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Quiz Show (1994)

PG-13 · 1994-08-25 · 2h 13m · EN
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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.

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Robert RedfordDirector
Budget
$31M
Box office
$24.8M

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Rob MorrowRob MorrowRichard GoodwinRalph FiennesRalph FiennesCharles Van DorenJohn TurturroJohn TurturroHerbert 'Herb' StempelPaul ScofieldPaul ScofieldMark Van DorenDavid PaymerDavid PaymerDan EnrightHank AzariaHank AzariaAlbert FreedmanChristopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldJack BarryJohann CarloJohann CarloToby StempelElizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonDorothy Van DorenAllan RichAllan RichRobert KintnerMira SorvinoMira SorvinoSandra GoodwinGeorge MartinGeorge MartinChairman Harris

Keywords

Based on a true storyInvestigation1950sLawyerManipulationProduct placementTelevisionIdealismManipulation of the mediaGame showQuiz showTv ratingsIdealistQuizFighting the systemBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Mystery · HistoryTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Investigation · 1950sNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference5780

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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.

How long is Quiz Show?

Quiz Show has a runtime of 133 minutes.

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