Review of Quiz Show (1994) by Jacob M — 27 Apr 2008

Interesting story, but for an entire movie?

This review of Quiz Show (1994) was written by Jacob M on 27 Apr 2008.

Quiz Show has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ross A (74) on 22 Nov 2016

A riveting film about the dirty truth behind the rigged quiz shows, and the lengths the network went to in order to keep it under wraps…

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The Applause Sign. Quiz Show Redford's show is more choreographed for me than it is rigged…

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