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About This Quiz
Written by John Cleese and directed by Charles Crichton, "A Fish Called Wanda" brought viewers many humorous moments, suggestive behavior and one big heist! See how well you remember it all here!
In which year was did "A Fish Called Wanda" premiere?
1970
1988
"A Fish Called Wanda" was released on July 15, 1988 in the United States, and on October 14, 1988 in the United Kingdom.
1997
2003
Leading actress _______ played the role of Wanda.
Jennifer Lopez
Sandra Bullock
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis was born on November 22, 1958 in Santa Monica, California. She is not only an actress but an author as well.
Demi Moore
What is Wanda's last name?
Gershwitz
Jamie Lee Curtis made her film debut in 1978 as Laurie Strode in "Halloween." She later appeared in "Halloween II" in 1981.
Curtis
Simpson
Peters
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What is the name of the lead gangster who plans the entire jewel heist?
Eileen Coady
George Thomason
George Thomason was portrayed by actor Tom Georgeson. Notice anything? His character name was a play on his real name!
Archie Leach
Wendy Leach
Who is George's right-hand man?
Sir John
Otto West
Wanda Gershwitz
Ken Pile
Ken Pile was portrayed by actor Michael Palin. Palin was born on May 5, 1943 in England.
Ken loves _________.
Potatoes
Animals
Michael Palin was a member of the Monty Python comedy group. He wrote most of the comedic material for the group with fellow member Terry Jones.
Sandwiches
Pizza
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Where are George and Ken from?
San Francisco
London
"A Fish Called Wanda" was filmed in 23 different locations. All 23 were in the United Kingdom.
Aruba
Florida
George brings in two _______ to help, Wanda and Otto.
South Africans
Brazilians
Americans
"A Fish Called Wanda" was made on a $7.5 million budget. It brought in more than $62 million at the box office.
Japanese
Otto West is an expert in ________.
Women
Weapons
"A Fish Called Wanda" was directed by Charles Crichton. This was the last film he ever directed.
Baking
Poker
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Wanda and Otto are ______.
Lovers
"A Fish Called Wanda" was produced by Michael Shamberg. He is also known for his work on "Erin Brockovich," "Garden State," and "Pulp Fiction" to name a few.
Enemies
Dogs
German
Wanda introduces Otto to George and Ken as her _______.
Father
Step Father
Ex boyfriend
Brother
"A Fish Called Wanda" had a running time of 108 minutes. It was rated R.
Otto West is portrayed by which famous actor?
Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline was born on October 24, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a film and stage actor as well as a singer.
Joe Pesci
Anthony Bourdain
Robert De Niro
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Soon after the successful heist, who is arrested?
George
Tom Georgeson was born on August 8, 1937 in Liverpool, England. He is known for his roles in "Between the Lines," "Boys from the Blackstuff," "Scully" and "G.B.H."
Wanda
Otto
Jessica
What is the name of George's barrister?
Pamela
Archie
A barrister is the common British term for lawyer. A barrister is entitled to practice as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts.
Sir John
Mrs. Coady
Archie Leach is portrayed by which famous actor?
Will Ferrell
George Clooney
Anthony Hopkins
John Cleese
John Cleese was born on October 27, 1939 in Somerset, England. He is a graduate of Downing College in Cambridge, England.
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Where does Wanda discover the key to the safe deposit box containing the diamonds?
In George's kitchen
In Ken's fish tank
Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of actress Janet Leigh and actor Tony Curtis. She is married to actor, screenwriter and director Christopher Guest.
In Otto's backpack
In George's closet
What kind of fish is Wanda?
Tuna
Angelfish
Angelfish are scientifically known as pterophyllum. They come from the Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin and other rivers in the Guiana Shield of South America.
Salmon
Swordfish
Wanda is turned on by ________.
Foreign languages
"A Fish Called Wanda" was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in the US and by United International Pictures in the UK.
Hairy men
Camouflage
Military men
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In the film, Archie speaks ______ and Russian to impress Wanda.
Chinese
Japanese
Italian
All she wants to know is the location of the diamonds but in the meantime, is turned on by Archie's use of other languages.
Korean
The tagline for "A Fish Called Wanda" was "A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge and ______."
Trivia
Hotels
Seafood
This line appeared on the official movie poster, along with a gun pointed at an angelfish.
Lies
Ken speaks with a ______.
Soft tone
Stutter
Ken speaks with a stutter which is enhanced when he is in difficult situations or around people he is not comfortable with.
Loud voice
Spanish accent
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Ken stopped stuttering after Wanda ______ him.
Kisses
Michael Palin is a graduate of University of Oxford. He has been married to Helen Gibbins since 1966.
Hugs
High-fives
Hits
Which weapon of choice does Otto use in the heist?
Hammer
Crossbow
Kevin Kline made his film debut opposite Meryl Streep in "Sophie's Choice" in 1982. Prior to that, his career began on stage.
Nailgun
Stapler
______ won an Oscar for his performance in "A Fish Called Wanda."
Michael Palin
Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline has won one Academy Award in his career - for his role in "A Fish Called Wanda." He has also won three Tony Awards.
Tom Georgeson
John Cleese
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What is the name of Archie's wife?
Jessica
Samantha
Wendy
Wendy was portrayed by actress Maria Aitken. Maria Penelope Katharine Aitken was born on September 12, 1945 in Dublin, Ireland.
Patricia
Who eats Ken's pet fish one by one until he reveals the location of the diamonds?
Otto
Michael Palin received a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in "A Fish Called Wanda."
Wanda
Wendy
George
Ken reveals that the diamonds are at a hotel near __________ Airport.
Manchester
Edinburgh
Dublin
Heathrow
Heathrow Airport is located in Longford, England. It is the busiest airport in the UK by passenger traffic.
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Seeking vengeance for his fish, what does Ken arrive driving to the final scene?
A convertible
A steamroller
Otto's feet are stuck in wet concrete and he gets run over by the steamroller, but somehow survives.
A Jaguar
A tractor
Which London Landmark is shown in the opening credits of the film?
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
The Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames. It was built between 1886 - 1894.
London Eye
Who died from heart failure after Ken Killed her last dog?
Wendy Leach
Mrs. Coady
Mrs. Coady's first name was Eileen.
Portia Leach
Wanda Gershwitz
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How many dogs does Mrs. Coady own at the beginning of the film?
None
Three
Mrs. Coady was portrayed by actress Patricia Lawlor Hayes. She was born on December 22, 1909 and passed away on September 19, 1998.
Seven
Twelve
Who is Otto's favorite philosopher?
Kant
Averroes
Confucius
Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche was born on October 15, 1844 and died at the age of 55 in 1900. Otto tortures Ken by quizzing him on Nietzsche quotes.
What is the name of Archie and Wendy's daughter?
Sammy
Lesley
Portia
Portia Leach was portrayed by Cynthia Cleese. She is the real-life daughter of John Cleese, director of "A Fish Called Wanda."
Katherine
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What is the name of the hotel where the diamonds are stashed?
Marriott Hotel
Park Plaza
Cathcart Towers
The Cathcart Towers Hotel was actually The Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel. The airport itself was shown at the end of the film.
The Strand Palace Hotel
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