Movies of the 1980s - 5 - Answers

Published: Monday 28th May 2018A free quiz about the films of the 1980s.
  1. Which 1989 movie earned Tom Cruise his first Academy Award nomination for playing a war veteran? Born on the Fourth of July.
  2. Who starred as the DJ in 1987's "Good Morning Vietnam"? Robin Williams.
  3. Which 1985 movie directed by Ron Howard told the tale of elderly people being rejuvenated by aliens? Cocoon.
  4. Which country singer starred alongside Burt Reynolds in "The Best Little Whore House in Texas"? Dolly Parton.
  5. Who directed the 1980 classic "The Elephant Man"? David Lynch.
  6. Who sang the title song of the 1984 movie "Footloose"? Kenny Loggins.
  7. Who wrote and directed the 1981 cult movie "Escape from New York"? John Carpenter.
  8. Which stand-up comedian starred as Monty Brewster in "Brewster's Millions"? Richard Pryor.
  9. In "Back to the Future -Part II" to which year in the future do Marty and Doc travel? 2015
  10. In which city is the 1988 blockbuster "Die Hard" based? Los Angeles.
  11. Which Ghostbuster starred in the 1986 movie "Little Shop of Horrors"? Rick Moranis.
  12. Which former "Man From UNCLE" stars as villain Ross Webster in "Superman III"? Robert Vaughn.
  13. Which rock guitarist composed the soundtrack for the 1983 film "Local Hero"? Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits).
  14. What was the last movie to feature all six members of Monty Python's Flying Circus? The Meaning Of Life.
  15. Which 1982 sword and sorcery epic gave Arnold Schwerzenegger his big break? Conan the Barbarian.
  16. Who won the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his part in "Hannah and her Sisters"? Michael Caine.
  17. Which Clint Eastwood movie of 1988 was the last in the "Dirty Harry" series? The Dead Pool.
  18. Which 1980 Alan Parker musical later spawned a TV series and a stage show? Fame.
  19. Which English football team provided many of the supporting cast for the 1981 movie "Escape to Victory"? Ipswich Town.
  20. Which future Batman made his screen debut in Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" in 1987? Christian Bale.

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