1994 · Robert Redford · 132 min

Quiz Show

Name: Quiz Show
Genre: Drama, Historical, Thriller
Released: 1994
Duration: 132 min
Cast: David Paymer, John Turturro, Paul Scofield, Ralph Fiennes, Rob Morrow

2 sessions · 1 cinema · 2 daysNext: Tue 18 Aug 20:30 · Cine Doré (Filmoteca Española)

QUIZ SHOW / QUIZ SHOW (EL DILEMA)

Drama, Historical, Thriller

Showtimes

Quiz Show showtimes near Madrid2 sessions

Tuesday 18 August1 session

Cine Doré

Also: Cine Doré (Filmoteca Española) / Filmoteca Madrid / Filmoteca Española Madrid

20:30

Listings and showtimes

Where to watch Quiz Show in Madrid

Where to watch Quiz Show (1994) in Madrid: updated showtimes for 2 sessions at Cine Doré (Filmoteca Española).

Check listings by cinema, use ticket links when available, and review screenings for Tue 18 Aug and Thu 27 Aug.

Cine Doré (Filmoteca Española)2 sessions

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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.

Awards and festivals

1995Academy AwardsActor in a Supporting Role — Paul Scofield · nominated
1995Academy AwardsDirecting — Robert Redford · nominated
1995Academy AwardsBest Picture — Robert Redford, Michael Jacobs, Julian Krainin and Michael Nozik · nominated
1995Academy AwardsWriting (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) — Paul Attanasio · nominated
1995Berlin International Film Festival · Out of competitionselected
1995British Academy Film AwardsFilm — Michael Jacobs, Julian Krainin, Michael Nozik and Robert Redford · nominated
1995British Academy Film AwardsAdapted Screenplay — Paul Attanasio
1995British Academy Film AwardsSupporting Actor — Paul Scofield · nominated
1995Golden Globe AwardsBest Motion Picture - Drama — Quiz Show · nominated
1995Golden Globe AwardsBest Screenplay - Motion Picture — Paul Attanasio · nominated
1995Golden Globe AwardsBest Director - Motion Picture — Robert Redford · nominated
1995Golden Globe AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture — John Turturro · nominated

Places

Set in 1950–1959

Filmed at New Jersey — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission includes Quiz Show in its state filmography.

Cast

David PaymerJohn TurturroPaul ScofieldRalph FiennesRob Morrow

Themes

based on true eventsmoral dilemmaambition and statusdialogue-friendlycrime inside respectable societyAmerican Dream disillusion

Tone and style

period dramapolitical cinemaUnsettling