Quiz Show

1994 · 133 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 75,012 VOTES · DIR. Robert Redford

Quiz Show poster

Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 2,400 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:29 So this is the 300.
00:05:47 Geritol. America's #1 tonic.
00:11:14 How would they tell?
00:16:11 Because of a disagreement with his commanding general
00:21:11 - Reservations are at 9:00. - Thanks. All right.
00:25:51 - She. - What?
00:31:27 Can I take the third part last?
00:38:22 Hey, Charlie! The check's in the mail.
00:43:42 I mean, we have oversight over all the agencies.
00:49:41 - Oh, um, Mr. Van Doren. - Yes? Yes, yes.
00:54:34 And...
00:59:23 I will...I will... I'll get right on the way.
01:04:44 He tells me that Dan Enright made him take a dive.
01:09:52 I'll tell you who I spoke to. I spoke to Dan Enright.
01:15:02 - Who embalmed him? - Come on.
01:22:01 I'm a Federal Investigator on a congressional subcommittee.
01:27:44 Is Garroway here?
01:34:06 Oh, really? As I exit the stage, you enter.
01:39:43 Dan Enright came to see me in my kitchen and he said
01:46:22 How'd you like Dick's steak done, Bob? Medium?
01:51:38 The marshals are bringing him back from Mexico.
01:57:55 Will you come down there with me?
02:06:11 Come on, the both of you.
139:00:00 our champion, Charles Van Doren.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed2,400
Dialogue density18.0 lines / min
First line00:00:29
Final line139:00:00

Production Record

DirectorRobert Redford
LanguageEnglish
Budget$31,000,000
Revenue$24,822,619
IMDb votes75,012