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The Intersection of Sports and Cinema: A Global Perspective

Description: Explore the fascinating intersection of sports and cinema from a global perspective. Test your knowledge about iconic sports movies, legendary athletes on screen, and the cultural impact of sports in the world of cinema.
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Which Academy Award-winning film tells the story of a young boxer's rise to fame and his struggles outside the ring?

  1. Raging Bull

  2. Million Dollar Baby

  3. The Fighter

  4. Rocky


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rocky, released in 1976, won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and launched the successful Rocky franchise.

In the 2009 film 'Invictus', which sport is used as a unifying force in post-apartheid South Africa?

  1. Cricket

  2. Rugby

  3. Football

  4. Basketball


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Invictus depicts the true story of how Nelson Mandela used the 1995 Rugby World Cup to unite a divided nation.

Which Bollywood film follows the journey of an underdog cricket team from a small village to the national championship?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Dangal

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chak De! India, released in 2007, is a critically acclaimed sports drama about a women's hockey team.

In the 1981 film 'Chariots of Fire', two British runners compete in the 1924 Olympics. What is the significance of their rivalry?

  1. One is from a wealthy background, while the other is from a working-class family.

  2. One is a devout Christian, while the other is an atheist.

  3. One is a Jew, while the other is a Gentile.

  4. One is a pacifist, while the other is a militarist.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The film explores the tension between religious faith and secularism in the context of athletic competition.

Which Hollywood film tells the story of a group of young basketball players from an inner-city neighborhood who overcome adversity to win a championship?

  1. Space Jam

  2. Coach Carter

  3. He Got Game

  4. Hoosiers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hoosiers, released in 1986, is a classic sports drama about a small-town high school basketball team that makes an improbable run to the state championship.

In the 2015 film 'Creed', who plays the son of Rocky Balboa, the iconic boxer from the Rocky franchise?

  1. Michael B. Jordan

  2. Sylvester Stallone

  3. Carl Weathers

  4. Dolph Lundgren


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael B. Jordan plays Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo Creed, Rocky's former opponent and friend.

Which Indian film follows the journey of a young woman who overcomes societal barriers to become a successful wrestler?

  1. Dangal

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dangal, released in 2016, is a biographical sports drama based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters.

In the 2019 film 'Ford v Ferrari', which actor plays the role of legendary car designer Carroll Shelby?

  1. Matt Damon

  2. Christian Bale

  3. Jon Bernthal

  4. Tracy Letts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matt Damon plays Carroll Shelby, who teams up with driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) to build a car that can beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Which Bollywood film tells the story of a group of street cricket players who form a team to compete in an international tournament?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Iqbal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iqbal, released in 2005, is a sports drama about a deaf and mute boy who dreams of playing cricket for India.

In the 1992 film 'A League of Their Own', which actress plays the role of Dottie Hinson, a star player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League?

  1. Geena Davis

  2. Madonna

  3. Rosie O'Donnell

  4. Lori Petty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geena Davis plays Dottie Hinson, a fictional character based on real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Dottie Kamenshek.

Which Indian film follows the journey of a young boy from a small village who becomes a world-class sprinter?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, released in 2013, is a biographical sports drama based on the life of Milkha Singh, an Indian sprinter who won gold at the 1958 Commonwealth Games.

In the 2001 film 'Ali', which actor plays the role of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali?

  1. Will Smith

  2. Jamie Foxx

  3. Denzel Washington

  4. Samuel L. Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Will Smith plays Muhammad Ali in this biographical drama that spans the boxer's career from his early days as Cassius Clay to his retirement.

Which Bollywood film tells the story of a young woman who overcomes societal barriers to become a successful boxer?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Kom, released in 2014, is a biographical sports drama based on the life of Mary Kom, a five-time world champion boxer from India.

In the 2010 film 'The Social Network', which actor plays the role of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook?

  1. Jesse Eisenberg

  2. Andrew Garfield

  3. Justin Timberlake

  4. Armie Hammer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jesse Eisenberg plays Mark Zuckerberg in this biographical drama that chronicles the founding of Facebook.

Which Indian film follows the journey of a young boy from a small village who becomes a successful kabaddi player?

  1. Dangal

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Mukkabaaz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mukkabaaz, released in 2018, is a sports drama about a young boxer from Uttar Pradesh who fights against societal barriers to pursue his dreams.

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