Famous Films of the 1960s Quiz
Just before the massive boom of cinema in the 70s, the seeds for such a revolution were being planted. Multiple iconic directors and studios defined the Sixties as a time of experimentation in the cinematic arts. All art throughout the West was evolving in various ways during this time period. Adaptation was really the name of the game during these wild years.
Cinema appropriately reflected the cultural shakeups that dominated the Sixties. That willingness to embrace new trends has led to many 60s films becoming regarded as classics. Quite a few critical darlings rose to prominence during this time period. Massive blockbusters might not have been established at that time, but a number of legendary film franchises also began during the Sixties.
In this quiz, we will be asking you to identify thirty of the most prominent films to come from this time period. As for what makes a movie prominent, we will be considering cultural impact, box office earnings, and general public regard. More than thirty great films were made during this decade. So, we’ve unfortunately had to omit a few iconic films for the sake of keeping this quiz orderly.
What’s more, we have tried to gather a broad and representative sample of flicks to use in this quiz for the sake of variety.
As much as to test, this quiz is meant to inform. So, we hope you come out of it knowing something new.
How much do you know about cinema’s past? Take our Famous Films of the 60s Quiz to find out.
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