Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil Movie Quiz
A visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends. (imdb). Take this quiz to see how well you know the movie.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Kevin Spacey, who plays Jim Williams in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, played which evangelist in a made-for TV move?
- A.
Jim Bakker
- B.
Billy Graham
- C.
Jimmy Swaggart
Correct Answer
A. Jim BakkerExplanation
Spacey played Bakker in the 1990 TV movie “Fall from Grace.” Bakker also happened to be in Savannah briefly during the filming, according to Ed Hill, who owns a house on East Taylor Street that was used in the movie. According to Hill, Bakker wanted to watch some of the filming but director Clint Eastwood said no.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the movie, was nominated for which of the following awards:
- A.
Academy Award for best director
- B.
GLAAD Media Award for outstanding film
- C.
Golden Globe for best motion picture
- D.
Razzie for worst picture
Correct Answer
B. GLAAD Media Award for outstanding filmExplanation
Midnight was nominated by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in 1998 but lost to “In and Out.” Other nominees included “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “As Good as it Gets.”Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which character did not play his/her self in the movie:
- A.
The Lady Chablis
- B.
Emma Kelly
- C.
Sonny Seiler
- D.
Jerry Spence
Correct Answer
C. Sonny SeilerExplanation
Seiler did appear in the movie but as Judge White. Australian actor Jack Thompson donned a southern accent to play Sonny Seiler in the movie.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Jim Williams’ sister, Dorothy Kingery, appears as herself in the movie. What other relatives of Williams’ appear in the film?
- A.
His nephews
- B.
His brother
- C.
His nieces
- D.
His cousin
Correct Answer
C. His niecesExplanation
Amanda and Susan Kingery appeared with their mother during the Christmas party scene. Also, the extras used in the Christmas party scene were either friends of Jim or Dorothy and many had actually attended Jim’s parties.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In the Christmas party scene of the movie, the guests are drinking:
- A.
Martinis
- B.
Fruit punch
- C.
Tea
- D.
Ginger ale
Correct Answer
D. Ginger aleExplanation
According to Jeanne Papy, who was an extra for the Christmas party, the many of the guests drank tea during the filming. Mary Alice Hendrix, who played the senator’s wife at the Christmas party, said her champagne glass was filled with hot ginger ale. Papy said the rest of the scene was accurate to Jim’s real parties, which she attended.Rate this question:
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