Quiz Show
John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes
This vigorously entertaining film, sharply directed by Robert Redford from Paul Attanasio's brilliant screenplay, is based on the game-show scandals of the 1950s, when TV quiz shows were rigged to att...( read more
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DVD Released: March 6, 2001
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November 30, 2008I'm going to wear this out before long, but I think this is actually the last example (hopefully, before I've worn it out): when I was younger, it was rare for a movie that did not include aliens, monsters or anything not-human (or at least some futuristic technology) to interest... ...( read more )
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September 23, 2008Not overly long, which is good, but not completely 100% interesting. Loses steam at times, but has great acting from Fiennes, Turturro, Paymer and Azaria with a small role from Martin Scorcese. Plus Mira Sorvino is in this and who wouldn't want to married to her? Yummy! Anyway...... ...( read more )
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March 5, 2008I love Torturro in everything he's in - he's so damn consistent
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December 31, 2007This movie is just Great. Redford Made a Masterpiece, What a story really, it amazed me. The Acting by John and Ralph were both just Simply Godly. The Movie does take a sorta slow pace but once it starts, it goes. Great Thriller and the turnout of events were magnificent.
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November 2, 2007True story about a 1950s TV game show that is rigged. Still happens today! A little show in parts but good performance from Ralph Fiennes.
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June 28, 2009The movie Quiz Show is based on the ture events on the television show Twenty-One in the 1950's. The show basically rigged the game so one contestant would win. The film is well directed by Robert Redford. With great acting from Ralph Fiennes, Rob Morrow and John Tuturro. The fil... ...( read more )
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Quiz Show
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May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The screenplay, by former Washington Post film critic Paul Attanasio, is smart, subtle and ruthless. full review
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