Quiz Show (1994)
Fifty million people watched but no one saw a thing.
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.
Director: Robert Redford
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: August 25, 1994
Cast
- John Turturro - Herb Stempel
- Rob Morrow - Dick Goodwin
- Ralph Fiennes - Charles Van Doren
- Paul Scofield - Mark Van Doren
- David Paymer - Dan Enright
- Hank Azaria - Albert Freedman
- Christopher McDonald - Jack Barry
- Johann Carlo - Toby Stempel
- Elizabeth Wilson - Dorothy Van Doren
- Allan Rich - Robert Kintner
Screenplay
- Paul Attanasio (Screenplay)
- Richard N. Goodwin (Book)
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Stu Linder
Production: Baltimore Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Hollywood Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $31M
Box Office: $25M
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
investigation, manipulation, manipulation of the media, game show, idealism, tv ratings, based on true story, quiz, idealist, product placement, lawyer, 1950s, fighting the system, audacious, awestruck
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quiz Show about?
- 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.
- Who directed Quiz Show?
- Quiz Show was directed by Robert Redford.
- Who stars in Quiz Show?
- Quiz Show stars John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes, Paul Scofield, David Paymer, Hank Azaria.
- How long is Quiz Show?
- Quiz Show has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is Quiz Show?
- Quiz Show is a History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Quiz Show?
- Quiz Show had a budget of $31M.
- How much did Quiz Show gross?
- Quiz Show grossed $25M worldwide.
- Where was Quiz Show produced?
- Quiz Show was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Quiz Show?
- The themes of Quiz Show include: Inspiring True Stories, Courtroom Drama.