Q 01/05

Who directed Urban Cowboy?

A) Randal Kleiser

B) John Badham

C) James Bridges

D) Sydney Pollack

Answer · why

C) James Bridges

He was a two-time Oscar nominee for writing The Paper Chase and The China Syndrome.

Q 02/05

What is the full name of John Travolta's character?

A) Buford 'Bud' Davis

B) Wes Hightower

C) Bobby Ray Davis

D) Dewey Westbrook

Answer · why

A) Buford 'Bud' Davis

He moves to Pasadena, Texas, hoping to earn enough to buy land back home in Spur.

Q 03/05

Who plays Sissy?

A) Jessica Lange

B) Madolyn Smith

C) Sissy Spacek

D) Debra Winger

Answer · why

D) Debra Winger

The role earned her a BAFTA nomination and two Golden Globe nominations, including Best New Star.

Q 04/05

In which Texas city is Gilley's, the honky-tonk at the heart of the film?

A) Houston

B) Pasadena

C) Galveston

D) Beaumont

Answer · why

B) Pasadena

Just outside Houston; the club was the size of a football field.

Q 05/05

Where does Bud get a job when he arrives in town?

A) An oil refinery

B) A cattle ranch

C) A rodeo arena

D) A trucking firm

Answer · why

A) An oil refinery

His uncle Bob works there; Bob is later killed in an explosion at the plant.

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