Quiz Show backdrop

Quiz Show 1994 Directed by Robert Redford

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $31,000,000
Revenue $24,822,619
Release Date 25 August 1994
133 mins
Cast
Ralph Fiennes Charles Van Doren
Rob Morrow Richard Goodwin
John Turturro Herbert 'Herb' Stempel
Paul Scofield Mark Van Doren
David Paymer Dan Enright
Hank Azaria Albert Freedman
Johann Carlo Toby Stempel
Elizabeth Wilson Dorothy Van Doren
Allan Rich Robert Kintner
Mira Sorvino Sandra Goodwin
George Martin Chairman Harris
Griffin Dunne Account Guy
Michael Mantell Pennebaker
Ben Shenkman Childress
Martin Scorsese Martin Rittenhome
Joseph Blaire Lester Stempel
Ernie Sabella Car Salesman
Barry Levinson Dave Garroway
Debra Monk Kintner's Secretary
Mario Cantone Passerby
Grace Phillips Vivienne Nearing
Jerry Grayson Limo Driver
Scott Lucy NBC Page
Matt Keeslar NBC Page
Harriet Sansom Harris Enright's Secretary
Mary Shultz Freedman's Secretary
Dave Wilson Director
Robert Caminiti Associate Director
Eddie Korbich Lighting Director
Le Clanché du Rand Cornwall Neighbor
Carole Shelley Cornwall Aunt
Shawn Batten Cornwall Cousin
Cornelia Ryan Cornwall Cousin
Jeffrey Nordling John Van Doren
Gina Rice Mrs. John Van Doren
Vince O'Brien Bunny Wilson
Adam Kilgour Thomas Merton, The Monk
Richard Seff Congressman Devine
Bill Moor Congressman Rogers
Nicholas Kepros Congressman Flynt
Barry Snider Congressman Springer
Chuck Adamson Congressman Mack
Joseph Attanasio Congressman Derounian
Dan Wakefield Professor at Book Party
Hamilton Fish Professor at Book Party
Merwin Goldsmith Writer at Book Party
Illeana Douglas Woman at Book Party
Gretchen Egolf Student at Book Party
Stephen Pearlman Judge Schweitzer
Anthony Fusco Librarian
Douglas McGrath Snodgrass
Calista Flockhart Barnard Girl
Alysa Shwedel Barnard Girl
Kelly Coffield Park Queens Neighbor
Dede Pochos Queens Neighbor
Maria Radman Queens Neighbor
David Stepkin Queens Neighbor
Steve Roland Today Announcer (voice)
Bernie Sheredy Reporter
Joe Lisi Reporter
Greg Martin Reporter
Reno Woman at Door
Neil Leifer Psychoanalyst
Bill Cwikowski Challenger
William Fichtner Stage Manager
Vincent J. Burns Crew Member
Ray Abbott Photographer (Uncredited)
Ted Brunson Reporter (Uncredited)
Michael J. Burg Student (Uncredited)
Hélène Cardona Student (Uncredited)
Susan Janet Cooper Susan - Pete's Wife (Uncredited)
Richard Council Reporter #1 (Uncredited)
Toni Downey Secretary (Uncredited)
Matthew T. Gitkin NBC Staff (Uncredited)
Jerry Griffin Doorman (uncredited)
David Hausen Camera Operator (Uncredited)
Ethan Hawke Columbia Student (uncredited)
Christopher King Congressional Hearing Reporter (Uncredited)
Stas Kmiec Man in Glasses (Uncredited)
Michael Luceri Student (Uncredited)
Owen Lund Techincal Director (Uncredited)
Gerald McCullouch Bus Boy (Uncredited)
Peter Morse Student (Uncredited)
Ron Ostrow Photographer (Uncredited)
John Ponzio NBC Page (Uncredited)
James Prendergast Lawyer (Uncredited)
Paul Vincent Rapisarda Courtroom Attendee (Uncredited)
Steve Ryan NBC Employee (Uncredited)
Jonathan Marc Sherman Don Quixote Student #2 (Uncredited)
Nick Taylor Herbie's Neighbor (Uncredited)
Glenn Zarr Press Phtographer (Uncredited)