Movie
Quiz Show
Released: August 25, 1994 (1994)
Runtime: 133 minutes
Genres: History, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Elizabeth Wilson as Dorothy Van Doren
Age at release: 73
- Paul Scofield as Mark Van Doren
Age at release: 72
- Allan Rich as Robert Kintner
Age at release: 68
- David Paymer as Dan Enright
Age at release: 39
- Christopher McDonald as Jack Barry
Age at release: 39
- John Turturro as Herb Stempel
Age at release: 37
- Johann Carlo as Toby Stempel
Age at release: 37
- Rob Morrow as Dick Goodwin
Age at release: 31
- Ralph Fiennes as Charles Van Doren
Age at release: 31
- Hank Azaria as Albert Freedman
Age at release: 30
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- George Martin as Chairman
Age at release: 65
- Jerry Grayson as Limo Driver
Age at release: 54
- Paul Guilfoyle as Lishman
Age at release: 45
- Debra Monk as Kintner's Secretary
Age at release: 45
- Ernie Sabella as Car Salesman
Age at release: 44
- Michael Mantell as Pennebaker
Age at release: 43
- Byron Jennings as Moomaw
Age at release: 43
- Jack Gilpin as Jack
Age at release: 43
- Griffin Dunne as Account Guy
Age at release: 39
- Bruce Altman as Gene
Age at release: 39
- Timothy Busfield as Fred
Age at release: 37
- Mario Cantone as Passerby
Age at release: 34
- Mira Sorvino as Sandra Goodwin
Age at release: 26
- Ben Shenkman as Childress
Age at release: 25
- Matt Keeslar as NBC Page
Age at release: 21
- Joseph Blaire as Lester Stempel
Age at release: Unknown
- Timothy Britten Parker as Researcher
Age at release: Unknown
- Grace Phillips as Mrs. Nearing
Age at release: Unknown
- Scott Lucy as NBC Page
Age at release: Unknown
- Ron Scott Bertozzi as NBC Page
Age at release: Unknown