliens". David Fincher directed "Alien 3", and Jean Pierre Jeunet directed "Alien Resurrection".
3. This 1976 movie was one of Sylvester Stallone's most highly regarded pieces of cinema. He played a small-time boxer who, under mysterious circumstances, got a shot at the world heavy-weight title. He ended up going the full fifteen rounds with the champ but ultimately lost in a points decision. What was the name of the timeless classic that raised Sylvester Stallone to stardom?

Answer: Rocky

"Rocky" was one of those rare, low-budget, rushed films that grossed over 20 million dollars in the box office. Sylvester Stallone wrote the script for the movie in three days, had a budget of 1.1 million dollars to make the film, and took 28 days to film. The film won 3 Oscars, 13 other awards, and received another 19 nominations.
4. This science fiction movie released in 1977 remains, to date, one of the most successful science-fiction movies of all time. It starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. People were intrigued by ideas in the movie such as the force, a lightsaber, and warp speed in space travel. Before it had spawned any sequels, what was the name of the movie?

Answer: Star Wars

"Star Wars", later renamed to "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" opened at the American cinema in 1977. It followed the story of Luke Skywalker, a young adventurous character, who one day met an old Jedi named Obi-Wan Kenobi. One thing led to another and Luke's whole existence turned upside down.

His aunt and uncle were killed and an intergalactic war crash-landed right into the hands of Luke. He travelled with a smuggler named Han Solo and a Princess named Leia. Luke also destroyed a planetary destruction weapon called the Death Star, near the end of the film, and supposedly ended the war with the Empire.

This film won six Oscars, 28 other awards and had 18 other nominations, and consistently appears on the American Film Industry's list as one of the best films of all time.
5. The sequel to "Rocky" was released in 1979 and continued the story of Rocky Balboa. After losing, to the current heavyweight champ, in a points decision, Rocky was destined to get the title. Rocky got the opportunity to have a rematch and ended up defeating the champ in the fifteenth round by one second. Who played Rocky's opponent, Apollo Creed?

Answer: Carl Weathers

The "Rocky" movies are Carl Weathers' most well known pieces of cinema. He has also appeared in several other films including "Action Jackson", "Predator", and "Happy Gilmore" with Adam Sandler. Mr. T was not introduced in the "Rocky" movies until 1982, in "Rocky 3" where he played the violent, Clubber Lang. Randy Tate was the name of one of the lightweight sparring partners at "Mighty Mick's Gym" in the "Rocky" films. Richard Pryor had no affiliation with the "Rocky" movies.
6. This "Monty Python" film never failed to entertain the viewer. The story followed King Arthur as he and the knights of the round table, journeyed across the land to find a hidden item. They encountered some vicious creatures, including a killer rabbit. The name of the movie was "Monty Python and the _________". What are the two missing words from the title?

Answer: Holy Grail

"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was released in 1975 and became a successful comedy film. Starring John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, and the rest of the cast of "Monty Python's Flying Circus", the movie was about the adventures of King Arthur and his knights.

They journeyed through Camelot, across fiery bridges, and treacherous caves. They battled with other knights, and a killer rabbit, just to acquire the Holy Grail, and please their god. All in all, their journey for the Holy Grail was unfruitful as the British police arrested King Arthur for killing a 'famous historian', in the early stages of his adventure.
7. This 1975 movie, based on a novel, was about a killer shark that terrorized a small seaside community by the name of Amity. We saw Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss deliver peak performances as they tried to stop the shark from further killing the townsfolk. What was the name of this movie?

Answer: Jaws

"Jaws" was released in 1975 and starred Roy Scheider, as Police Chief Martin Brody, Robert Shaw, as Quint, and Richard Dreyfuss, as Matt Hooper. The movie was highly successful, not only because of its original use of terror, but by the quality and realism of the actual shark's actions.

Many people were scared by the movie and it proved successful enough to spawn three sequels, which damaged the series' reputation with each new iteration.
8. This 1973 martial arts extravaganza was Bruce Lee's final film, before his untimely demise. He played a character named Lee, who was sent to an island to compete in a martial arts tournament, run by a man named Han. Bruce Lee eventually created pandemonium on the island and ultimately defeated Han. This movie was Hollywood's very first Kung-Fu film, and it was highly regarded as Bruce's best. What was the name of this Bruce Lee film?

Answer: Enter the Dragon

"Enter the Dragon" was Bruce Lee's final complete film, before his untimely death on July 20, 1973. Prior to working in Hollywood, American-born Bruce Lee, worked mainly in Hong Kong, doing Kung-Fu movies. Some of his notable films were "Return of the Dragon", "Fists of Fury", and "The Chinese Connection". "Enter the Dragon" was Hollywood's first Kung-Fu film because the directors of the time thought that there was a market for the genre in North America. Bruce Lee died before the Hollywood premiere of "Enter the Dragon".
9. "Young Frankenstein" was one of Mel Brooks' most highly regarded films of the 1970s. After inheriting his grandfather's residence and denying his name, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein soon realized that he could not doubt who he was, so he continued the experiments his grandfather started so long ago. He re-animated a dead body and a series of whacky misadventures began. Which very famous actor and comedian played Dr. Frederick Frankenstein?

Answer: Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder was in many of Mel Brooks' film in the 1960s and 70s, including "The Producers", "Blazing Saddles", and "Young Frankenstein". Gene Wilder was probably best known for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in 1971's "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". "Young Frankenstein" was nominated for 2 Oscars way back in 1974.

It won 9 other awards, and received another 3 nominations that same year.
10. "The Exorcist" centered around a girl, played by Linda Blair, who became mysteriously afflicted with something that changed her from her regular self. She began to act strangely, doing such things as swearing and vomiting for no apparent reason. What was the cause of her mysterious behavior?

Answer: Demonic possession

Released way back in 1973, "The Exorcist", was about a girl who was possessed by a demon. She began to show minor symptoms of her condition in the beginning of the movie, but they became more severe as the movie progressed. The demonic entity transformed the little girl into a hideous creature.

The effect that the film had on people, at the time, proved fruitful for the cast and crew as the film earned 2 Oscars, 12 other awards, and received 14 other nominations.
Source: Author Bruce007

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