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Racquet Sports and Film: Iconic Movies and Documentaries About the Sport

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Which 1973 film, directed by Peter Yates, follows the rivalry between two professional tennis players, one from the United States and the other from Sweden?

  1. The Great Gatsby

  2. The Sting

  3. The Exorcist

  4. The Way We Were


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Way We Were is a romantic drama film starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. It tells the story of a young couple who fall in love during the 1930s and 1940s, but are separated by their different political beliefs.

In the 2004 biographical sports drama film 'Wimbledon', which actress played the role of Lizzie Bradbury, a rising tennis star?

  1. Kirsten Dunst

  2. Scarlett Johansson

  3. Natalie Portman

  4. Keira Knightley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kirsten Dunst played the role of Lizzie Bradbury in the 2004 film Wimbledon. She is an American actress who has starred in films such as Spider-Man, Marie Antoinette, and Melancholia.

Which 2017 documentary film, directed by Brett Morgen, explores the life and career of tennis legend John McEnroe?

  1. Icarus

  2. O.J.: Made in America

  3. The Keepers

  4. McEnroe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

McEnroe is a 2017 documentary film directed by Brett Morgen. It tells the story of John McEnroe, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The film features interviews with McEnroe, his family, and his contemporaries.

In the 2005 sports comedy film 'The Bad News Bears', which actor played the role of Morris Buttermaker, a former professional baseball player who becomes the coach of a Little League team?

  1. Billy Bob Thornton

  2. Walter Matthau

  3. Jack Black

  4. Will Ferrell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Billy Bob Thornton played the role of Morris Buttermaker in the 2005 film The Bad News Bears. He is an American actor, director, and screenwriter who has starred in films such as Sling Blade, Fargo, and Monster's Ball.

Which 2007 documentary film, directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen, follows the lives of eight professional tennis players as they compete in the 2006 US Open?

  1. The Cove

  2. Man on Wire

  3. Exit Through the Gift Shop

  4. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is a 2007 documentary film directed by Seth Gordon. It tells the story of Steve Wiebe, a video game enthusiast who attempts to break the world record for the arcade game Donkey Kong.

In the 2018 biographical sports drama film 'Borg vs. McEnroe', which actor played the role of Björn Borg, the Swedish tennis player who dominated the sport in the 1970s?

  1. Sverrir Gudnason

  2. Stellan Skarsgård

  3. Mikael Persbrandt

  4. Alexander Skarsgård


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sverrir Gudnason played the role of Björn Borg in the 2018 film Borg vs. McEnroe. He is an Icelandic actor who has starred in films such as Everest, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and The Witcher.

Which 1992 sports comedy film, directed by Penny Marshall, follows the story of a group of women who form a recreational volleyball team?

  1. A League of Their Own

  2. The Mighty Ducks

  3. Cool Runnings

  4. The Sandlot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A League of Their Own is a 1992 sports comedy film directed by Penny Marshall. It tells the story of a group of women who form a recreational volleyball team during World War II. The film stars Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, and Rosie O'Donnell.

In the 2017 biographical sports drama film 'Battle of the Sexes', which actress played the role of Billie Jean King, the American tennis player who defeated Bobby Riggs in the 'Battle of the Sexes' match?

  1. Emma Stone

  2. Natalie Portman

  3. Margot Robbie

  4. Saoirse Ronan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emma Stone played the role of Billie Jean King in the 2017 film Battle of the Sexes. She is an American actress who has starred in films such as La La Land, The Favourite, and Cruella.

Which 2019 documentary film, directed by Bing Liu, follows the life and career of professional badminton player Victor Axelsen?

  1. Free Solo

  2. RBG

  3. The Cave

  4. One Child Nation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Free Solo is a 2018 documentary film directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. It tells the story of Alex Honnold, a rock climber who became the first person to free solo climb El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite National Park.

In the 2018 sports drama film 'Borg/McEnroe', which actor played the role of John McEnroe, the American tennis player who was known for his aggressive playing style and fiery temper?

  1. Shia LaBeouf

  2. Zac Efron

  3. Timothée Chalamet

  4. Ansel Elgort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shia LaBeouf played the role of John McEnroe in the 2018 film Borg/McEnroe. He is an American actor who has starred in films such as Transformers, Fury, and Honey Boy.

Which 2011 documentary film, directed by Morgan Spurlock, explores the world of professional squash and follows the lives of four top players as they compete in the 2010 World Open?

  1. Super Size Me

  2. Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?

  3. The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

  4. POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold is a 2011 documentary film directed by Morgan Spurlock. It tells the story of how Spurlock made a documentary film about the pomegranate juice company POM Wonderful, and how the company tried to control the film's content.

In the 2015 biographical sports drama film 'McFarland, USA', which actor played the role of Jim White, a cross-country coach who leads a group of Latino students to a state championship?

  1. Kevin Costner

  2. Matthew McConaughey

  3. Brad Pitt

  4. George Clooney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kevin Costner played the role of Jim White in the 2015 film McFarland, USA. He is an American actor, director, and producer who has starred in films such as The Untouchables, Field of Dreams, and Dances with Wolves.

Which 2017 documentary film, directed by Nanette Burstein, follows the lives of eight professional tennis players as they compete in the 2016 Wimbledon Championships?

  1. The Cove

  2. Man on Wire

  3. Exit Through the Gift Shop

  4. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cove is a 2009 documentary film directed by Louie Psihoyos. It tells the story of a group of activists who go undercover to expose the dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan.

In the 2019 biographical sports drama film 'The Battle of the Sexes', which actor played the role of Bobby Riggs, the former Wimbledon champion who challenged Billie Jean King to a 'Battle of the Sexes' match?

  1. Steve Carell

  2. Bryan Cranston

  3. Jeff Daniels

  4. John C. Reilly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steve Carell played the role of Bobby Riggs in the 2019 film The Battle of the Sexes. He is an American actor, comedian, and writer who has starred in films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Little Miss Sunshine, and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Which 2020 documentary film, directed by Matt Wolf, explores the history of the US Open tennis tournament and its impact on the sport of tennis?

  1. Free Solo

  2. RBG

  3. The Cave

  4. One Child Nation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Free Solo is a 2018 documentary film directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. It tells the story of Alex Honnold, a rock climber who became the first person to free solo climb El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite National Park.

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