Quiz Show(1994)
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Quiz Show Synopsis
Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.
Quiz Show (1994) is a history and drama film directed by Robert Redford, released on August 25, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes and Paul Scofield. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,015 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Redford
- Writers:
- Paul Attanasio, Richard N. Goodwin
- Producers:
- Michael Jacobs, Robert Redford, Julian Krainin
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Ballhaus
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Baltimore Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Hollywood Pictures, Michael Jacobs Productions
- Budget:
- $31,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,822,619
- Status:
- Released
Quiz Show (1994) Trailer
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Quiz Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Turturro
as Herb Stempel
Rob Morrow
as Dick Goodwin
Ralph Fiennes
as Charles Van Doren
Paul Scofield
as Mark Van Doren
David Paymer
as Dan Enright
Hank Azaria
as Albert Freedman
Christopher McDonald
as Jack Barry
Johann Carlo
as Toby Stempel
Elizabeth Wilson
as Dorothy Van Doren
Allan Rich
as Robert Kintner
Mira Sorvino
as Sandra Goodwin
George Martin
as Chairman
Key crew
Directed by Robert Redford, written by Paul Attanasio and Richard N. Goodwin, produced by Michael Jacobs, Robert Redford and Julian Krainin.
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Quiz Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 1,015 ratings.
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Quiz Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Quiz Show online?
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Quiz Show (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Quiz Show?
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The main cast of Quiz Show (1994) includes John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes, Paul Scofield and David Paymer. The film was directed by Robert Redford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Quiz Show released?
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Quiz Show was released on August 25, 1994 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is Quiz Show worth watching?
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Quiz Show (1994) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 1,015 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Quiz Show?
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Yes. The official Quiz Show trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.