Quiz Show
Drama
Disney / Buena Vista  (1994) 133 mins PG-13

7.5 (20,447 votes)
"Redford's Best Film!" - Entertainment Weekly

Academy Award winner Robert Redford's critically acclaimed triumph, Quiz Show, was cheered as "One Of The Year's 10 Best" by over 80 critics nationwide. It's an exciting look behind-the-scenes at the thrills and high-stakes competition of TV's hottest big-money game show! But fame and fortune become a hotbed of scandal when a Washington investigator (Rob Morrow - Northern Exposure) uncovers corruption beneath the quiz show's glittering façade. The scandal implicates both the wildly popular champion (Ralph Fiennes - 1996 Academy Award Best Actor nominee, The English Patient) and the disgruntled ex-champ (John Turturro - Rounders). A powerful story with unforgettable performances - don't miss this suspense-filled hit!...

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Cast and Crew
John Turturro  ......  Herbie Stempel
Rob Morrow  ......  Dick Goodwin
Ralph Fiennes  ......  Charles Van Doren
Paul Scofield  ......  Mark Van Doren
David Paymer  ......  Dan Enright
Hank Azaria  ......  Albert Freedman
Director  .....  Robert Redford
Producer  .....  Michael Jacobs; Julian Krainin; Michael Nozik
Writer  .....  Richard N. Goodwin; Paul Attanasio
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: The address written on Goodwin's legal pad does not match the street address when they visit. (more)

Trivia:
At one point, Steven Soderbergh was offered to direct with Tim Robbins starring as Charles Van Doren. (more)

Filming Locations:
Bronx, New York City, New York, USA (more)

Quotes:
Herbie Stemple: And they love me for the same reason they used to hate me, because I'm the guy who knows everything. (more)

Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 10 nominations (more)