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Quiz Show (1994)

Poster for Quiz Show

Fifty million people watched but no one saw a thing.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Redford
  • Profile picture of Ralph Fiennes
    Charles Van Doren Ralph Fiennes
  • Profile picture of Rob Morrow
    Richard Goodwin Rob Morrow
  • Profile picture of John Turturro
    Herbert 'Herb' Stempel John Turturro
  • Profile picture of Paul Scofield
    Mark Van Doren Paul Scofield
  • Profile picture of David Paymer
    Dan Enright David Paymer
  • Profile picture of Hank Azaria
    Albert Freedman Hank Azaria
  • Profile picture of Christopher McDonald
    Jack Barry Christopher McDonald
  • Profile picture of Johann Carlo
    Toby Stempel Johann Carlo

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  • manipulation of the media
  • game show
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  • tv ratings
  • based on true story
  • quiz
  • idealist
  • product placement
  • lawyer
  • 1950s
  • fighting the system
  • audacious
  • awestruck
  • cruel
  • frustrated