Do You Know About William Hurt?

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    The film "Children of a Lesser God' starred which actor?

    • Meryl Streep And Kurt Russell
    • Christian Bale And John Malkovich
    • William Hurt And Marlee Matlin
    • Michael Douglas And Glenn Close
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Explore your knowledge about William Hurt, focusing on his roles, co-stars, and key films like 'Michael', 'The Accidental Tourist', and 'Children of a Lesser God'. Assess your understanding of his career and contributions to cinema.

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  • 2. 

    Which actor plays the main character in the 1980 film "Altered States"?

    • Jeff Goldblum

    • Marc Singer

    • William Hurt

    • Tim Robbins

    Correct Answer
    A. William Hurt
    Explanation
    William Hurt plays the main character in the 1980 film "Altered States".

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  • 3. 

    The film "The Accidental Tourist' starred which actor?

    • Danny Glover And Whoopi Goldberg

    • William Hurt And Kathleen Turner

    • Sam Shepard And Scott Glenn

    • Burt Lancaster And Susan Sarandon

    Correct Answer
    A. William Hurt And Kathleen Turner
    Explanation
    "The Accidental Tourist" starred William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.

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  • 4. 

    The film "Body Heat' starred which actor?

    • F. Murray Abraham And Tom Hulce

    • Sally Field And Danny Glover

    • Jane Fonda And Anne Bancroft

    • William Hurt And Kathleen Turner

    Correct Answer
    A. William Hurt And Kathleen Turner
    Explanation
    The correct answer is William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. "Body Heat" is a film that was released in 1981 and starred these two actors in the lead roles. William Hurt played the character of Ned Racine, a lawyer who becomes involved in a dangerous affair, while Kathleen Turner portrayed the character of Matty Walker, a seductive woman who manipulates Ned into committing a crime. The film was a critical and commercial success, and both actors received praise for their performances.

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  • 5. 

    Who sizzled with William Hurt in "Body Heat"?

    • Meryl Streep

    • Cameron Diaz

    • Jane Fonda

    • Kathleen Turner

    Correct Answer
    A. Kathleen Turner
    Explanation
    Kathleen Turner is the correct answer because she starred alongside William Hurt in the film "Body Heat."

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  • 6. 

    What movie directed by Lawrence Kasdan starred Geena Davis and William Hurt?

    • Stigmata

    • Absolute Power

    • The Accidental Tourist

    • The Blair Witch Project

    Correct Answer
    A. The Accidental Tourist
    Explanation
    "The Accidental Tourist" is the correct answer because it is a movie directed by Lawrence Kasdan that starred Geena Davis and William Hurt. The film is a drama-comedy that tells the story of a travel writer who struggles with personal loss and finds solace in an unexpected relationship. Geena Davis and William Hurt deliver memorable performances in this critically acclaimed film.

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  • 7. 

    For which film did William Hurt win an Oscar?

    • Kiss Of The Spider Woman

    • In Old Arizona

    • Philadelphia

    • Life Is Beautiful

    Correct Answer
    A. Kiss Of The Spider Woman
    Explanation
    William Hurt won an Oscar for his role in the film "Kiss Of The Spider Woman."

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  • 8. 

    Frank Quinlan and Macon Leary were both characters played by whom?

    • John Malkovich

    • Danny DeVito

    • River Phoenix

    • William Hurt

    Correct Answer
    A. William Hurt
    Explanation
    Frank Quinlan and Macon Leary were both characters played by William Hurt.

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  • 9. 

    Who starred in the film "Altered States"?

    • Nicholas Farrell And Nigel Havers

    • John Getz And Frances McDormand

    • William Hurt And Blair Brown

    • Maggie Smith And Helena Bonham Carter

    Correct Answer
    A. William Hurt And Blair Brown
    Explanation
    William Hurt and Blair Brown starred in the film "Altered States".

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  • 10. 

    What was the year William Hurt was born?

    • 1950

    • 1941

    • 1935

    • 1959

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1950.

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  • 11. 

    "Michael" and "The Accidental Tourist" featured which actor?

    • Harvey Keitel

    • Robin Williams

    • Nick Nolte

    • William Hurt

    Correct Answer
    A. William Hurt
    Explanation
    The actor who appeared in both "Michael" and "The Accidental Tourist" is William Hurt.

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  • 12. 

    What is the profession of William Hurt's character in the 1996 movie "Michael"?

    • Tabloid Reporter

    • Cop

    • Teacher

    • Lawyer

    Correct Answer
    A. Tabloid Reporter
    Explanation
    In the 1996 movie "Michael," William Hurt's character is a tabloid reporter. This means that his profession involves working for a sensationalist newspaper or magazine, where he likely writes scandalous and gossip-filled stories. As a tabloid reporter, he would be responsible for seeking out and reporting on sensational stories that would attract readers' attention.

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  • 13. 

    In which 2001 movie did William Hurt play the character Professor Allen Hobby?

    • Artificial Intelligence: AI

    • Independence Day

    • Joy Ride

    • The Cell

    Correct Answer
    A. Artificial Intelligence: AI
    Explanation
    William Hurt played the character Professor Allen Hobby in the 2001 movie "Artificial Intelligence: AI".

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