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Quiz Show is a 1994 American historical mystery-drama film directed and produced by Robert Redford. Dramatizing the Twenty-One quiz show scandals of the 1950s, the screenplay by Paul Attanasio adapts the memoirs of Richard N. Goodwin, a U.S. Congressional lawyer who investigated the accusations of game-fixing by show producers.
Oct 7, 1994 · A film based on a true story of a young lawyer who investigates a potentially fixed game show in the 1950s. It features Ralph Fiennes as Charles Van Doren, a contestant who is caught in a web of lies and ratings.
- (74K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Robert Redford
- 1994-10-07
Queens-born Herbie Stempel (John Turturro) becomes an unlikely hero after winning on America's beloved game show, "Twenty One." When the network decides to bring in a more telegenic contestant ...
- (117)
- Robert Redford
- PG-13
- John Turturro
A big-money, high-stakes TV game show becomes the subject of scandal when a Washington investigator uncovers corruption behind-the-scenes implicating both the current and former champs. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
A true story of a Congressional investigation into TV quiz show rigging in the 1950s. A young lawyer uncovers the deception behind the popular show "Twenty-One" and its star contestant Charles Van Doren.
Sep 16, 1994 · A movie about the 1950s TV quiz show scandal, where contestants were cheated and sponsors lied. Roger Ebert praises the film's entertainment, history and challenge, and criticizes the loss of American values and integrity.
Jan 25, 2005 · Quiz Show (1994), Redford's Oscar®-nominated depiction of a theoretically bygone era when Americans believed almost everything they were told - see modern politics for ample evidence of our continuing gullibility - is a meticulously designed period piece that features several fine performances.
