History,Drama
United States of America
Quiz Show centers around the rise and fall of Charles Van Doren, a young college professor who becomes a popular contestant on the television quiz show, Twenty One. The show is hugely popular and Van Doren becomes a celebrity, but it's soon revealed that he has been given the answers by the show's producers, who have been rigging the game for ratings.
As the scandal unfolds, a congressional investigation is launched and Van Doren becomes the face of the scandal. The film follows the fallout from the scandal and the impact it has on Van Doren, the show's producers, and the American public. It explores themes of ethics, fame, and the corrupting influence of media.
The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Ralph Fiennes as Van Doren, John Turturro as Herbie Stempel, another contestant on the show who exposes the cheating, and Rob Morrow as Dick Goodwin, the lawyer and investigator who helps uncover the scandal.
Quiz Show was directed by Robert Redford and received critical acclaim upon its release. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is considered a classic of 1990s American cinema.
