Quiz Show 1994
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56 Reviews
96%
Gummy
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SplatHerbert 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Herb Stempel
as Dick Goodwin
as Charles Van Doren
as Mark Van Doren
as Dan Enright
as Albert Freedman
as Jack Barry
as Toby Stempel
as Dorothy Van Doren
as Robert Kintner
Director:
Writer:
Paul Attanasio, Richard N. Goodwin
Stars:
John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes, Paul Scofield, David Paymer, Hank Azaria, Christopher McDonald, Johann Carlo, Elizabeth Wilson, Allan Rich,
Genres:
History,Drama
Release Date:
1994 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
133 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Quiz Show
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Herb Stempel
as Dick Goodwin
as Charles Van Doren
as Mark Van Doren
as Dan Enright
as Albert Freedman
as Jack Barry
as Toby Stempel
as Dorothy Van Doren
as Robert Kintner
as Sandra Goodwin
as Chairman
as Lishman
as Account Guy
as Pennebaker
as Moomaw
as Childress
as Fred
as Jack
as Gene
as Sponsor
as Lester Stempel
as Car Salesman
as Dave Garroway
as Kintner's Secretary
as Passerby
as Researcher
as Mrs. Nearing
as Limo Driver
as NBC Page
as NBC Page
as NBC Page
as Enright's Secretary
as Freedman's Secretary
as Director
as Associate Director
as Lighting Director
as Cornwall Neighbor
as Cornwall Aunt
as Cornwall Cousin
as Cornwall Cousin
as John Van Doren
as Mrs. John Van Doren
as Bunny Wilson
as Thomas Merton
as Congressman Devine
as Congressman Rogers
as Congressman Flynt
as Congressman Springer
as Congressman Mack
as Congressman Derounian
as Professor at Book Party
as Professor at Book Party
as Writer at Book Party
as Woman at Book Party
as Student at Book Party
as Judge Schweitzer
as Librarian
as Snodgrass
as Barnard Girl
as Barnard Girl
as Queens Neighbor
as Queens Neighbor
as Queens Neighbor
as Queens Neighbor
as Today Announcer (voice)
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Woman at Door
as Psychoanalyst
as Blonde
as Waiter
as Challenger
as Challenger
as Stage Manager
as Crew Member
as #1 Mom
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Student (Uncredited)
as Reporter #1 (uncredited)
as Doorman (uncredited)
as Camera Operator (uncredited)
as Don Quixote Student (uncredited)
as Congressional Hearing Reporter (uncredited)
as Man in Glasses (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Techincal Director (uncredited)
as Bus Boy (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Photographer (uncredited)
as NBC Page (uncredited)
as Lawyer (uncredited)
as NBC Employee (uncredited)
as Don Quixote Student #2 (uncredited)
as Herbie's Neighbor (uncredited)
as Press Phtographer (uncredited)
as Grad Student (uncredited)
as Press Photographer (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
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