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Dominican Rep. Quiz Show
- Original title
- Quiz Show
- Year
- 1994
- Running time
- 130 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Ralph Fiennes
Rob Morrow
John Turturro
Paul Scofield
Mira Sorvino
Allan Rich
David Paymer
Hank Azaria
Christopher McDonald- Johann Carlo
Elizabeth Wilson
George Martin
Paul Guilfoyle- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | 1950s. Television. Based on a true story
- Synopsis
- This acclaimed drama, directed by Robert Redford, tells the true story behind the quiz show scandal of 1959. Herbert Stempel (John Turturro), a disgruntled former champion, prompts a congressional investigation into the popular game show TWENTY-ONE with his charge that the current champion, Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes), a handsome professor who has become a celebrity, has been provided with answers by the producers. Rob Morrow stars as Dick Goodwin, the investigator on the case and the author of the book that inspired the film.
- Awards
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1994: 4 Nominations for Oscar: Movie, Director, Ad. Screenplay, Supporting Actor (Scofield)1994: 4 Nominations for Golden Globe, including Director, Movie Drama, Supporting Actor1994: BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay. Nominated for Best Film and Sup. Actor1994: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Film. 3 Nominations1994: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director1994: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay
- Critics' reviews
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"Robert Redford's best and richest directorial effort"
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"Perfectly pitched, the film brims with insight and wit. Highly recommended"
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