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Q1. How many maritime films has Ron Howard directed before this one? Medium · 200 pts
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
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0
This was Howard's first maritime adventure - a bold new genre for him!
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Q2. What role did Chris Hemsworth play before becoming Thor? Medium · 200 pts
- Australian soap opera star
- Reality TV contestant
- Professional wrestler
- Stand-up comedian
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Australian soap opera star
Hemsworth starred in 'Home and Away' before his Hollywood breakthrough!
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Q3. How long was the Essex replica built for filming? Medium · 200 pts
- 80 feet
- 100 feet
- 120 feet
- 140 feet
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100 feet
The 100-foot replica was built using traditional shipbuilding techniques!
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Q4. What did Ben Whishaw study to prepare for playing Melville? Medium · 200 pts
- Maritime law
- Whaling journals
- Poetry techniques
- Naval architecture
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Whaling journals
Whishaw read actual 19th-century whaling logs to capture Melville's voice!
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Q5. How many Essex crew members survived the real 1820 whale attack? Medium · 200 pts
- 5 survivors
- 8 survivors
- 13 survivors
- 16 survivors
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8 survivors
Only 8 of 20 Essex crew survived the 90+ days adrift after the attack!
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MORE ABOUT 'IN THE HEART OF THE SEA'
From the true story that inspired Moby Dick! Chris Hemsworth as Owen Chase, Benjamin Walker as Captain George Pollard, and Cillian Murphy are featured in 'In the Heart of the Sea'. Chris Hemsworth stars as Owen Chase, the first mate of the Essex, a whaling ship that encounters a massive sperm whale in 1820. When the whale attacks and sinks their vessel, Chase and Captain George Pollard must lead their crew across the Pacific Ocean in small lifeboats. As they face starvation, storms, and impossible odds, young sailor Thomas Nickerson (Tom Holland) witnesses events that will haunt him forever, later recounting the tale to author Herman Melville (Ben Whishaw). The film also features powerful performances from Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, and Michelle Fairley.
Directed by Ron Howard and starring Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Holland, 'In the Heart of the Sea' delivers spectacular maritime action and human drama on the high seas. Based on Nathaniel Philbrick's bestselling book, this epic survival story explores the thin line between civilization and savagery. Test your knowledge of maritime history, Ron Howard's filmmaking, and this incredible true story with our thrilling free online trivia game!
Directed by Ron Howard · Starring Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy
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