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Quiz Show (1994)
description written by member Zara:
A true story about a popular television game show that aired during the 1950's. When a smart man enters to be on the show, he discovers that the producers are rigging it to keep whomever they want on the show by feeding them the answers in their headphones. A huge scandal and the fallout that erupts is detailed.
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 133 minutes |
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| Quiz Show Movie Review by Jarrod (5/10/2008) |
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The quiz shows of the 1950s were a phenomenon primarily because they existed at a time when people were praised by the public for their intellect, where academics and university professors were highly respected, and could be every bit as famous as movie stars. These shows rewarded contestants for their knowledge on a...
(complete Quiz Show review by Jarrod)
Quiz Show (1994) is one of few factual dramas over the last several decades to be executed with such an unusual degree of wit, style, and amazing attention to detail. Nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award in 1994 and based on the scandalous reality that stunned a nation, this movie is entertainment at its best and...
(complete Quiz Show review by David Hurlbert)
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