Quiz Show
"Fifty million people watched but no one saw a thing."
Originally released in 1994. Quiz Show is a history/drama film. directed by Robert Redford. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Turturro, Rob Morrow, and Ralph Fiennes
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (957 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.8M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Turturro
as Herb Stempel
Rob Morrow
as Dick Goodwin
Ralph Fiennes
as Charles Van Doren
Paul Scofield
as Mark Van Doren
David Paymer
as Dan Enright
Hank Azaria
as Albert Freedman
Christopher McDonald
as Jack Barry
Johann Carlo
as Toby Stempel
Elizabeth Wilson
as Dorothy Van Doren
Allan Rich
as Robert Kintner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,822,619
Production Companies
- Baltimore Pictures
- Wildwood Enterprises
- Hollywood Pictures
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 hig...
Who directed Quiz Show?
Quiz Show was directed by Robert Redford.
How long is Quiz Show?
Quiz Show has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Quiz Show released?
Quiz Show was released on August 25, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Quiz Show?
The main cast of Quiz Show includes John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes, Paul Scofield, David Paymer.
Is Quiz Show worth watching?
Quiz Show has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 957 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.